SSAT Upper Level Vocabulary 2024
Transfer Correct Answer to move from one place to another;to move across places; to gift/give
Distinctive Correct Answer clearly different from others of the same kind; special or unique
Objective Correct Answer Factual, related to reality or physical objects; not influenced by emotions, unbiased
Preclude Correct Answer (v.) to make impossible, prevent, shut out; rule out
Boycott Correct Answer A group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies; refusal
Formidable Correct Answer inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable; intimidating
Influence Correct Answer having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others; shape other's lives/opinions
Plaintive Correct Answer sounding sad and mournful
Cosmopolitan Correct Answer worldly or sophisticated
Liverish Correct Answer suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress; nauseous and sick
Binary Correct Answer A way of representing information using only two options. Veto Correct Answer a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
Preposterous Correct Answer ridiculous, senseless
Interim Correct Answer (n.) the time between; (adj.) temporary, coming between two points in time
Micron Correct Answer one millionth of a meter
Superfluous Correct Answer exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess
Selective Correct Answer very careful about choosing or using
Peripheral Correct Answer on the edge, not important
Subtlety Correct Answer Something not obvious
Prototype Correct Answer an original model on which later versions are patterned; a mental image or best example of a category
Gratification Correct Answer satisfaction; a feeling of being rewarded for one's efforts
Picturesque Correct Answer like a picture; pleasing or charming to look at
Imperceptible Correct Answer impossible to perceive
Exemplify Correct Answer To illustrate by being an example of
Contemptuous Correct Answer Feeling hatred; scornful Enviable Correct Answer highly desirable
Derisive Correct Answer expressing contempt or ridicule
Lucid Correct Answer easy to understand, clear; rational, sane
Coherent Correct Answer (adj.) holding or sticking together; making a logical whole; comprehensible, meaningful
Inconceivable Correct Answer not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable
Fraternal Correct Answer pertaining to brothers; brotherly
Voluntary Correct Answer willing; unforced
Infinitesimal Correct Answer (adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
Transcendent Correct Answer going beyond the limits of ordinary experience
Subterranean Correct Answer beneath the ground
Incontrovertible Correct Answer indisputable
Immaterial Correct Answer insignificant; unimportant
Precipitous Correct Answer very steep
Substantial Correct Answer (adj.) large, important; major, significant; prosperous; not imaginary, material Eclectic Correct Answer choosing from various sources
Corporeal Correct Answer having to do with the body
Waive Correct Answer (v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer
Substance Correct Answer A single kind of matter that is pure and has a specific set of properties.
Tentative Correct Answer experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
Provisional Correct Answer temporary
Pare Correct Answer to trim off excess; reduce
Respite Correct Answer a period of relief or rest
Embrasure Correct Answer Triangular space in a gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth in contact.
Gingival Correct Answer pertaining to the gums
Demesne Correct Answer Lands set aside for the lord of a manor
Delirious Correct Answer Extreme mental confusion or excitement
Tart Correct Answer (adj.) having a sharp or sour taste; sharp in manner or tone. (n.) a small pie, usually filled with fruit
Bitter Correct Answer exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief
Transfer Correct Answer to move from one place to another;to move across places; to gift/give
Distinctive Correct Answer clearly different from others of the same kind; special or unique
Objective Correct Answer Factual, related to reality or physical objects; not influenced by emotions, unbiased
Preclude Correct Answer (v.) to make impossible, prevent, shut out; rule out
Boycott Correct Answer A group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies; refusal
Formidable Correct Answer inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable; intimidating
Influence Correct Answer having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others; shape other's lives/opinions
Plaintive Correct Answer sounding sad and mournful
Cosmopolitan Correct Answer worldly or sophisticated
Liverish Correct Answer suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress; nauseous and sick
Binary Correct Answer A way of representing information using only two options. Veto Correct Answer a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
Preposterous Correct Answer ridiculous, senseless
Interim Correct Answer (n.) the time between; (adj.) temporary, coming between two points in time
Micron Correct Answer one millionth of a meter
Superfluous Correct Answer exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess
Selective Correct Answer very careful about choosing or using
Peripheral Correct Answer on the edge, not important
Subtlety Correct Answer Something not obvious
Prototype Correct Answer an original model on which later versions are patterned; a mental image or best example of a category
Gratification Correct Answer satisfaction; a feeling of being rewarded for one's efforts
Picturesque Correct Answer like a picture; pleasing or charming to look at
Imperceptible Correct Answer impossible to perceive
Exemplify Correct Answer To illustrate by being an example of
Contemptuous Correct Answer Feeling hatred; scornful Enviable Correct Answer highly desirable
Derisive Correct Answer expressing contempt or ridicule
Lucid Correct Answer easy to understand, clear; rational, sane
Coherent Correct Answer (adj.) holding or sticking together; making a logical whole; comprehensible, meaningful
Inconceivable Correct Answer not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable
Fraternal Correct Answer pertaining to brothers; brotherly
Voluntary Correct Answer willing; unforced
Infinitesimal Correct Answer (adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
Transcendent Correct Answer going beyond the limits of ordinary experience
Subterranean Correct Answer beneath the ground
Incontrovertible Correct Answer indisputable
Immaterial Correct Answer insignificant; unimportant
Precipitous Correct Answer very steep
Substantial Correct Answer (adj.) large, important; major, significant; prosperous; not imaginary, material Eclectic Correct Answer choosing from various sources
Corporeal Correct Answer having to do with the body
Waive Correct Answer (v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer
Substance Correct Answer A single kind of matter that is pure and has a specific set of properties.
Tentative Correct Answer experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
Provisional Correct Answer temporary
Pare Correct Answer to trim off excess; reduce
Respite Correct Answer a period of relief or rest
Embrasure Correct Answer Triangular space in a gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth in contact.
Gingival Correct Answer pertaining to the gums
Demesne Correct Answer Lands set aside for the lord of a manor
Delirious Correct Answer Extreme mental confusion or excitement
Tart Correct Answer (adj.) having a sharp or sour taste; sharp in manner or tone. (n.) a small pie, usually filled with fruit
Bitter Correct Answer exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief
