All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
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.
Example Question #1001 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS.
Arrogant
Covetous
Composed
Vociferous
Strident
Covetous
“Avaricious” means greedy, which is a synonym for “covetous.” For clarification, composed means under control; vociferous means loud and noisy; strident means loud and disturbing.
Example Question #1044 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOLUBLE.
Suspended
Heavy
Loud
Antiquated
Talkative
Talkative
“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.
Example Question #1002 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTISTICAL.
Selfless
Conceited
Despondent
Mirth
Remorseful
Conceited
“Egotistical” means arrogant or conceited. It is an antonym of selfless. For clarification, mirth means amusement; remorseful means full of regret; despondent means without hope.
Example Question #1003 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENT.
Rude
Polite
Affable
Warm
Kind
Rude
“Insolent” means rude or disrespectful. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of insolent; affable means friendly and sociable.
Example Question #1004 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRESUMPTUOUS.
Withdrawn
Distant
Audacious
Aloof
Concerned
Audacious
“Presumptuous” means rude, arrogant and audacious, it is related to the word “presume.” For clarification, withdrawn, aloof and distant are all synonyms that mean detached from other people.
Example Question #1005 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DETACHED.
Perplexed
Present
Bemused
Nearby
Aloof
Aloof
“Detached” means distant, aloof, separate. For clarification, present and nearby are antonyms of detached; bemused and perplexed are synonyms that mean confused.
Example Question #1006 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAPTIOUS.
Deplorable
Youthful
Forceful
Argumentative
Untimely
Argumentative
“Captious” means overly-critical and argumentative. For clarification, deplorable means terrible, deserving of scorn.
Example Question #1007 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALTRUISTIC.
Miserly
Philanthropic
Frugal
Stingy
Parsimonious
Philanthropic
“Altruistic” means generous and giving, an attitude marked by a selfless concern for others. It is most similar in meaning to “philanthropic,” which describes someone who is charitable. For clarification, the other four answer choices are loosely synonymous. Miserly and parsimonious mean not generous with money, selfish; stingy means tight with money; frugal means characterized by an avoidance of waste or expenditure.
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor