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 #108 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PERCEPTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Placidly

Attentively

Rashly

Tempestuously

Hastily

Correct answer:

Attentively

Explanation:

To be "perceptive" is to be attentive or discerning. "Rash" means hasty or reckless. "Tempestuous" means turbulent and stormy, which is a near antonym for "placid," or calm.

Example Question #109 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

EQUIVOCALLY

Possible Answers:

Cynically

Cheerily

Insolently

Gregariously

Ambiguously

Correct answer:

Ambiguously

Explanation:

"Equivocal" and "ambiguous" both mean unclear, vague. "Cheery" means happy and optimistic, a near antonym for "cynical." "Gregarious" means outgoing, and "insolent" is another word for impertinent.

Example Question #110 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DOGGEDLY

Possible Answers:

Deleteriously

Perniciously

Superficially

Determinedly

Genially

Correct answer:

Determinedly

Explanation:

"Dogged" means "determined," resolute. "Deleterious" means harmful and damaging, as does "pernicious." "Superficial" means shallow (either physically or as a personality trait), and "genial" means friendly, personable.

Example Question #2391 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LAVISHLY

Possible Answers:

Luxuriously

Somnolently

Fragrantly

Questionably

Dubiously

Correct answer:

Luxuriously

Explanation:

"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.

Example Question #2392 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SUPERCILLIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Haughtily

Mechanically

Modestly

Treacherously

Ambiguously

Correct answer:

Haughtily

Explanation:

"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation

Example Question #2393 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INSOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Somnolently

Salubriously

Impertinently

Glamorously

Querulously

Correct answer:

Impertinently

Explanation:

"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.

Example Question #2394 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INDOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Affably

Lazily

Irrelevantly

Rudely

Eagerly

Correct answer:

Lazily

Explanation:

"Indolence" is another word for laziness or sloth. "Eager" means enthusiastic or avid. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Rude" is a synonym for "insolent," not indolent -- an easy mistake to make. "Relevant" and "irrelevant" are antonyms.

Example Question #2395 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INEPTLY

Possible Answers:

Mournfully

Incompetently

Lugubriously

Adroitly

Skeptically

Correct answer:

Incompetently

Explanation:

"Inept" means "incompetent," unskilled, or inexpert. This is an antonym for "adroit," or skilled. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, as is "mournful." "Skeptical" means having doubts or difficult to convince.

Example Question #2396 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SOCIABLY

Possible Answers:

Lividly

Furtively

Gregariously

Secretively

Inimically

Correct answer:

Gregariously

Explanation:

"Sociable" and "gregarious" are both synonyms for outgoing. "Livid" means furious, and "secretive" means sneaky or furtive. "Inimical" means hostile or harmful.

Example Question #2397 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LUGUBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Tangibly

Conscientiously

Doggedly

Ostensibly

Glumly

Correct answer:

Glumly

Explanation:

"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Dogged" means determined, and "ostensible" means purported or supposed. "Conscientious" means dutiful, and "tangible" means able to be touched or felt.

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