SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #2318 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ASTUTELY

Possible Answers:

Obstusely

Hastily

Courageously

Naively

Shrewdly

Correct answer:

Shrewdly

Explanation:

Someone "astute" is shrewd, sharp, or clever. "Obtuse" is an antonym of "astute." "Naive" means inexperienced, and "hasty" means hurried. "Courageous" and "brave" are synonyms.

Example Question #2319 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

HEATEDLY

Possible Answers:

Intentionally

Dubiously

Passionately

Deliberately

Combatively

Correct answer:

Passionately

Explanation:

"Heated" means passionate, fiery, or spirited. "Deliberate" and "intentional" are synonyms, as are "combative" and "aggressive." "Dubious" means doubtful.

Example Question #2320 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LISTLESSLY

Possible Answers:

Reverently

Thankfully

Tiredly

Lecherously

Jubilantly

Correct answer:

Tiredly

Explanation:

Someone "listless" is tired or lacking in energy. "Lecherous" means lustful, and "reverent" means worshipful or respectful. "Jubilant" means joyful, and "thankful" means grateful.

Example Question #2321 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TURBULENTLY

Possible Answers:

Eternally

Placidly

Tempestuously

Aerially

Eagerly

Correct answer:

Tempestuously

Explanation:

"Turbulent" means stormy or tempestuous, which are antonyms of "placid" and "calm." "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "eternal" means lasting forever. While "turbulence" is often encountered by airplanes in the stratosphere, "turbulent" and "aerial" are not synonyms.

Example Question #2322 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LOQUACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Lasciviously

Auspiciously

Dramatically

Earnestly

Talkatively

Correct answer:

Talkatively

Explanation:

"Loquacious" is a synonym for "talkative" and "garrulous." "Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. "Earnest" means serious or sincere. "Dramatic" can mean sudden and striking, or it can mean related to drama and the theater. "Auspicious" means promising or favorable.

Example Question #2323 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

STERNLY

Possible Answers:

Quarrelsomely

Dutifully

Responsible

Strictly

Diffidently

Correct answer:

Strictly

Explanation:

"Stern" means strict or rigorous and is usually used to describe authorities or rules. "Quarrelsome" and "combative" are synonyms, as are "diffident" and "shy." "Dutiful" means responsible.

Example Question #2324 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VALIANTLY

Possible Answers:

Royally

Wholly

Vigorously

Energetically

Bravely

Correct answer:

Bravely

Explanation:

"Valiant" is a synonym for "brave" and "courageous." "Vigorous" means robust, healthy, or energetic. "Royal" is a word used to describe monarchs and rulers, particularly kings and queens. "Wholly" means entirely or completely.

Example Question #2325 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PUNISHINGLY

Possible Answers:

Grimily

Smugly

Exuberantly

Explicitly

Taxingly

Correct answer:

Taxingly

Explanation:

While to "punish" can mean to make someone suffer in response to a bad action, "punishing" can also mean grueling, demanding, or taxing (usually in the context of a particular situation or action). "Grimy" means dirty, "smug" means self-satisfied, and "exuberant" means joyful. "Explicit" means clear and straightforward.

Example Question #2326 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INSCRUTABLY

Possible Answers:

Hostilely

Nostalgically

Inexplicably

Flexibly

Obediently

Correct answer:

Inexplicably

Explanation:

Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.

Example Question #2327 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RELATIVELY

Possible Answers:

Comparatively

Shoddily

Grievously

Purportedly

Absolutely

Correct answer:

Comparatively

Explanation:

"Relative" and 'comparative" are synonyms. "Absolutely" is the antonym of these two words. "Grievous" means serious or severe, and "purported" means supposed. "Shoddy" and "cheap" are synonyms.

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