All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1511 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATIFYINGLY
Generously
Rewardingly
Victoriously
Tangibly
Swiftly
Rewardingly
Something "rewarding" is "gratifying." "Victorious" means triumphant. "Tangible" means able to be touched or perceived through touch. "Swift" means rapid or quick. "Generous" and "magnanimous" are synonyms.
Example Question #1512 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
Apprehensively
Arrogantly
Shrewdly
Painfully
Assertively
Painfully
"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.
Example Question #1513 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANATICALLY
Trivially
Festively
Modestly
Magically
Militantly
Militantly
A "fanatic" is a zealot or a militant. "Trivial" means trifling, and "modest" means humble. "Magical" is a near synonym for "fantastical," not "fanatical." "Festive" means cheerful and celebratory.
Example Question #1514 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUSLY
Energetically
Pristinely
Vigorously
Heatedly
Fervently
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #1515 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Productively
Ironically
Fruitfully
Wistfully
Sinisterly
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #1516 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Extremely
Stupidly
Tinily
Bravely
Immediately
Immediately
"Instantaneous" means instant or immediate. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms, as are "stupid" and "unintelligent." "Tiny" means very small, and "extremely" means very.
Example Question #1517 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENTLY
Direly
Strictly
Deafly
Suddenly
Excruciatingly
Direly
Something "urgent" is dire or pressing and requires immediate attention. "Deaf" means unable to hear, and "sudden" means unexpected and abrupt. "Strict" means stern or rigorous. "Excruciating" means extremely painful.
Example Question #1518 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Heroically
Sonically
Credibly
Vocally
Incredibly
Credibly
Something "plausible" is credible or believable. "Incredible," which can mean impossible to believe or magnificent and wonderful, is sometimes a antonym of "plausible." 'Vocal" is the adjective form of "voice," and sonic is the adjective form of sound. "Heroic" means brave or valiant, in the manner of a hero or heroine.
Example Question #1519 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENTLY
Funnily
Boisterously
Shyly
Difficultly
Believably
Shyly
"Diffident" means shy, modest, or timid. "Difficult" means challenging or hard, and "boisterous" means rowdy. "Funny" can mean humorous or strange, depending on the context. Something "believable" is plausible or credible.
Example Question #1520 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLY
Peripherally
Palpably
Taxingly
Zesty
Gaudily
Palpably
Something "tangible" is palpable or perceptible by touch. Something "taxing" is punishing or demanding. "Peripheral" means external or on the outside border. "Gaudy" means showy, and "zesty," an adjective, means tangy or strong tasting and not tangible.