All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1791 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE.Â
Tasteless
SourÂ
RevoltingÂ
Bitter
SweetÂ
SweetÂ
“Saccharine” is an adjective that means of or relating to sugar or sweetness.
Example Question #995 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
rosy
meager
illustrious
forthcoming
gregarious
illustrious
"Eminent"Â means famous, respected, or illustrious.
Example Question #996 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERFIDIOUS
multifarious
insane
ideal
treacherous
malicious
treacherous
"Perfidious"Â means deceitful, untrustworthy, or treacherous.
Example Question #1792 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS.
Loud and enthusiastic
Shy and reservedÂ
Angry and resentful
Soft-spoken
Ambitious and outgoing
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 #1793 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT.
PrattleÂ
QuietÂ
Amble
LoudÂ
RemorseÂ
QuietÂ
“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 #1794 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCOROUS.
Spiteful
AssumingÂ
SpendthriftÂ
PortlyÂ
Friendly
Spiteful
Someone who is “rancorous” is spiteful, unforgiving and vengeful. For clarification, "portly" means fat; spendthrift describes someone who squanders money.
Example Question #1795 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE.
Touchy
FoolhardyÂ
MiserlyÂ
Disinclined
Malevolent
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 #1796 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS.
Vociferous
ComposedÂ
ArrogantÂ
StridentÂ
CovetousÂ
CovetousÂ
“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 #1797 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOLUBLE.Â
HeavyÂ
SuspendedÂ
AntiquatedÂ
LoudÂ
TalkativeÂ
TalkativeÂ
“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.
Example Question #1798 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTISTICAL.
MirthÂ
Despondent
SelflessÂ
ConceitedÂ
RemorsefulÂ
ConceitedÂ
“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.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
