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 #2431 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INDECOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Sporadically

Properly

Perilously

Impecuniously

Immodestly

Correct answer:

Immodestly

Explanation:

"Indecorous" and "immodest" are both synonyms for improper. This is an antonym for "proper." "Impecunious" means penniless, impoverished. "Sporadic" means infrequent, irregular, or random, and "perilous" means dangerous.

Example Question #2432 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

HISTRIONICALLY

Possible Answers:

Newly

Triflingly

Qualitatively

Melodramatically

Immaculately

Correct answer:

Melodramatically

Explanation:

"Histrionic" means melodramatic, overdramatic, or theatrical. "New" is an antonym for "old," and "qualitative" is an antonym for "quantitative." "Immaculate" means pristine or spotless, and "trifling" means unimportant.

Example Question #2433 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VITUPERATIVELY

Possible Answers:

Arduously

Impartially

Indefatigably

Parsimoniously

Bitterly

Correct answer:

Bitterly

Explanation:

"Vituperative" means bitter, critical, and abusive. "Arduous" means laborious, difficult. "Impartial" is unbiased, while "parsimonious" is stingy and miserly. "Indefatigable" means untiring or inexhaustible.

Example Question #887 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

WANTONLY

Possible Answers:

Decently

Perceptively

Obstreperously

Ostentatiously

Immorally

Correct answer:

Immorally

Explanation:

When used to describe a person, "wanton" can mean immoral, promiscuous, or indecent. "Decent" is an antonym of this concept. In other contexts, "wanton" can also mean deliberately destructive, such as a wanton act of violence. "Perceptive" means perceiving, attentive. "Obstreperous" means boisterous. "Ostentatious" means showy or pretentious.

Example Question #888 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COMPLAISANTLY

Possible Answers:

Doggedly

Prodigally

Acquiescently

Frugally

Smugly

Correct answer:

Acquiescently

Explanation:

"Complaisant" means acquiescent, cheerfully agreeing to do things for others. This isn't to be confused with "complacent," which means smug and self-satisfied. "Prodigal" means wasteful, which is an antonym of "frugal," or economical. "Dogged" means determined and persistent.

Example Question #889 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CAPRICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Cryptically

Trenchantly

Unpredictably

Ingenuously

Ingeniously

Correct answer:

Unpredictably

Explanation:

"Capricious" means fickle, unpredictable, and whimsical. "Trenchant" means cutting or incisive. "Ingenious" is another word for "clever" or innovative, while "ingenuous" is another word for "innocent" or naive. Something "cryptic" is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Example Question #890 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DOLEFULLY

Possible Answers:

Mellifluously

Confidently

Mournfully

Impecuniously

Gregariously

Correct answer:

Mournfully

Explanation:

Someone who is "doleful" is mournful and sorrowful. "Gregarious" is another word for social or outgoing, and "mellifluous" is another word for harmonious or sweet-sounding. "Confidence" is self-assurance. "Impecunious" means impoverished or penniless.

Example Question #1681 : Synonyms

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

POIGNANTLY

Possible Answers:

Plaintively

Cruelly

Superficially

Dissonantly

Feistily

Correct answer:

Plaintively

Explanation:

"Poignant" means touching, moving, emotional, and plaintive. "Cruel" is a synonym for "vicious," while "feisty" is a synonym for "spunky" or spirited. "Superficial" means shallow, either literally or figuratively, and "dissonant" means discordant or unharmonious.

Example Question #1682 : Synonyms

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

APOCRYPHALLY

Possible Answers:

Nostalgically

Direly

Fictitiously

Melodically

Lugubriously

Correct answer:

Fictitiously

Explanation:

An "apocryphal" story is a fictitious or falsified one. "Melodically" is the adverb form of "melody" and usually describes music. "Lugubrious" is a synonym for "glum" and "morose," and "dire" is a synonym for 'urgent." "Nostalgic' means wistful or longing.

Example Question #1683 : Synonyms

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

MISANTHROPICALLY

Possible Answers:

Ingeniously

Apocryphally

Inexorably

Antisocially

Vituperatively

Correct answer:

Antisocially

Explanation:

"Misanthropic" means unfriendly and "antisocial." "Apocryphal" means false or fictitious. "Vituperative" is another word for bitter, and "ingenious" is another word for clever, crafty, or innovative. "Inexorable" means unstoppable or unyielding.

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