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:

Ravenously

Attractively

Miserly

Charismatically

Drunkenly

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:

Tranquilly

Recklessly

Agonizingly

Merrily

Somberly

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 #70 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

AUSPICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Euphorically

Truthfully

Promisingly

Unfavorably

Miserably

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 #2353 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONSCIENTIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Dutifully

Confidently

Irresponsibly

Passionately

Rashly

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 #2354 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PLACIDLY

Possible Answers:

Tranquilly

Grimly

Quarrelsomely 

Ecstatically

Eagerly

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 #2355 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EUPHORICALLY

Possible Answers:

Melodically

Incredulously

Skeptically

Wretchedly

Ecstatically

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 #2356 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RASHLY

Possible Answers:

Ecstatically

Painfully

Recklessly

Cautiously

Warily

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 #2357 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DISMALLY

Possible Answers:

Jubilantly

Incisively

Excessively

Tranquilly

Drearily

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 #2358 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AGONIZINGLY

Possible Answers:

Excruciatingly

Vigilant

Truthfully

Equably

Blithely

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 #2359 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AVIDLY

Possible Answers:

Vaguely

Eagerly

Astutely

Expertly

Adroitly

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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