All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2331 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Obnoxiously
Prudishly
Spotlessly
Fortunately
Tastefully
Spotlessly
"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).
Example Question #2332 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Wretchedly
Damply
Astutely
Cheerfully
Energetically
Cheerfully
"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.
Example Question #2333 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Tempestuously
Intriguingly
Arrogantly
Plausibly
Unimportantly
Unimportantly
Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.
Example Question #1579 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Darkly
Urgently
Significantly
Monetarily
Trivially
Trivially
Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Generously
Frivolously
Cautiously
Maliciously
Loquaciously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Ravenously
Sickly
Persistently
Imminently
Prudently
Persistently
"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Intolerably
Crucially
Wittily
Loquaciously
Cleverly
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EARNESTLY
Grimily
Sincerely
Foolishly
Zestfully
Villainously
Sincerely
"Earnest" means serious, sincere, and intense. "Villainous" means wicked and evil. "Grimy" means filthy. "Foolish" means silly. "Zestful" means eager and enthusiastic, full of vitality.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACIDLY
Meekly
Aggressively
Celestially
Calmly
Happily
Calmly
"Placid" means calm and tranquil, which is an antonym of "aggressive." "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms. "Celestial" is a synonym for "heavenly." "Meek" means timid.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDIDLY
Frankly
Sternly
Negligibly
Optimistically
Neglectfully
Frankly
"Candid" means frank, outspoken, or sincere. "Negligent" means trifling, careless. "Optimistic" and "pessimistic" are antonyms. "Stern" means strict and serious. "Neglectful" and "negligent" are synonyms.