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 #1656 : Synonyms

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

MISCHIEVOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Imminently

Enigmatically

Disobediently

Petulantly

Eminently

Correct answer:

Disobediently

Explanation:

"Mischievous" means "disobedient" or inclined to cause trouble. "Petulant" means peevish or irritated. "Enigmatic" means mysterious or puzzling. "Eminent" means distinguished and prominent, while "imminent" means impending or upcoming.

Example Question #1657 : Synonyms

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

MORDANTLY

Possible Answers:

Superficially

Domestically

Exaggeratedly

Exotically

Caustically

Correct answer:

Caustically

Explanation:

"Mordant" means caustic, acerbic, or biting. "Exotic" means foreign and is a near antonym to "domestic." "Exaggerated" means overstated or overemphasized, and "superficial" means shallow.

Example Question #1658 : Synonyms

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

INGRATIATINGLY

Possible Answers:

Nakedly

Smarmily

Lusciously

Thankfully

Ardently

Correct answer:

Smarmily

Explanation:

"Ingratiating" means sycophantic or smarmy, trying to flatter or compliment someone in order to gain favor. "Naked" means bare or nude. "Ardent" is a synonym for fervent and fervid. "Luscious" means delicious or succulent. "Thankful" is another word for "grateful."

Example Question #1659 : Synonyms

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

INNOCUOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Contagiously

Pathologically

Despicably

Resolutely

Harmlessly

Correct answer:

Harmlessly

Explanation:

"Innocuous" means harmless, safe, and inoffensive. "Despicable" means hateful and loathsome. "Resolute" means determined and resolved. The word "inoculation" means vaccination and is related to "contagion" and "pathology," but it is not related to "innocuous."

Example Question #1660 : Synonyms

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

METICULOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Querulously

Sloppily

Fastidiously

Listlessly

Excruciatingly

Correct answer:

Fastidiously

Explanation:

"Meticulous" means careful, fastidious, paying painstaking attention. This is an antonym of "sloppy." "Listless" is a synonym for "tired" or "lethargic," and "querulous" means irritable and petulant. "Excruciating" means intensely painful.

Example Question #1661 : Synonyms

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

INDEFATIGABLY

Possible Answers:

Curably

Somnolently

Tangibly

Untiringly

Enervatingly

Correct answer:

Untiringly

Explanation:

Someone "indefatigable" cannot be tired or exhausted easily. "Enervating" means weakening and is a near antonym for "indefatigable." "Somnolent" is a synonym for sleepy, and "tangible" means physically perceptible. "Curable" means able to be healed or fixed medically.

Example Question #1662 : Synonyms

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

PRODIGALLY

Possible Answers:

Wastefully

Deleteriously

Artistically

Thriftily

Perilously

Correct answer:

Wastefully

Explanation:

"Prodigal" means "wasteful" or profligate. "Thrifty," which means economic or cheap, generally has positive connotations, while "stingy," which means miserly or cheap, generally has negative connotations. "Artistic" means creative or aesthetic, and "deleterious" means harmful. "Perilous" means dangerous and hazardous.

Example Question #871 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

RANCOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Nakedly

Spitefully

Amiably

Dubiously

Duplicitously

Correct answer:

Spitefully

Explanation:

"Rancorous" means hateful or "spiteful." "Amiable" means friendly or affable. "Dubious" means doubtful, and "duplicitous" means deceitful or treacherous. "Naked" means nude, bare, or unhidden.

Example Question #872 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MERCURIALLY

Possible Answers:

Placidly

Ambiguously

Garishly

Capriciously

Professionally

Correct answer:

Capriciously

Explanation:

"Mercurial" means "capricious," volatile, or temperamental. This is a near antonym for "placid," which means calm and serene. "Ambiguous" means unclear or vague, and "professional" is an antonym for "amateurish." "Garish" means gaudy and tawdry.

Example Question #873 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DILATORILY

Possible Answers:

Eminently

Tenaciously

Sluggishly

Contemptibly

Conscientiously

Correct answer:

Sluggishly

Explanation:

"Dilatory" means delayed, slow, or tardy. "Contemptible" means hateful, and "conscientious" means dutiful. "Eminent" is a synonym for illustrious. "Tenacious" is a synonym for persistent or determined.

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