SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #2506 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADVANTAGEOUS

Possible Answers:

Imminent

Peachy

Beneficial

Excellent

Inebriated

Correct answer:

Beneficial

Explanation:

"Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms. "Peachy" means fine and excellent. "Inebriated" means drunk and intoxicated. "Imminent" means impending. "Excellent" means superb, very good.

Example Question #2507 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ABYSMAL

Possible Answers:

Sedulous

Electric

Arboreal

Ludicrous

Terrible

Correct answer:

Terrible

Explanation:

"Abysmal" means "terrible" and dreadful. "Electric" can mean thrilling, exciting, or charged. "Ludicrous" means ridiculous, absurd. "Arboreal" means treelike, related to trees. "Sedulous" means hardworking.

Example Question #2508 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Prefatory

Bountiful

Eligible

Placid

Tranquil

Correct answer:

Bountiful

Explanation:

"Munificent" means "bountiful," generous, and bounteous. "Eligible" means qualified. "Tranquil" means placid, calm, and serene. A "preface" is an introduction.

Example Question #1191 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MEASLY

Possible Answers:

Obsolete

Archaic

Bucolic

Confounded

Paltry

Correct answer:

Paltry

Explanation:

"Measly" means "paltry" or scant. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Bucolic" means rustic and rural. "Confounded" means bewildered and confused.

Example Question #1192 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

Bizarre

Adamant

Hardy

Insufferable

Varied

Correct answer:

Varied

Explanation:

The adjective "motley" means varied, diverse, disparate. It is generally used to refer to a varied group of people. Additionally, "insufferable" means very annoying; "hardy" means tough; "bizarre" means weird, unusual; "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, certain that something is true.

Example Question #2511 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

WHOLESOME

Possible Answers:

Avid

Duplicitous

Manifold

Healthy

Frivolous

Correct answer:

Healthy

Explanation:

Something "wholesome" is good for the health. "Frivolous" means fun and carefree. "Avid" is a word that means keen and eager, and "duplicitous" means deceitful or dishonest. "Manifold" means diverse and varied.

Example Question #2512 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ARCANE

Possible Answers:

Abstruse

Decadent

Convivial

Brevity

Levity

Correct answer:

Abstruse

Explanation:

"Arcane" means "abstruse" and esoteric. "Levity" means lightheartedness, while "brevity" means briefness. "Decadent" is a synonym for "depraved," and "convivial" is a synonym for cheerful and lively.

Example Question #2513 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MULTIFARIOUS

Possible Answers:

Bigoted

Querulous

Bucolic

Homogeneous

Diverse

Correct answer:

Diverse

Explanation:

"Multifarious" is a synonym for "diverse" and varied. This is an antonym for "homogeneous." "Bigoted" means biased, and "querulous" means cranky and irritated. "Bucolic" is a synonym for rural and rustic.

Example Question #2514 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

UBIQUITOUS

Possible Answers:

Evasive

Intuitive

Omnipresent

Elusive

Elaborate

Correct answer:

Omnipresent

Explanation:

"Ubiquitous" and "omnipresent" both mean present everywhere. "Elaborate" is a synonym for complex, and "intuitive" means insightful. "Elusive" is a synonym for "evasive," or difficult to find/catch.

Example Question #2515 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ABOMINABLE

Possible Answers:

Loathsome

Quixotic

Wizened

Venerable

Undeserving

Correct answer:

Loathsome

Explanation:

The adjective "abominable" means horrible, gruesome, detestable and "loathsome." Additionally, "wizened" means weakened and wrinkled with age; "quixotic" means unrealistic, extremely impractical, based on romantic notions; "venerable" means deeply respected due to age and experience.

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