All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #991 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VERACIOUS.
Dishonest
Aged
Demonstrative
Honest
Youthful
Honest
Someone who is “veracious” is very honest. For clarification, "demonstrative" means affectionate or demonstrating loving feelings.
Example Question #992 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUTTUNOUS.
Greedy
Satiated
Profound
Slothful
Flexible
Greedy
“Gluttonous” means greedy and is associated with the word “glutton.” For clarification, "slothful" means lazy to the point of it being a sin; "satiated" means full of food or satisfied; "profound" means deep and meaningful.
Example Question #993 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LICENTIOUS.
Brave
Lewd
Lonesome
Pulchritudinous
Whimsical
Lewd
“Licentious” means immoral, particularly with regard to sexuality. So the correct answer is “lewd” which means indecent or sexually offensive. For clarification, "whimsical" means quirky; "pulchritudinous" means beautiful; "lonesome" means lonely or alone.
Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE.
Revolting
Sour
Sweet
Tasteless
Bitter
Sweet
“Saccharine” is an adjective that means of or relating to sugar or sweetness.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
rosy
meager
forthcoming
gregarious
illustrious
illustrious
"Eminent" means famous, respected, or illustrious.
Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERFIDIOUS
insane
treacherous
multifarious
ideal
malicious
treacherous
"Perfidious" means deceitful, untrustworthy, or treacherous.
Example Question #994 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS.
Loud and enthusiastic
Shy and reserved
Angry and resentful
Ambitious and outgoing
Soft-spoken
Loud and enthusiastic
“Boisterous” means noisy, energetic and often rough or wild so the correct answer is “loud and energetic.” For clarification, "reserved" means aloof or distant; "resentful" means bitter or annoyed at having been previously treated badly.
Example Question #995 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT.
Loud
Prattle
Quiet
Amble
Remorse
Quiet
“Reticent” means quiet or reserved. For clarification, "prattle" is used to describe inane chatter; "amble" is a type of slow, purposeless walk; "remorse" means regret and sorrow. For further clarification, "inane" means pointless.
Example Question #996 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCOROUS.
Portly
Friendly
Spiteful
Spendthrift
Assuming
Spiteful
Someone who is “rancorous” is spiteful, unforgiving and vengeful. For clarification, "portly" means fat; spendthrift describes someone who squanders money.
Example Question #997 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE.
Miserly
Foolhardy
Touchy
Malevolent
Disinclined
Touchy
“Irascible” means quick-tempered, easily angered and touchy so the correct answer is “touchy.” Touchy generally means sensitive. For clarification, miserly means not generous; disinclined means not in favor of a certain action; malevolent means evil.
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