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 #2371 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BOUNTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Circuitous

Plentifully

Malleably

Opaquely

Tortuous

Correct answer:

Plentifully

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Affectionately

Disagreeably

Congenially

Fondly

Monstrously

Correct answer:

Congenially

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Conscientiously

Insufferably

Triflingly

Palatably

Furtively

Correct answer:

Furtively

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Ostensibly

Miserably

Harmfully

Dutifully

Happily

Correct answer:

Harmfully

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Insatiably

Rashly

Affably

Vigorously

Tiredly

Correct answer:

Insatiably

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Pleasantly

Dubiously

Deceptively

Turbulently

Inimically

Correct answer:

Inimically

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Furiously

Equivocally

Apathetically

Ardently

Lethargically

Correct answer:

Ardently

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Notoriously

Treacherously

Jubilantly

Illustriously

Infamously

Correct answer:

Illustriously

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Glumly

Inscrutably

Apprehensively

Ebulliently

Worriedly

Correct answer:

Ebulliently

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Gorgeously

Largely

Gregariously

Excessively

Garrulously

Correct answer:

Excessively

Explanation:

"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.

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