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 #2301 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INCISIVELY

Possible Answers:

Cuttingly

Vigilantly

Frivolously

Vacantly

Chronically

Correct answer:

Cuttingly

Explanation:

"Incisive" (usually used to describe people or thought processes) means acute, sharp, or cutting. "Chronically" means persistently. "Vacant" means empty. "Vigilant" means alert and watchful. "Frivolous" means carefree, flighty, and flippant.

Example Question #2302 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INSIGHTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Sharply

Tiredly

Intuitively

Bluntly

Convincingly

Correct answer:

Intuitively

Explanation:

"Insightful" means intuitive and perceptive. "Blunt" and "sharp" are antonyms. "Convincing" and "persuasive" are synonyms. "Tired" and "weary" are synonyms.

Example Question #2303 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LUCIDLY

Possible Answers:

Grimly

Sinisterly

Intelligibly

Truthfully

Murkily

Correct answer:

Intelligibly

Explanation:

"Lucid" means clear, well explained, and intelligible. This is the opposite of "murky." "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms, as are "grimly" and "cheerfully." "Sinister" means ominous.

Example Question #2304 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

UNLAWFULLY

Possible Answers:

Evocatively

Direly

Illegally

Cautiously

Diligently

Correct answer:

Illegally

Explanation:

"Unlawful" and "illegal" are synonyms that both mean against the law. "Cautious" means careful, and "diligent" means hardworking. "Evocative" means evoking certain memories or sensations. "Dire" means very urgent.

Example Question #2305 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DISCERNINGLY

Possible Answers:

Perceptively

Domestically

Tenderly

Exotically

Enigmatically

Correct answer:

Perceptively

Explanation:

"Discerning" means perceptive. "Tender" means loving and gentle. "Enigmatic" means mysterious. "Exotic" and "domestic" are synonyms.

Example Question #2306 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PARTIALLY

Possible Answers:

Incompletely

Robustly

Wholly

Diffidently

Zanily

Correct answer:

Incompletely

Explanation:

"Partial" means incomplete. This is an antonym of "wholly." "Zany" means strange or eccentric. "Robust" means strong, vigorous, or sturdy. "Diffident" means shy.

Example Question #2307 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LASCIVIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Delectably

Imminently

Presently

Lewdly

Talkatively

Correct answer:

Lewdly

Explanation:

"Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. Something "imminent" is impending, happening soon. Similarly, "presently" means soon (or sometimes currently). A synonym for "talkative" is "loquacious." "Delectable" means delicious.

Example Question #2308 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

GRATIFYINGLY

Possible Answers:

Generously

Swiftly

Victoriously

Tangibly

Rewardingly

Correct answer:

Rewardingly

Explanation:

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 #2309 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EXCRUCIATINGLY

Possible Answers:

Shrewdly

Assertively

Apprehensively

Arrogantly

Painfully

Correct answer:

Painfully

Explanation:

"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.

Example Question #2310 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FANATICALLY

Possible Answers:

Modestly

Trivially

Militantly

Magically

Festively

Correct answer:

Militantly

Explanation:

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.

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