All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1601 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EUPHORICALLY
Melodically
Incredulously
Ecstatically
Skeptically
Wretchedly
Ecstatically
"Euphoric" means elated, feeling extreme happiness and ecstasy. "Incredulous" and "skeptical" both mean disbelieving. "Wretched" means miserable, the opposite of "euphoric," and "melodic" means musical.
Example Question #1602 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASHLY
Painfully
Ecstatically
Warily
Cautiously
Recklessly
Recklessly
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. This is an antonym of both "cautious" and "wary." "Ecstatic" means elated and joyful.
Example Question #1603 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMALLY
Drearily
Excessively
Jubilantly
Incisively
Tranquilly
Drearily
"Dismal" means dreary, dim, or bleak. "Jubilant" means joyful. "Tranquil" means calm or placid. "Excessive" means too much, and "incisive" means sharp and cutting.
Example Question #1604 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGONIZINGLY
Vigilant
Excruciatingly
Blithely
Truthfully
Equably
Excruciatingly
"Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms that both mean very painful. "Blithe" means happily ignorant, and "vigilant" means alert, watchful. "Equable" means fair. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
Example Question #1605 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVIDLY
Astutely
Eagerly
Vaguely
Expertly
Adroitly
Eagerly
"Avid" and "eager" both mean enthusiastic. "Vague" means unclear, and "astute" means sharp and shrewd. "Adroit" means skillful, as does "expert."
Example Question #2361 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECADENTLY
Dissolutely
Wistfully
Vicariously
Partially
Hauntingly
Dissolutely
"Decadent" and "dissolute" are synonyms. "Partially" means incompletely, and "hauntingly" means evocatively. "Wistful" and "nostalgic" are synonyms. "Vicarious" means indirect or secondhand.
Example Question #2362 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Implicitly
Harmlessly
Inimically
Shockingly
Excruciatingly
Inimically
"Deleterious" means harmful or inimical. This is an antonym of "harmless." "Excruciating" is an antonym for "painless," and "explicit" is an antonym for "implicit." "Shocking" means surprising or startling.
Example Question #2363 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXULTANTLY
Verifiably
Suspiciously
Jubilantly
Lucidly
Chronically
Jubilantly
"Exultant" means jubilant, joyful. "Verifiable" and "certifiable" are synonyms, as are "suspicious" and "questionable." "Chronic" and "persistent" are synonyms. "Lucid" means clear and intelligible, easy to understand.
Example Question #2361 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUSLY
Vivaciously
Argumentatively
Auspiciously
Foreseeably
Peremptorily
Argumentatively
"Pugnacious" means combative or argumentative. "Auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Vivacious" means lively, and "peremptory" means brusque. "Foreseeable" and "predictable" are synonyms.
Example Question #2362 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORBIDDINGLY
Invitingly
Articulately
Incisively
Quietly
Grimly
Grimly
"Forbidding" means grim, hostile, or unwelcoming. This is an antonym of "inviting" and "welcoming." "Articulate" means eloquent. "Incisive" means cutting, penetrating, sharp, or acute.