All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1131 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Troubling
Insistent
Tight-laced
Neutral
Playful
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1132 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Formulaic
Insane
Cylindrical
Concise
Lazy
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1133 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Forgiving
Energetic
Secret
Forward-thinking
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #1134 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Showy
Generous
Sentimental
Rash
Pallid
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #1135 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Excessive
Idealistic
Thrifty
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #1136 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Cheerful
Famous
Controlled
Downtrodden
Upset
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #1137 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Enshrined
Hateful
Capital
Gracious
Damaged
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1140 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Melodious
Resonant
Hostile
Treasonous
Elegant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
Example Question #1091 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Stupid
Skillful
Left
Hard of hearing
Bereft
Skillful
Someone who is "deft" is skilled, capable, or talented. (It usually refers to an action taken with the hands: "a deft carpenter").
Example Question #1092 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAMBOYANT
Exuberant
Thrifty
Headstrong
Rapid
Pale
Exuberant
Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.