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 #2341 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DESIRABLY

Possible Answers:

Sardonically

Spitefully

Ominously

Attractively

Euphorically

Correct answer:

Attractively

Explanation:

"Desirable" and "attractive" are synonyms. "Spiteful" and "malicious" are synonyms. "Euphoric" means very happy or elated. "Ominous" means sinister. "Sardonic" means wry or sarcastic.

Example Question #2342 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FRANKLY

Possible Answers:

Rigidly

Flexibly

Sternly

Morally

Forthrightly

Correct answer:

Forthrightly

Explanation:

To be "frank" is to be candid. To be "moral" is to be ethical. To be "stern" is to be serious or strict. "Rigid" means stiff or inflexible. This is an antonym of "flexible."

Example Question #2343 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

MERCIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Clearly

Favorably

Fluently

Compassionately

Eloquently

Correct answer:

Compassionately

Explanation:

"Merciful" means compassionate or forgiving. "Eloquent" means articulate and fluent. "Favorable" can be a synonym for "auspicious," and "clear" can be a synonym for "transparent."

Example Question #2344 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PREDICTABLY

Possible Answers:

Forseeably

Ardently

Greasily

Resourcefully

Enterprisingly

Correct answer:

Forseeably

Explanation:

Something "predictable" is able to be foreseen. "Resourceful" means inventive and enterprising. "Ardent" means fervent and zealous. "Greasy" means oily.

Example Question #2345 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NOTABLY

Possible Answers:

Passively

Purely

Dismissively

Negligibly

Remarkably

Correct answer:

Remarkably

Explanation:

"Negligibly," "dismissively," and "passively" are all closely related adverbs describing something that is not significantly engaging. "Purely" is not related in meaning to "notably." "Remarkably" is indeed the correct synonym: consider that one word referring to something that is noteworthy while the other signals that something is so special it merits a remark.

Example Question #2346 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

GRACEFULLY

Possible Answers:

Hurriedly

Violently

Harshly

Brashly

Fluidly

Correct answer:

Fluidly

Explanation:

"Gracefully" and "fluidly" both refer to an action that is performed without sudden interruptions. The other adverbs refer to actions that are performed aggressively or harshly rather than elegantly, as the word "gracefully" would signal. Simple process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer.

Example Question #2347 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EFFECTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Weak

Worthlessly

Ineffectively

Efficaciously

Uselessly

Correct answer:

Efficaciously

Explanation:

"Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonymous adverbs. The words even look very similar! More importantly, all of the other answer choices are antonyms of the word "effectively." They all seem to refer to modify a word by describing it as not useful or effective.

Example Question #2348 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PREDICTABLY

Possible Answers:

Festively

Forseeably

Incomprehensibly

Gratifyingly

Unlawfully

Correct answer:

Forseeably

Explanation:

Something "predictable" is foreseeable, able to be seen or guessed in advance. Something "incomprehensible" is totally unclear. "Unlawful" means illegal. "Gratifying" means rewarding or pleasing. "Festive" means merry and cheerful.

Example Question #2349 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

MERCIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Tenderly

Modestly

Compassionately

Earnestly

Nostalgically

Correct answer:

Compassionately

Explanation:

Someone who shows "mercy" is compassionate or forgiving. "Earnest" means sincere, and "humble" means modest. "Nostalgic" means wistful, yearning, or longing for another time, place, or person. "Tender" means gentle and loving.

Example Question #2350 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FRANKLY

Possible Answers:

Shrewdly

Elegantly

Somberly

Frighteningly

Forthrightly

Correct answer:

Forthrightly

Explanation:

"Frank" means open and forthright. "Frightening" and "scary" are synonyms, as are "elegant" and "graceful." "Shrewd" means astute. "Somber" means solemn.

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