All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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
Miserly
Ravenously
Attractively
Drunkenly
Charismatically
Attractively
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
Agonizingly
Somberly
Recklessly
Merrily
Tranquilly
Somberly
"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
Truthfully
Unfavorably
Euphorically
Miserably
Promisingly
Promisingly
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
Rashly
Dutifully
Irresponsibly
Passionately
Confidently
Dutifully
"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
Grimly
Quarrelsomely
Ecstatically
Eagerly
Tranquilly
Tranquilly
"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
Ecstatically
Melodically
Incredulously
Wretchedly
Skeptically
Ecstatically
"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
Ecstatically
Cautiously
Warily
Recklessly
Painfully
Recklessly
"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
Incisively
Drearily
Tranquilly
Excessively
Jubilantly
Drearily
"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
Truthfully
Blithely
Excruciatingly
Vigilant
Equably
Excruciatingly
"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
Eagerly
Astutely
Adroitly
Expertly
Vaguely
Eagerly
"Avid" and "eager" both mean enthusiastic. "Vague" means unclear, and "astute" means sharp and shrewd. "Adroit" means skillful, as does "expert."