All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #2371 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOUNTIFULLY
Opaquely
Circuitous
Plentifully
Malleably
Tortuous
Plentifully
"Bountiful" and "plentiful" are synonyms. "Tortuous" means twisty and winding, and it's a synonym for "circuitous." "Malleable" means able to be molded. "Opaque" means cloudy and unclear.
Example Question #2372 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSONABLY
Disagreeably
Monstrously
Affectionately
Congenially
Fondly
Congenially
"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.
Example Question #2373 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUSLY
Insufferably
Triflingly
Furtively
Conscientiously
Palatably
Furtively
"Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms that mean secretive. "Insufferable" means intolerable, and "conscientious" means dutiful and responsible. Something "trifling" is insignificant. "Palatable" means acceptable.
Example Question #2374 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICALLY
Happily
Dutifully
Harmfully
Miserably
Ostensibly
Harmfully
"Inimical" means harmful and damaging. "Miserable" and "happy" are antonyms. "Dutiful" means dedicated and responsible. "Ostensible" means apparent or supposed.
Example Question #2375 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUSLY
Affably
Vigorously
Tiredly
Rashly
Insatiably
Insatiably
"Voracious" and "insatiable" are both synonyms for very hungry. "Vigorous" means energetic or strong and robust. "Affable" means amiable and cheerful. "Rash" means reckless and hasty.
Example Question #2376 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETRIMENTAL
Inimically
Dubiously
Turbulently
Deceptively
Pleasantly
Inimically
Both "detrimental" and "inimical" mean harmful. "Pleasant" means agreeable and pleasing; "dubious" means doubtful. "Deceptive" and "deceitful" are synonyms. "Turbulent" means stormy.
Example Question #2377 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVIDLY
Lethargically
Apathetically
Equivocally
Furiously
Ardently
Ardently
"Fervid" means ardent, fervent, and passionate. This is an antonym of "apathetic." "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish, and "furious" means very angry. "Equivocal" means ambiguous and unclear.
Example Question #2378 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENTLY
Notoriously
Illustriously
Infamously
Treacherously
Jubilantly
Illustriously
"Eminent" and "illustrious" both mean distinguished and well known, well respected. "Infamy" and "notoriety" also both connote fame, but for bad and nefarious reasons. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "jubilant" means exultant, overjoyed.
Example Question #2379 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Glumly
Worriedly
Apprehensively
Inscrutably
Ebulliently
Ebulliently
"Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms that mean joyful, energetic, and cheerful. This is an antonym of "glum." "Worriedly" and "apprehensively" are synonyms, as are "inscrutable" and "inexplicable."
Example Question #2380 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXORBITANTLY
Gorgeously
Excessively
Gregariously
Largely
Garrulously
Excessively
"Exorbitant" means excessive or prohibitively high. "Gorgeous" means very beautiful, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Gregarious" describes someone who is outgoing, while "garrulous" describes someone who is talkative.