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 #86 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

BOUNTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Tortuous

Malleably

Opaquely

Plentifully

Circuitous

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 #87 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PERSONABLY

Possible Answers:

Congenially

Disagreeably

Affectionately

Monstrously

Fondly

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 #88 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SURREPTITIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Insufferably

Furtively

Conscientiously

Triflingly

Palatably

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 #1571 : Identifying Synonyms

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 #1572 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VORACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Rashly

Tiredly

Insatiably

Vigorously

Affably

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 #1573 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DETRIMENTAL

Possible Answers:

Inimically

Deceptively

Pleasantly

Dubiously

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 #1574 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FERVIDLY

Possible Answers:

Apathetically

Lethargically

Ardently

Furiously

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 #1581 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EMINENTLY

Possible Answers:

Notoriously

Infamously

Treacherously

Jubilantly

Illustriously

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 #1582 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXUBERANTLY

Possible Answers:

Inscrutably

Apprehensively

Glumly

Worriedly

Ebulliently

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 #1583 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXORBITANTLY

Possible Answers:

Largely

Gregariously

Excessively

Gorgeously

Garrulously

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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