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 #1574 : Synonyms

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

PRISTINELY

Possible Answers:

Obnoxiously

Spotlessly

Tastefully

Fortunately

Prudishly

Correct answer:

Spotlessly

Explanation:

"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).

Example Question #1575 : Synonyms

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

CONVIVIALLY

Possible Answers:

Energetically

Wretchedly

Cheerfully

Astutely

Damply

Correct answer:

Cheerfully

Explanation:

"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.

Example Question #1576 : Synonyms

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

TRIFLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Plausibly

Arrogantly

Tempestuously

Intriguingly

Unimportantly

Correct answer:

Unimportantly

Explanation:

Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.

Example Question #1577 : Synonyms

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

NEGLIGIBLY

Possible Answers:

Monetarily

Trivially

Urgently

Darkly

Significantly

Correct answer:

Trivially

Explanation:

Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.

Example Question #2331 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

MAGNANIMOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Maliciously

Generously

Frivolously

Loquaciously

Cautiously

Correct answer:

Generously

Explanation:

"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.

Example Question #1581 : Synonyms

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

CHRONICALLY

Possible Answers:

Sickly

Persistently

Ravenously

Prudently

Imminently

Correct answer:

Persistently

Explanation:

"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.

Example Question #1582 : Synonyms

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

UNBEARABLY

Possible Answers:

Intolerably

Cleverly

Wittily

Crucially

Loquaciously

Correct answer:

Intolerably

Explanation:

"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.

Example Question #1541 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EARNESTLY

Possible Answers:

Villainously

Grimily

Foolishly

Zestfully

Sincerely

Correct answer:

Sincerely

Explanation:

"Earnest" means serious, sincere, and intense. "Villainous" means wicked and evil. "Grimy" means filthy. "Foolish" means silly. "Zestful" means eager and enthusiastic, full of vitality.

Example Question #1542 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PLACIDLY

Possible Answers:

Calmly

Aggressively

Meekly

Celestially

Happily

Correct answer:

Calmly

Explanation:

"Placid" means calm and tranquil, which is an antonym of "aggressive." "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms. "Celestial" is a synonym for "heavenly." "Meek" means timid.

Example Question #1543 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CANDIDLY

Possible Answers:

Frankly

Neglectfully

Optimistically

Negligibly

Sternly

Correct answer:

Frankly

Explanation:

"Candid" means frank, outspoken, or sincere. "Negligent" means trifling, careless. "Optimistic" and "pessimistic" are antonyms. "Stern" means strict and serious. "Neglectful" and "negligent" are synonyms.

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