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 #2324 : Synonyms

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

SPURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Comparable

False

Representative

Fluent

Servile

Correct answer:

False

Explanation:

"Spurious" means false.

Example Question #2325 : Synonyms

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

FACETIOUS

Possible Answers:

Disobedient

Humorous

Imminent

Visible

Overused

Correct answer:

Humorous

Explanation:

"Facetious" means amusing or not meant to be taken seriously. The best answer choice is humorous.

Example Question #2326 : Synonyms

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

ILLUSORY

Possible Answers:

Prudent

Truthful

Deceptive

Fertile

Impoverished

Correct answer:

Deceptive

Explanation:

"Illusory" means deceptive.

Example Question #1011 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

UNEQUIVOCAL

Possible Answers:

Clear

Roaring

Edited

Ripe

Anticipated

Correct answer:

Clear

Explanation:

"Unequivocal" means clear, or having only one possible meaning.

Example Question #2327 : Synonyms

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

ARCANE

Possible Answers:

Expansive

Secret

Wistful

Bunched

Pale

Correct answer:

Secret

Explanation:

"Arcane" means secret, mysterious, or understood by very few people. The Latin root word, "arcanus," means secret or hidden.

Example Question #1013 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ABSTRUSE

Possible Answers:

Incomprehensible

Slurred

Decadent

Gifted

Gloomy

Correct answer:

Incomprehensible

Explanation:

"Abstruse" means hard to understand. The best answer choice is "incomprehensible."

Example Question #1014 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

VITAL

Possible Answers:

complete

nurturing

essential

troublesome

poignant

Correct answer:

essential

Explanation:

Vital means extremely important or essential.

Example Question #1015 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CARDINAL

Possible Answers:

antique

rusty

fundamental

hungry

religious

Correct answer:

fundamental

Explanation:

"Cardinal" (as an adjective) means of great importance, or fundamental.

Example Question #2331 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EXIGENT

Possible Answers:

Asymmetrical

Contemporary

Rainy

Amazing

Pressing

Correct answer:

Pressing

Explanation:

"Exigent" means urgent or pressing.  So, "pressing" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exigent."

Example Question #2191 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PIVOTAL

Possible Answers:

Trivial

Sarcastic

Essential

Minor

Bitter

Correct answer:

Essential

Explanation:

"Pivotal" means essential. "Trivial" and "minor" are antonyms of "pivotal." They each mean small and unimportant. "Bitter" can mean having a sharp taste, or be used to describe someone who is resentful.

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