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 #1531 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUSPICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Selfishly

Subtly

Disreputably

Evasively

Overtly

Correct answer:

Disreputably

Explanation:

"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.

Example Question #1532 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FESTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Gloomily

Glumly

Bashfully

Jubilantly

Merrily

Correct answer:

Merrily

Explanation:

"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."

Example Question #1533 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HAUNTINGLY

Possible Answers:

Immoderately

Excessively

Fearfully

Evocatively

Elusively

Correct answer:

Evocatively

Explanation:

Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."

Example Question #1534 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRISTINELY

Possible Answers:

Fortunately

Tastefully

Prudishly

Obnoxiously

Spotlessly

Correct answer:

Spotlessly

Explanation:

"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).

Example Question #1535 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONVIVIALLY

Possible Answers:

Energetically

Cheerfully

Astutely

Wretchedly

Damply

Correct answer:

Cheerfully

Explanation:

"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.

Example Question #1536 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TRIFLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Intriguingly

Unimportantly

Plausibly

Arrogantly

Tempestuously

Correct answer:

Unimportantly

Explanation:

Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.

Example Question #1537 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NEGLIGIBLY

Possible Answers:

Significantly

Monetarily

Urgently

Darkly

Trivially

Correct answer:

Trivially

Explanation:

Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.

Example Question #1538 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MAGNANIMOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Loquaciously

Cautiously

Maliciously

Generously

Frivolously

Correct answer:

Generously

Explanation:

"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.

Example Question #1539 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CHRONICALLY

Possible Answers:

Prudently

Imminently

Sickly

Ravenously

Persistently

Correct answer:

Persistently

Explanation:

"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.

Example Question #1540 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UNBEARABLY

Possible Answers:

Intolerably

Crucially

Wittily

Cleverly

Loquaciously

Correct answer:

Intolerably

Explanation:

"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.

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