All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #2425 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INGENIOUSLY
Innovatively
Naively
Histrionically
Innocently
Innocuously
Innovatively
"Ingenious" means clever, inventive, or innovative. Don't confuse it with "ingenuous," which means naive and innocent. "Histrionic" means melodramatic or overly theatrical, and "innocuous" means harmless.
Example Question #2426 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXECRABLY
Scientifically
Wonderfully
Romantically
Dreadfully
Wondrously
Dreadfully
"Execrable" means extremely bad, awful, and dreadful. This is an antonym for both "wonderful" and "wondrous." "Scientifically" means in a scientific manner, and "romantic" is a synonym for "amorous."
Example Question #2427 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDUOUSLY
Indigently
Indolently
Mendaciously
Laboriously
Duplicitously
Laboriously
Something that is "arduous" is "laborious" or strenuous, requiring hard and often difficult work. "Indolent" means lazy, and "indigent" means impoverished or homeless. "Mendacious" and "duplicitous" are both synonyms for dishonest.
Example Question #2431 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDECOROUSLY
Properly
Sporadically
Perilously
Impecuniously
Immodestly
Immodestly
"Indecorous" and "immodest" are both synonyms for improper. This is an antonym for "proper." "Impecunious" means penniless, impoverished. "Sporadic" means infrequent, irregular, or random, and "perilous" means dangerous.
Example Question #2432 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONICALLY
Melodramatically
Immaculately
Newly
Triflingly
Qualitatively
Melodramatically
"Histrionic" means melodramatic, overdramatic, or theatrical. "New" is an antonym for "old," and "qualitative" is an antonym for "quantitative." "Immaculate" means pristine or spotless, and "trifling" means unimportant.
Example Question #2433 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VITUPERATIVELY
Arduously
Indefatigably
Bitterly
Parsimoniously
Impartially
Bitterly
"Vituperative" means bitter, critical, and abusive. "Arduous" means laborious, difficult. "Impartial" is unbiased, while "parsimonious" is stingy and miserly. "Indefatigable" means untiring or inexhaustible.
Example Question #2434 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WANTONLY
Perceptively
Obstreperously
Immorally
Ostentatiously
Decently
Immorally
When used to describe a person, "wanton" can mean immoral, promiscuous, or indecent. "Decent" is an antonym of this concept. In other contexts, "wanton" can also mean deliberately destructive, such as a wanton act of violence. "Perceptive" means perceiving, attentive. "Obstreperous" means boisterous. "Ostentatious" means showy or pretentious.
Example Question #2435 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLAISANTLY
Doggedly
Smugly
Acquiescently
Prodigally
Frugally
Acquiescently
"Complaisant" means acquiescent, cheerfully agreeing to do things for others. This isn't to be confused with "complacent," which means smug and self-satisfied. "Prodigal" means wasteful, which is an antonym of "frugal," or economical. "Dogged" means determined and persistent.
Example Question #2436 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICIOUSLY
Ingeniously
Ingenuously
Unpredictably
Cryptically
Trenchantly
Unpredictably
"Capricious" means fickle, unpredictable, and whimsical. "Trenchant" means cutting or incisive. "Ingenious" is another word for "clever" or innovative, while "ingenuous" is another word for "innocent" or naive. Something "cryptic" is mysterious or difficult to understand.
Example Question #2437 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOLEFULLY
Mellifluously
Impecuniously
Mournfully
Gregariously
Confidently
Mournfully
Someone who is "doleful" is mournful and sorrowful. "Gregarious" is another word for social or outgoing, and "mellifluous" is another word for harmonious or sweet-sounding. "Confidence" is self-assurance. "Impecunious" means impoverished or penniless.
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