All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2306 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARTIALLY
Zanily
Wholly
Incompletely
Diffidently
Robustly
Incompletely
"Partial" means incomplete. This is an antonym of "wholly." "Zany" means strange or eccentric. "Robust" means strong, vigorous, or sturdy. "Diffident" means shy.
Example Question #2307 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASCIVIOUSLY
Imminently
Delectably
Presently
Talkatively
Lewdly
Lewdly
"Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. Something "imminent" is impending, happening soon. Similarly, "presently" means soon (or sometimes currently). A synonym for "talkative" is "loquacious." "Delectable" means delicious.
Example Question #2308 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATIFYINGLY
Tangibly
Victoriously
Generously
Rewardingly
Swiftly
Rewardingly
Something "rewarding" is "gratifying." "Victorious" means triumphant. "Tangible" means able to be touched or perceived through touch. "Swift" means rapid or quick. "Generous" and "magnanimous" are synonyms.
Example Question #2309 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
Shrewdly
Painfully
Assertively
Arrogantly
Apprehensively
Painfully
"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.
Example Question #2310 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANATICALLY
Militantly
Magically
Festively
Trivially
Modestly
Militantly
A "fanatic" is a zealot or a militant. "Trivial" means trifling, and "modest" means humble. "Magical" is a near synonym for "fantastical," not "fanatical." "Festive" means cheerful and celebratory.
Example Question #2311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUSLY
Fervently
Vigorously
Heatedly
Pristinely
Energetically
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #2312 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Wistfully
Sinisterly
Fruitfully
Productively
Ironically
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #2313 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Immediately
Stupidly
Bravely
Tinily
Extremely
Immediately
"Instantaneous" means instant or immediate. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms, as are "stupid" and "unintelligent." "Tiny" means very small, and "extremely" means very.
Example Question #2314 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENTLY
Direly
Deafly
Suddenly
Strictly
Excruciatingly
Direly
Something "urgent" is dire or pressing and requires immediate attention. "Deaf" means unable to hear, and "sudden" means unexpected and abrupt. "Strict" means stern or rigorous. "Excruciating" means extremely painful.
Example Question #2315 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Sonically
Credibly
Vocally
Heroically
Incredibly
Credibly
Something "plausible" is credible or believable. "Incredible," which can mean impossible to believe or magnificent and wonderful, is sometimes a antonym of "plausible." 'Vocal" is the adjective form of "voice," and sonic is the adjective form of sound. "Heroic" means brave or valiant, in the manner of a hero or heroine.