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 #2381 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TENACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Avidly

Persistently

Frankly

Listlessly

Imperfectly

Correct answer:

Persistently

Explanation:

Someone "tenacious" is persistent and determined, dogged. "Avid" means keen and eager. "Frank" means forthright and candid. "Listless" means tired and lacking energy. "Perfect" and "imperfect" are antonyms.

Example Question #2382 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SERENELY

Possible Answers:

Respectfully

Placidly

Offensively

Discerningly

Insightfully

Correct answer:

Placidly

Explanation:

"Serene" means calm and placid. "Offensive" means insulting and disrespectful, which is an antonym of "respectful." "Discerning" means perceptive or having good judgment. "Insightful" and "intuitive" are synonyms.

Example Question #2383 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RAMBUNCTIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Assiduously

Aptly

Obstreperously

Diligently

Sweetly

Correct answer:

Obstreperously

Explanation:

"Rambunctious" means both boisterous and obstreperous. "Sweet" can mean sugary or pleasing, depending on the context. "Apt" means appropriate or suitable. "Assiduous" and "diligent" both mean hardworking.

Example Question #2384 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PETULANTLY

Possible Answers:

Convivially

Forbiddingly

Eminently

Querulously

Illustriously

Correct answer:

Querulously

Explanation:

"Petulant" and "querulous" both mean irritable. "Eminent" means distinguished. "Forbidding" means grim and uninviting. "Convivial" and "cheerful" are synonyms.

Example Question #2385 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CERTIFIABLY

Possible Answers:

Infamously

Bountifully

Verifiably

Auspiciously

Lavishly

Correct answer:

Verifiably

Explanation:

"Certifiable" and "verifiable" are synonyms meaning able to be confirmed. "Lavish" means luxurious and rich. "Bountiful" means abundant and plentiful. "Auspiciously" means promisingly. "Infamous" means notorious.

Example Question #2381 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DESPICABLY

Possible Answers:

Contemptibly

Furtively

Excruciatingly

Detrimentally

Agonizingly

Correct answer:

Contemptibly

Explanation:

"Despicable" and "contemptible" both mean loathsome. Both "agonizing" and "excruciating" both mean very painful. "Furtive" means sneaky, surreptitious, secretive. "Detrimental" means harmful and damaging.

Example Question #2382 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RESOLUTELY

Possible Answers:

Earnestly

Purposelessly

Auspiciously

Determinedly

Euphorically

Correct answer:

Determinedly

Explanation:

"Resolute" means "determined" and purposeful. This is an antonym of "purposeless." "Earnest" means sincere, and "auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Euphoric" means ecstatic and elated.

Example Question #2383 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DELETERIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Ecstatically

Perniciously

Surreptitiously

Furtively

Elatedly

Correct answer:

Perniciously

Explanation:

"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.

Example Question #2384 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

STEALTHILY

Possible Answers:

Solemnly

Inconspicuously

Chronically

Discreetly

Surreptitiously

Correct answer:

Surreptitiously

Explanation:

"Stealthy" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Inconspicuous" and "discreet" are synonyms. "Chronic" means persistent or long-term. "Solemn" means grave and somber.

Example Question #2385 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

OSTENSIBLY

Possible Answers:

Trifingly

Listlessly

Supposedly

Enervated

Heatedly

Correct answer:

Supposedly

Explanation:

"Ostensible" means apparent or supposed. "Heated" means passionate, and "trifling" means insignificant or unimportant. "Listless" means lacking in energy or tired, and is a near synonym for "enervated," which means weakened by exhaustion.

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