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 #225 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INCREDULOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Preposterously

Coercively

Clangorously

Skeptically

Ingeniously

Correct answer:

Skeptically

Explanation:

"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.

Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PRIMORDIALLY

Possible Answers:

Discursively

Contritely

Anciently

Elementarily

Enigmatically

Correct answer:

Anciently

Explanation:

"Primordial" means ancient or prehistoric. "Discursive" means rambling or digressive. "Elementary" means simple or basic. "Enigmatic" means mysterious or cryptic. "Contrite" means penitent, remorseful.

Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

UNCONSCIONABLY

Possible Answers:

Vociferously

Indefensibly

Exigently

Furiously

Capriciously

Correct answer:

Indefensibly

Explanation:

"Unconscionable" means immoral, unethical, or indefensible. "Exigent" means urgent, and "capricious" means whimsical. "Vociferous" means vocal and vehement. "Furious" means very angry.

Example Question #2511 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NEBULOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Distinguishedly

Hazily

Smilingly

Circumspectly

Distinctly

Correct answer:

Hazily

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means hazy, foggy, or indistinct. This is an antonym for "distinct." "Distinguished" means eminent or illustrious. "Circumspect" means cautious, withdrawn.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INCITE

Possible Answers:

enclose

capitilize

uproot

encourage

follow

Correct answer:

encourage

Explanation:

"Incite" means to stir up or encourage, often regarding unlawful behavior.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LAUD

Possible Answers:

conform

correct

challenge

praise

provoke

Correct answer:

praise

Explanation:

"Laud" means to praise highly.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters

ACCEDE

Possible Answers:

wonder

leave

consent

imitate

place

Correct answer:

consent

Explanation:

Accede means to agree to a demand or to consent to something.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters

BICKER

Possible Answers:

nitpick

argue

create

fly

stabalize

Correct answer:

argue

Explanation:

Bicker means to argue about small things

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters

EXALT

Possible Answers:

draw

construct

worship

map

exile

Correct answer:

worship

Explanation:

Exalt means to hold someone/something in high regard, or to worship.

Example Question #1761 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DETER

Possible Answers:

translate

taunt

block off

discourage

mediate

Correct answer:

discourage

Explanation:

Deter means to discourage someone from doing something.

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