All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUSLY
Vigorously
Fervently
Energetically
Heatedly
Pristinely
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #2312 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Ironically
Productively
Fruitfully
Wistfully
Sinisterly
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #2313 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Extremely
Tinily
Bravely
Immediately
Stupidly
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 #2314 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENTLY
Strictly
Deafly
Excruciatingly
Suddenly
Direly
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 #2315 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Vocally
Sonically
Credibly
Incredibly
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 #2316 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENTLY
Believably
Boisterously
Funnily
Shyly
Difficultly
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 #2317 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLY
Peripherally
Palpably
Zesty
Gaudily
Taxingly
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.
Example Question #2318 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTUTELY
Shrewdly
Hastily
Obstusely
Courageously
Naively
Shrewdly
Someone "astute" is shrewd, sharp, or clever. "Obtuse" is an antonym of "astute." "Naive" means inexperienced, and "hasty" means hurried. "Courageous" and "brave" are synonyms.
Example Question #2319 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEATEDLY
Dubiously
Deliberately
Passionately
Combatively
Intentionally
Passionately
"Heated" means passionate, fiery, or spirited. "Deliberate" and "intentional" are synonyms, as are "combative" and "aggressive." "Dubious" means doubtful.
Example Question #2320 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESSLY
Tiredly
Lecherously
Jubilantly
Reverently
Thankfully
Tiredly
Someone "listless" is tired or lacking in energy. "Lecherous" means lustful, and "reverent" means worshipful or respectful. "Jubilant" means joyful, and "thankful" means grateful.