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 #2351 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DESIRABLY

Possible Answers:

Miserly

Ravenously

Attractively

Drunkenly

Charismatically

Correct answer:

Attractively

Explanation:

Something or someone "desirable" is attractive or popular. "Miserly" means stingy or cheap. "Drunk" means intoxicated, and "ravenous" means famished. "Charismatic" means charming, which is not quite the same as "desirable."

Example Question #2352 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SOLEMNLY

Possible Answers:

Agonizingly

Somberly

Recklessly

Merrily

Tranquilly

Correct answer:

Somberly

Explanation:

"Solemn" means grave, somber, or serious. This is the opposite of "merry," which means cheerful, lively, and carefree. "Risky" and "reckless" are synonyms. "Tranquil" and "placid" are synonyms. "Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms.

Example Question #2353 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AUSPICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Truthfully

Unfavorably

Euphorically

Miserably

Promisingly

Correct answer:

Promisingly

Explanation:

An "auspicious" sign is a promising, fortuitous, or favorable sign. This is an antonym of "unfavorable." "Euphoric" means elated or very happy, and "miserable" means very unhappy. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.

Example Question #2354 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONSCIENTIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Rashly

Dutifully

Irresponsibly

Passionately

Confidently

Correct answer:

Dutifully

Explanation:

"Conscientious" means responsible or dutiful. This is an antonym of both "irresponsible" and "rash." "Confident," on the other hand, means self-assured. "Passionate" means ardent or impassioned.

Example Question #2355 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PLACIDLY

Possible Answers:

Grimly

Quarrelsomely 

Ecstatically

Eagerly

Tranquilly

Correct answer:

Tranquilly

Explanation:

"Placid" means calm, peaceful, and tranquil. "Quarrelsome" means argumentative or pugnacious. "Ecstatic" and "euphoric" are synonyms, as are "eager" and "enthusiastic." "Grim" means dark or foreboding.

Example Question #2356 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EUPHORICALLY

Possible Answers:

Ecstatically

Melodically

Incredulously

Wretchedly

Skeptically

Correct answer:

Ecstatically

Explanation:

"Euphoric" means elated, feeling extreme happiness and ecstasy. "Incredulous" and "skeptical" both mean disbelieving. "Wretched" means miserable, the opposite of "euphoric," and "melodic" means musical.

Example Question #2357 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RASHLY

Possible Answers:

Ecstatically

Cautiously

Warily

Recklessly

Painfully

Correct answer:

Recklessly

Explanation:

"Rash" means hasty and reckless. This is an antonym of both "cautious" and "wary." "Ecstatic" means elated and joyful

Example Question #2358 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DISMALLY

Possible Answers:

Incisively

Drearily

Tranquilly

Excessively

Jubilantly

Correct answer:

Drearily

Explanation:

"Dismal" means dreary, dim, or bleak. "Jubilant" means joyful. "Tranquil" means calm or placid. "Excessive" means too much, and "incisive" means sharp and cutting.

Example Question #2359 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AGONIZINGLY

Possible Answers:

Truthfully

Blithely

Excruciatingly

Vigilant

Equably

Correct answer:

Excruciatingly

Explanation:

"Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms that both mean very painful. "Blithe" means happily ignorant, and "vigilant" means alert, watchful. "Equable" means fair. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.

Example Question #2360 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AVIDLY

Possible Answers:

Eagerly

Astutely

Adroitly

Expertly

Vaguely

Correct answer:

Eagerly

Explanation:

"Avid" and "eager" both mean enthusiastic. "Vague" means unclear, and "astute" means sharp and shrewd. "Adroit" means skillful, as does "expert."

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