SSAT Group 4 & 5

Question 1

Achieve

Answer 1

successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage.

Question 2

Acumen

Answer 2

the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain

Question 3

Adept

Answer 3

very skilled or proficient at something.

Question 4

Analyze

Answer 4

examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Question 5

Astute

Answer 5

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

Question 6

Authoritative

Answer 6

able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.

Question 7

Cogent

Answer 7

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

Question 8

Competent

Answer 8

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Question 9

Conniving

Answer 9

given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.

Question 10

Contemplation

Answer 10

the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.

Question 11

Counsel

Answer 11

advice, especially that given formally.

Question 12

Cunning

Answer 12

having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.

Question 13

Debate

Answer 13

a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Question 14

Eloquent

Answer 14

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Question 15

Epitome

Answer 15

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Question 16

Esoteric

Answer 16

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Question 17

Excel

Answer 17

be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.

Question 18

Exemplify

Answer 18

be a typical example of.

Question 19

Expert

Answer 19

a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.

Question 20

Ingenuity

Answer 20

the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

Question 21

Innovate

Answer 21

make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products

Question 22

Insight

Answer 22

the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.

Question 23

Keen

Answer 23

(of a sense) highly developed.

Question 24

Knowledgeable

Answer 24

intelligent and well informed.

Question 25

Mentor

Answer 25

an experienced and trusted adviser.

Question 26

Omniscient

Answer 26

knowing everything.

Question 27

Pragmatic

Answer 27

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Question 28

Prudent

Answer 28

acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Question 29

Ruminate

Answer 29

think deeply about something.

Question 30

Sage

Answer 30

an aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.

Question 31

Shrewd

Answer 31

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

Question 32

Wily

Answer 32

skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.

Question 33

Ambivalent

Answer 33

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Question 34

Arbitrary

Answer 34

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Question 35

Asynchronous

Answer 35

(of two or more objects or events) not existing or happening at the same time.

Question 36

Bewilder

Answer 36

cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

Question 37

Chaotic

Answer 37

in a state of complete confusion and disorder.

Question 38

Clamor

Answer 38

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.

Question 39

Complicated

Answer 39

consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.

Question 40

Confound

Answer 40

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations.

Question 41

Contradiction

Answer 41

a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.

Question 42

Controversial

Answer 42

giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.

Question 43

Distort

Answer 43

pull or twist out of shape.

Question 44

Diversity

Answer 44

the state of being diverse; variety.

Question 45

Enigma

Answer 45

a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Question 46

Erratic

Answer 46

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

Question 47

Fiasco

Answer 47

a thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way.

Question 48

Fluctuate

Answer 48

rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

Question 49

Haphazard

Answer 49

lacking any obvious principle of organization.

Question 50

Hubbub

Answer 50

a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people.

Question 51

Intricate

Answer 51

very complicated or detailed.

Question 52

Labyrinth

Answer 52

a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.

Question 53

Meander

Answer 53

(of a river or road) follow a winding course.

Question 54

Muddled

Answer 54

in a state of bewildered or bewildering confusion or disorder.

Question 55

Perplexed

Answer 55

completely baffled; very puzzled.

Question 56

Puzzled

Answer 56

unable to understand; perplexed.

Question 57

Rubble

Answer 57

waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings.

Question 58

Tumult

Answer 58

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

Question 59

Turbulent

Answer 59

characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.

Question 60

Unruly

Answer 60

disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.

Question 61

Uproot

Answer 61

pull (something, especially a tree or plant) out of the ground.