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 #2471 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PUNITIVELY

Possible Answers:

Clangorously

Punishingly

Gelidly

Fanatically

Triflingly

Correct answer:

Punishingly

Explanation:

"Punitive" is a synonym for "punishing." "Clangorous" means loud and clamorous. "Gelid" is a synonym for "icy" or cold. "Trifling" means trivial and unimportant. "Fanatic" means zealously militant.

Example Question #2472 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SANGUINELY

Possible Answers:

Frankly

Optimistically

Cynically

Unlawfully

Prophetically

Correct answer:

Optimistically

Explanation:

"Sanguine" means cheerful and "optimistic." This is an antonym for "cynical," or pessimistic. "Prophetic" means clairvoyant, able to see the future. Another word for "unlawful" is illegal, and another word for "frank" is forthright.

Example Question #2473 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

REPREHENSIBLY

Possible Answers:

Petulantly

Fantastically

Indigently

Deplorably

Indignantly

Correct answer:

Deplorably

Explanation:

"Reprehensible" is a synonym for deplorable, detestable. Another word for "fantastical" is magical, and another word for "petulant" is irritable or peevish. "Indignant" means resentful, offended, and annoyed, whereas "indigent" means vagrant or penniless.

Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DISCURSIVELY

Possible Answers:

Congenially

Solemnly

Ramblingly

Superficially

Shrewdly

Correct answer:

Ramblingly

Explanation:

"Discursive" means rambling and digressive. "Shrewd" means astute, and "congenial" means personable, friendly. Another word for "solemn" is somber. Another word for "superficial" is shallow.

Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

VOCIFEROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Misanthropically

Lethargically

Vehemently

Pruriently

Sanguinely

Correct answer:

Vehemently

Explanation:

"Vociferous" means vehement, loud, clamorous, and protesting. "Sanguine" means optimistic and cheerful. "Lethargy" is lassitude or sluggishness. "Misanthropic" means antisocial or unfriendly, and "prurient" means lustful, inordinately concerned with sexual matters.

Example Question #2474 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PEJORATIVELY

Possible Answers:

Pleasantly

Derogatorily

Morbidly

Complaisantly

Luridly

Correct answer:

Derogatorily

Explanation:

"Pejorative" means disparaging or derogatory. "Lurid" is a synonym for "bright" and garish. "Complaisant" means obliging, agreeable, or giving in easily. "Pleasant" means enjoyable, friendly, or nice. "Morbid" means macabre or abnormally interested in death and disease.

Example Question #193 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SCURRILOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Truthfully

Scandalously

Infectiously

Ostentatiously

Pithily

Correct answer:

Scandalously

Explanation:

Something "scurrilous" spreads slanderous, scandalous, and sometimes humorous claims about someone. A synonym for "infectious" is contagious, and a synonym for "truthful" is "honest." "Pithy" means succinct and terse, to the point. "Ostentatious" means showy or pretentious.

Example Question #931 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SLAVISHLY

Possible Answers:

Notoriously

Subserviently

Capriciously

Pertinaciously

Proudly

Correct answer:

Subserviently

Explanation:

"Slavish" means subservient, fawning, in the manner of a servant. This is an antonym for "proud." "Notorious" means infamous, and "pertinacious" means determined or persistent. A synonym for "capricious" is mercurial.

Example Question #932 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COMMODIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Electively

Exigently

Capaciously

Grandly

Solicitously

Correct answer:

Capaciously

Explanation:

"Commodious" means spacious, capacious, and roomy. "Exigent" is a synonym for "urgent," and "elective" is a synonym for "optional." "Solicitous" means concerned and caring. "Grand" means large, impressive, and sweeping.

Example Question #933 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ECUMENICALLY

Possible Answers:

Speciously

Argumentatively

Catholically

Precisely

Dubiously

Correct answer:

Catholically

Explanation:

"Ecumenical" means inclusive, universal, or catholic (not to be confused with Catholic, which is a specific Christian religion). "Argumentative" means quarrelsome or combative. "Specious" means false or misleading. "Precise" is a synonym for "exact," and "dubious" is a synonym for "doubtful" or suspicious, depending on context.

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