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 #2001 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ABRASIVE

Possible Answers:

Abstruse

Stringent

Strict

Harsh

Elementary

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Abrasive" means "harsh," corrosive, or caustic. "Stringent" and "strict" are synonyms. "Elementary" means basic or fundamental. "Abstruse," a near antonym means obscure and arcane.

Example Question #2002 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PARSIMONIOUS

Possible Answers:

Malicious

Cheap

Benevolent

Magnanimous

Munificent

Correct answer:

Cheap

Explanation:

"Parsimonious" means cheap or stingy. It's the opposite of "munificent" and "magnanimous," which both mean generous. "Benevolent" and "malicious" are antonyms.

Example Question #2003 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BEWITCHING

Possible Answers:

Suave

Petulant

Iniquitous

Reckless

Enchanting

Correct answer:

Enchanting

Explanation:

"Bewitching" and "enchanting" mean captivating, charming. "Suave" means debonair, sophisticated. "Iniquitous" is a synonym for evil. "Reckless" means irresponsible and risky. "Petulant" means peevish or irritable.

Example Question #2004 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ACERBIC

Possible Answers:

Resourceful

Caustic

Reverent

Timid

Enterprising

Correct answer:

Caustic

Explanation:

"Acerbic" means sharp, cutting, or "caustic" and often describes remarks. "Resourceful" is a synonym for enterprising, and "timid" means meek and shy. "Reverent" means worshipful.

Example Question #2005 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Insatiable

Haughty

Serene

Supercilious

Lugubrious

Correct answer:

Lugubrious

Explanation:

"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Haughty" and "supercilious" both mean arrogant and conceited. "Insatiable" means ravenous, very hungry. "Serene" means calm and tranquil.

Example Question #2006 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DEBONAIR

Possible Answers:

Potent

Urbane

Assiduous

Potable

Indolent

Correct answer:

Urbane

Explanation:

"Debonair" means "urbane," suave, or sophisticated. "Assiduous" means hardworking, which is an antonym for "indolent," or lazy. "Potable" means safe to drink, and "potent" means powerful.

Example Question #2007 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

UNCTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Smarmy

Imaginative

Impartial

Saccharine

Magnanimous

Correct answer:

Smarmy

Explanation:

"Unctuous" is a synonym for "smarmy," insincerely ingratiating. "Impartial" means unbiased, and "saccharine" means overly sweet. "Imaginative" is a synonym for creative, and "magnanimous" is a synonym for "generous."

Example Question #2008 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PEDANTIC

Possible Answers:

Meticulous

Paramount

Addled

Lackluster

Fortuitous

Correct answer:

Meticulous

Explanation:

The adjective "pedantic" is used to describe someone who pays too close attention to details, someone who is obsessive about something in an irritating manner. The closest answer choice to this definition is "meticulous" which means precise, trying to do something perfectly. Additionally, "paramount" means of particular importance, very significant; "fortuitous" means lucky; "addled" means confused and mentally weak (usually from drug use or old age); "lackluster" means uninspiring, underwhelming.

Example Question #2009 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ECCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Normal

Youthful

Odd

Simple

Ancient

Correct answer:

Odd

Explanation:

The adjective "eccentric" is usually used to describe certain people and means odd, unusual, prone to weird behavior.

Example Question #2010 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PERSPICACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Discerning

Loathsome

Corpulent

Illuminating

Salient

Correct answer:

Discerning

Explanation:

The adjective "perspicacious" is used to describe someone who is very discerning, able to notice and understand things very well. Additionally, "loathsome" means detestable, hated; "illuminating" means revealing, 'shining a light on'; "corpulent" means overweight, fat; "salient" means most important, very significant.

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