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 #2481 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PREPOSTEROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Wretchedly

Disguisedly

Absurdly

Humbly

Deservedly

Correct answer:

Absurdly

Explanation:

"Preposterous" means absurd, outlandish. Don't confuse this with an "impostor," or someone who disguises themselves to look like another person. "Deservedly" means well-earned. "Wretched" is a synonym for "miserable" or abject, and "humble" is a synonym for "modest."

Example Question #2482 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EFFICACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Irascibly

Stringently

Effectively

Capaciously

Haphazardly

Correct answer:

Effectively

Explanation:

"Efficacious" is a synonym for "effectual" or effective. "Capacious" means spacious, perhaps even palatial. "Stringent" means strict, severe, or demanding. "Haphazard" means random, slapdash. "Irascible" is a synonym for "irritable," petulant.

Example Question #2483 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LACHRYMOSELY

Possible Answers:

Ravenously

Illegitimately

Histrionically

Cholerically

Tearfully

Correct answer:

Tearfully

Explanation:

"Lachrymose" is a word for tearful, weepy. "Illegitimate" is an antonym for "legitimate," and "choleric" is a synonym for "irritable" or irascible. "Ravenous" means very hungry, voracious. "Histrionic" means melodramatic, hysterical.

Example Question #2484 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VIRULENTLY

Possible Answers:

Superfluously

Innovatively

Bitterly

Ostentatiously

Ingeniously

Correct answer:

Bitterly

Explanation:

"Virulent" means bitter or extremely harmful, depending on the context (e.g. a virulent tirade or a virulent disease). "Ingenious" is a synonym for "clever" and "innovative." "Superfluous" means excessive or unnecessary. "Ostentatious" means showy in a conspicuous, pretentious way.

Example Question #2485 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

UNIRONICALLY

Possible Answers:

Trenchantly

Mordantly

Deplorably

Earnestly

Insincerely

Correct answer:

Earnestly

Explanation:

If something is "not ironic," it is sincere or in earnest. "Mordant" and "trenchant" are synonyms for harsh, cutting. "Deplorable" means reprehensible or disgraceful.

Example Question #2486 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SERENDIPITOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Sibilantly

Religiously

Cacophonously

Fortunately

Heedlessly

Correct answer:

Fortunately

Explanation:

"Serendipity" is luck or random good fortune. This isn't the same thing as "religious" or "faithful." "Heedless" means reckless, unmindful, and incautious. "Sibilant" describes a hissing sound, and "cacophonous" describes a chaotic mess of sound.

Example Question #2487 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

JOCULARLY

Possible Answers:

Execrably

Disarmingly

Insufferably

Obdurately

Jokingly

Correct answer:

Jokingly

Explanation:

"Jocular" means joking, humorous. "Execrable" means terrible, dreadful. "Insufferable" is a synonym for "dreadful." "Obdurate" means stubborn, recalcitrant. "Disarming" means charming or beguiling.

Example Question #2488 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VERACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Truthfully

Mendaciously

Ostentatiously

Covertly

Circumspectly

Correct answer:

Truthfully

Explanation:

"Veracious" is a synonym for "truthful." This is an antonym for "mendacious," which means dishonest. "Circumspect" means cautious, guarded. "Covert" means furtive, secretive, or stealthy. "Ostentatious" is a synonym for "showy."

Example Question #2489 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DEMURELY

Possible Answers:

Perceptively

Unwittingly

Modestly

Secretively

Immanently

Correct answer:

Modestly

Explanation:

"Demure" means modest, meek, or shy and is almost always used to describe a young lady. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent," and "perceptive" means insightful, intuitive. "Unwitting" means unaware, unknowing, or even oblivious. "Secretive" means stealthy or furtive.

Example Question #2490 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INTERMINABLY

Possible Answers:

Vehemently

Rudely

Ceaselessly

Dubiously

Vociferously

Correct answer:

Ceaselessly

Explanation:

"Interminable" means ceaseless, unending. "Dubious" can mean doubtful or suspicious, depending on the context. "Vociferous" and "vehement" are synonyms. Another word for "rude" is impolite, discourteous.

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