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 #374 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Last

Skillful

Corrupt

Elusive

Unusual

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.

Example Question #375 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Torrential

Poor

Stressful

Hypnotizing

Assiduous

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."

Example Question #376 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Adorable

Incredulous

Renowned

Defiant

Showy

Correct answer:

Renowned

Explanation:

"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."

Example Question #377 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PIOUS

Possible Answers:

Patterned

Relevant

Audible

Devout

Abundant

Correct answer:

Devout

Explanation:

"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.

Example Question #378 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Neglectful

Invalid

Promising

Peaceful

Lazy

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means lazy.

Example Question #379 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

OBSTINATE

Possible Answers:

Violent

Materialistic

Stubborn

Limitless

Loyal

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Obstinate" means stubborn.

Example Question #380 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Merciful

Invincible

Argumentative

Happy

Oppressive

Correct answer:

Argumentative

Explanation:

"Contentious" means argumentative.

Example Question #381 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Mystical

Frigid

Fundamental

Separate

Untidy

Correct answer:

Untidy

Explanation:

"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.

Example Question #382 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Unspeakable

Diligent

Personable

Rash

Belligerent 

Correct answer:

Diligent

Explanation:

"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.

Example Question #383 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

Voluntary

Gracious

Eloquent

Common

Quiet

Correct answer:

Quiet

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means quiet.

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