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 #2391 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PERCEPTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Rashly

Tempestuously

Hastily

Attentively

Placidly

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 #2392 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EQUIVOCALLY

Possible Answers:

Cheerily

Gregariously

Cynically

Ambiguously

Insolently

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 #2393 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DOGGEDLY

Possible Answers:

Perniciously

Genially

Determinedly

Superficially

Deleteriously

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 #2394 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LAVISHLY

Possible Answers:

Questionably

Dubiously

Luxuriously

Fragrantly

Somnolently

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 #2395 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SUPERCILLIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Haughtily

Treacherously

Modestly

Ambiguously

Mechanically

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 #2396 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INSOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Glamorously

Querulously

Somnolently

Salubriously

Impertinently

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 #2397 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INDOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Irrelevantly

Eagerly

Rudely

Affably

Lazily

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 #2398 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INEPTLY

Possible Answers:

Adroitly

Incompetently

Mournfully

Skeptically

Lugubriously

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 #2399 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SOCIABLY

Possible Answers:

Inimically

Gregariously

Lividly

Furtively

Secretively

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 #2400 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LUGUBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Doggedly

Ostensibly

Glumly

Conscientiously

Tangibly

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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