All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1511 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATIFYINGLY
Tangibly
Victoriously
Swiftly
Generously
Rewardingly
Rewardingly
Something "rewarding" is "gratifying." "Victorious" means triumphant. "Tangible" means able to be touched or perceived through touch. "Swift" means rapid or quick. "Generous" and "magnanimous" are synonyms.
Example Question #1512 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
Shrewdly
Arrogantly
Apprehensively
Assertively
Painfully
Painfully
"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.
Example Question #1513 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANATICALLY
Trivially
Magically
Modestly
Militantly
Festively
Militantly
A "fanatic" is a zealot or a militant. "Trivial" means trifling, and "modest" means humble. "Magical" is a near synonym for "fantastical," not "fanatical." "Festive" means cheerful and celebratory.
Example Question #1514 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUSLY
Energetically
Vigorously
Heatedly
Fervently
Pristinely
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #1515 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Productively
Wistfully
Sinisterly
Fruitfully
Ironically
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #1516 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Immediately
Tinily
Bravely
Stupidly
Extremely
Immediately
"Instantaneous" means instant or immediate. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms, as are "stupid" and "unintelligent." "Tiny" means very small, and "extremely" means very.
Example Question #1517 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENTLY
Direly
Excruciatingly
Strictly
Deafly
Suddenly
Direly
Something "urgent" is dire or pressing and requires immediate attention. "Deaf" means unable to hear, and "sudden" means unexpected and abrupt. "Strict" means stern or rigorous. "Excruciating" means extremely painful.
Example Question #1518 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Incredibly
Credibly
Sonically
Vocally
Heroically
Credibly
Something "plausible" is credible or believable. "Incredible," which can mean impossible to believe or magnificent and wonderful, is sometimes a antonym of "plausible." 'Vocal" is the adjective form of "voice," and sonic is the adjective form of sound. "Heroic" means brave or valiant, in the manner of a hero or heroine.
Example Question #1519 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENTLY
Shyly
Boisterously
Difficultly
Believably
Funnily
Shyly
"Diffident" means shy, modest, or timid. "Difficult" means challenging or hard, and "boisterous" means rowdy. "Funny" can mean humorous or strange, depending on the context. Something "believable" is plausible or credible.
Example Question #1520 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLY
Peripherally
Zesty
Gaudily
Taxingly
Palpably
Palpably
Something "tangible" is palpable or perceptible by touch. Something "taxing" is punishing or demanding. "Peripheral" means external or on the outside border. "Gaudy" means showy, and "zesty," an adjective, means tangy or strong tasting and not tangible.