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 #1664 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CHOLERICALLY

Possible Answers:

Snowily

Ridiculously

Irritably

Abstemiously

Fictitiously

Correct answer:

Irritably

Explanation:

"Choleric" is a somewhat antiquated word for irritated and irascible. "Snowily" is the adverb form of "snow," and "fictitiously" is the adverb form of "fiction." Another word for "ridiculous" is ludicrous. Another word for "abstemious" is sober or temperate.

Example Question #1665 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COERCIVELY

Possible Answers:

Immanently

Pestilently

Pruriently

Kindly

Threateningly

Correct answer:

Threateningly

Explanation:

To "coerce" someone is to force or threaten them to do something. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent." "Pestilent" is a synonym for "deadly" or dangerous. "Prurient" means lustful or salacious, and "kind" simply means benevolent, gentle, or warmhearted.

Example Question #1666 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSUPERABLY

Possible Answers:

Libidinously

Powerfully

Insurmountably

Mechanically

Salaciously

Correct answer:

Insurmountably

Explanation:

Something "insuperable" is impossible to overcome or surmount. "Salacious" and "libidinous" are both synonyms for "lustful." Another word for "powerful" is potent. Another word for "mechanical" is routine or automatic.

Example Question #1667 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SOLICITOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Guilelessly

Dubiously

Immaculately

Concernedly

Innocuously

Correct answer:

Concernedly

Explanation:

To be "solicitous" is to be concerned or care for someone. "Dubious" means doubtful or skeptical. "Guileless" means naive, and "innocuous" means harmless. "Immaculate" is a synonym for "pristine," spotless.

Example Question #1668 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUCCINCTLY

Possible Answers:

Attentively

Frigidly

Abstractly

Imperceptibly

Pithily

Correct answer:

Pithily

Explanation:

"Succinct" means pithy, laconic, concise, or terse. "Abstract" is a synonym for "concrete." "Attentive" means observant or perceptive. "Imperceptible" means scarcely noticeable. "Frigid" means very cold.

Example Question #1669 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRURIENTLY

Possible Answers:

Lustfully

Embarrassingly

Discreetly

Scandalously

Arduously

Correct answer:

Lustfully

Explanation:

"Prurient" means lustful or lecherous. "Arduous" means difficult or strenuously. "Embarrassing" is a synonym for "humiliating," and "scandalous" is a synonym for "improper" or shocking. "Discreet" means careful and cautious or else inconspicuous.

Example Question #1670 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADAMANTLY

Possible Answers:

Sternly

Voraciously

Avidly

Insistently

Affably

Correct answer:

Insistently

Explanation:

To be "adamant" is to be insistent or unshakable. "Affable" is a synonym for "amiable," and "voracious" is a synonym for "ravenous" or insatiable. "Avid" means eager or enthusiastic. "Stern" means strict or firm.

Example Question #921 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

OPPROBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Reluctantly

Vituperatively

Belligerently

Recalcitrantly

Lyrically

Correct answer:

Vituperatively

Explanation:

"Opprobrious" and "vituperative" both mean verbally abusive. "Recalcitrant" means uncooperative and stubborn. "Reluctant" means hesitant, and "lyrical" means poetic. "Belligerent" is another word for aggressive.

Example Question #922 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SALACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Gently

Barbarously

Pruriently

Decorously

Vivaciously

Correct answer:

Pruriently

Explanation:

"Salacious" and "prurient" both describe an indecent interest in sexual matters. "Decorous," which means polite and proper, is an antonym for this. "Barbarous" means cruel and savage. "Gentle" means tender and kind. "Vivacious" means lively.

Example Question #923 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SEAMLESSLY

Possible Answers:

Stalwart

Intransigently

Continuously

Vicariously

Epigrammatically

Correct answer:

Continuously

Explanation:

"Seamless" means without a seam, bump, or interruption. "Epigrammatic" means pithy, and "stalwart" means loyal. "Intransigent" is another word for stubborn. "Vicarious" is a synonym for "secondhand" or indirect.

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