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 #824 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BOUNTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Circuitous

Malleably

Opaquely

Plentifully

Tortuous

Correct answer:

Plentifully

Explanation:

"Bountiful" and "plentiful" are synonyms. "Tortuous" means twisty and winding, and it's a synonym for "circuitous." "Malleable" means able to be molded. "Opaque" means cloudy and unclear.

Example Question #825 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PERSONABLY

Possible Answers:

Congenially

Monstrously

Fondly

Disagreeably

Affectionately

Correct answer:

Congenially

Explanation:

"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.

Example Question #826 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SURREPTITIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Furtively

Palatably

Insufferably

Triflingly

Conscientiously

Correct answer:

Furtively

Explanation:

"Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms that mean secretive. "Insufferable" means intolerable, and "conscientious" means dutiful and responsible. Something "trifling" is insignificant. "Palatable" means acceptable.

Example Question #827 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INIMICALLY

Possible Answers:

Harmfully

Dutifully

Miserably

Happily

Ostensibly

Correct answer:

Harmfully

Explanation:

"Inimical" means harmful and damaging. "Miserable" and "happy" are antonyms. "Dutiful" means dedicated and responsible. "Ostensible" means apparent or supposed.

Example Question #828 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VORACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Rashly

Tiredly

Insatiably

Affably

Vigorously

Correct answer:

Insatiably

Explanation:

"Voracious" and "insatiable" are both synonyms for very hungry. "Vigorous" means energetic or strong and robust. "Affable" means amiable and cheerful. "Rash" means reckless and hasty.

Example Question #829 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DETRIMENTAL

Possible Answers:

Pleasantly

Deceptively

Dubiously

Inimically

Turbulently

Correct answer:

Inimically

Explanation:

Both "detrimental" and "inimical" mean harmful. "Pleasant" means agreeable and pleasing; "dubious" means doubtful. "Deceptive" and "deceitful" are synonyms. "Turbulent" means stormy.

Example Question #830 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FERVIDLY

Possible Answers:

Furiously

Lethargically

Ardently

Apathetically

Equivocally

Correct answer:

Ardently

Explanation:

"Fervid" means ardent, fervent, and passionate. This is an antonym of "apathetic." "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish, and "furious" means very angry. "Equivocal" means ambiguous and unclear.

Example Question #2371 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EMINENTLY

Possible Answers:

Jubilantly

Notoriously

Infamously

Illustriously

Treacherously

Correct answer:

Illustriously

Explanation:

"Eminent" and "illustrious" both mean distinguished and well known, well respected. "Infamy" and "notoriety" also both connote fame, but for bad and nefarious reasons. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "jubilant" means exultant, overjoyed.

Example Question #2372 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EXUBERANTLY

Possible Answers:

Worriedly

Inscrutably

Ebulliently

Glumly

Apprehensively

Correct answer:

Ebulliently

Explanation:

"Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms that mean joyful, energetic, and cheerful. This is an antonym of "glum." "Worriedly" and "apprehensively" are synonyms, as are "inscrutable" and "inexplicable."

Example Question #2373 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EXORBITANTLY

Possible Answers:

Largely

Excessively

Garrulously

Gorgeously

Gregariously

Correct answer:

Excessively

Explanation:

"Exorbitant" means excessive or prohibitively high. "Gorgeous" means very beautiful, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Gregarious" describes someone who is outgoing, while "garrulous" describes someone who is talkative.

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