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 #1098 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EPHEMERAL

Possible Answers:

Commercial

Mature

Standard

Whimsical

Short-lived

Correct answer:

Short-lived

Explanation:

"Ephemeral" means lasting a short time, or "short-lived."

Example Question #2411 : Synonyms

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

ANTEDILUVIAN

Possible Answers:

Circular

Fashionable

Outdated

Soaked

Antidote

Correct answer:

Outdated

Explanation:

"Antediluvian" means ridiculously old-fashioned or outdated.

Example Question #1100 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INTERMITTENT

Possible Answers:

Polarizing

Morose

Recalcitrant

Sporadic

Viable

Correct answer:

Sporadic

Explanation:

"Intermittent" means not continuous or sporadic.

Example Question #2411 : Synonyms

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

PRIMORDIAL

Possible Answers:

Perfect

Geographic

Unprepared

Obscene

Ancient

Correct answer:

Ancient

Explanation:

"Primordial" means prehistoric or primeval. "Ancient" means extremely old, so it is the closest synonym amongst the answer choices and the correct answer.

Example Question #2412 : Synonyms

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

CHRONIC

Possible Answers:

Transitory

Timely

Persistent

Extinct

Archaic

Correct answer:

Persistent

Explanation:

"Chronic" is an adjective that means "persisting for a long time or constantly recurring" and often refers to diseases. So, we need to pick out another word that means something like "persistent." While all of the available answer choices have something to do with time, only "persistent" is similar in meaning to "chronic," since "persistent" means "continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period." Because "persistent" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chronic," it is the correct answer.

Example Question #2421 : Synonyms

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

PERIPATETIC

Possible Answers:

Stable

Dormant

Whimsical

Random

Itinerant

Correct answer:

Itinerant

Explanation:

"Peripatetic" is an adjective that means "traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods," so we need to find another adjective that means something like "traveling." Since "itinerant" means "traveling from place to place" as an adjective, it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "peripatetic" and the correct answer.

Example Question #2422 : Synonyms

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

STATIC

Possible Answers:

Mobile

Tedious

Sympathetic

Active

Stagnant

Correct answer:

Stagnant

Explanation:

"Static" means not moving or stagnant. Active and Mobile means movable, so they are antonyms are Static. Sympathetic means to have compassion, Tedious means boring and dull. These last two words have no relation to Static.

Example Question #2423 : Synonyms

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

PROSPECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Potential

Elusive

Habitual

Positive

Shiny

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Prospective means expecting to be something in the future, or having that potential.

Example Question #2424 : Synonyms

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

HABITUAL

Possible Answers:

Cultural

Loose

Meandering

Thoughtful

Continual

Correct answer:

Continual

Explanation:

Habitual means done as a habit, done constantly, or continual.

Example Question #2281 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ENGRAINED

Possible Answers:

Established

Formatted

Fervent

Correct

Wild

Correct answer:

Established

Explanation:

Engrained means firmly fixed or established.

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