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 #56 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DESIRABLY

Possible Answers:

Ominously

Attractively

Spitefully

Sardonically

Euphorically

Correct answer:

Attractively

Explanation:

"Desirable" and "attractive" are synonyms. "Spiteful" and "malicious" are synonyms. "Euphoric" means very happy or elated. "Ominous" means sinister. "Sardonic" means wry or sarcastic.

Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

FRANKLY

Possible Answers:

Forthrightly

Rigidly

Sternly

Flexibly

Morally

Correct answer:

Forthrightly

Explanation:

To be "frank" is to be candid. To be "moral" is to be ethical. To be "stern" is to be serious or strict. "Rigid" means stiff or inflexible. This is an antonym of "flexible."

Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

MERCIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Favorably

Fluently

Compassionately

Clearly

Eloquently

Correct answer:

Compassionately

Explanation:

"Merciful" means compassionate or forgiving. "Eloquent" means articulate and fluent. "Favorable" can be a synonym for "auspicious," and "clear" can be a synonym for "transparent."

Example Question #2341 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PREDICTABLY

Possible Answers:

Ardently

Greasily

Enterprisingly

Resourcefully

Forseeably

Correct answer:

Forseeably

Explanation:

Something "predictable" is able to be foreseen. "Resourceful" means inventive and enterprising. "Ardent" means fervent and zealous. "Greasy" means oily.

Example Question #2342 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NOTABLY

Possible Answers:

Dismissively

Purely

Negligibly

Remarkably

Passively

Correct answer:

Remarkably

Explanation:

"Negligibly," "dismissively," and "passively" are all closely related adverbs describing something that is not significantly engaging. "Purely" is not related in meaning to "notably." "Remarkably" is indeed the correct synonym: consider that one word referring to something that is noteworthy while the other signals that something is so special it merits a remark.

Example Question #2341 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

GRACEFULLY

Possible Answers:

Fluidly

Violently

Brashly

Hurriedly

Harshly

Correct answer:

Fluidly

Explanation:

"Gracefully" and "fluidly" both refer to an action that is performed without sudden interruptions. The other adverbs refer to actions that are performed aggressively or harshly rather than elegantly, as the word "gracefully" would signal. Simple process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer.

Example Question #2342 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EFFECTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Efficaciously

Weak

Ineffectively

Worthlessly

Uselessly

Correct answer:

Efficaciously

Explanation:

"Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonymous adverbs. The words even look very similar! More importantly, all of the other answer choices are antonyms of the word "effectively." They all seem to refer to modify a word by describing it as not useful or effective.

Example Question #2343 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PREDICTABLY

Possible Answers:

Incomprehensibly

Gratifyingly

Festively

Forseeably

Unlawfully

Correct answer:

Forseeably

Explanation:

Something "predictable" is foreseeable, able to be seen or guessed in advance. Something "incomprehensible" is totally unclear. "Unlawful" means illegal. "Gratifying" means rewarding or pleasing. "Festive" means merry and cheerful.

Example Question #2344 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

MERCIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Earnestly

Modestly

Tenderly

Compassionately

Nostalgically

Correct answer:

Compassionately

Explanation:

Someone who shows "mercy" is compassionate or forgiving. "Earnest" means sincere, and "humble" means modest. "Nostalgic" means wistful, yearning, or longing for another time, place, or person. "Tender" means gentle and loving.

Example Question #2345 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FRANKLY

Possible Answers:

Elegantly

Forthrightly

Somberly

Frighteningly

Shrewdly

Correct answer:

Forthrightly

Explanation:

"Frank" means open and forthright. "Frightening" and "scary" are synonyms, as are "elegant" and "graceful." "Shrewd" means astute. "Somber" means solemn.

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