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 #2311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ZEALOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Vigorously

Fervently

Energetically

Heatedly

Pristinely

Correct answer:

Fervently

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Ironically

Productively

Fruitfully

Wistfully

Sinisterly

Correct answer:

Ironically

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Extremely

Tinily

Bravely

Immediately

Stupidly

Correct answer:

Immediately

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Strictly

Deafly

Excruciatingly

Suddenly

Direly

Correct answer:

Direly

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Vocally

Sonically

Credibly

Incredibly

Heroically

Correct answer:

Credibly

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Believably

Boisterously

Funnily

Shyly

Difficultly

Correct answer:

Shyly

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Peripherally

Palpably

Zesty

Gaudily

Taxingly

Correct answer:

Palpably

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Shrewdly

Hastily

Obstusely

Courageously

Naively

Correct answer:

Shrewdly

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Dubiously

Deliberately

Passionately

Combatively

Intentionally

Correct answer:

Passionately

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Tiredly

Lecherously

Jubilantly

Reverently

Thankfully

Correct answer:

Tiredly

Explanation:

Someone "listless" is tired or lacking in energy. "Lecherous" means lustful, and "reverent" means worshipful or respectful. "Jubilant" means joyful, and "thankful" means grateful.

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