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 #2381 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DELETERIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Perniciously

Elatedly

Furtively

Ecstatically

Surreptitiously

Correct answer:

Perniciously

Explanation:

"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.

Example Question #2382 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

STEALTHILY

Possible Answers:

Chronically

Surreptitiously

Discreetly

Solemnly

Inconspicuously

Correct answer:

Surreptitiously

Explanation:

"Stealthy" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Inconspicuous" and "discreet" are synonyms. "Chronic" means persistent or long-term. "Solemn" means grave and somber.

Example Question #2383 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

OSTENSIBLY

Possible Answers:

Trifingly

Enervated

Heatedly

Listlessly

Supposedly

Correct answer:

Supposedly

Explanation:

"Ostensible" means apparent or supposed. "Heated" means passionate, and "trifling" means insignificant or unimportant. "Listless" means lacking in energy or tired, and is a near synonym for "enervated," which means weakened by exhaustion.

Example Question #2391 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PERCEPTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Attentively

Tempestuously

Rashly

Placidly

Hastily

Correct answer:

Attentively

Explanation:

To be "perceptive" is to be attentive or discerning. "Rash" means hasty or reckless. "Tempestuous" means turbulent and stormy, which is a near antonym for "placid," or calm.

Example Question #2392 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EQUIVOCALLY

Possible Answers:

Cheerily

Insolently

Ambiguously

Cynically

Gregariously

Correct answer:

Ambiguously

Explanation:

"Equivocal" and "ambiguous" both mean unclear, vague. "Cheery" means happy and optimistic, a near antonym for "cynical." "Gregarious" means outgoing, and "insolent" is another word for impertinent.

Example Question #2393 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DOGGEDLY

Possible Answers:

Superficially

Perniciously

Determinedly

Genially

Deleteriously

Correct answer:

Determinedly

Explanation:

"Dogged" means "determined," resolute. "Deleterious" means harmful and damaging, as does "pernicious." "Superficial" means shallow (either physically or as a personality trait), and "genial" means friendly, personable.

Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

LAVISHLY

Possible Answers:

Dubiously

Luxuriously

Fragrantly

Questionably

Somnolently

Correct answer:

Luxuriously

Explanation:

"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SUPERCILLIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Ambiguously

Modestly

Mechanically

Haughtily

Treacherously

Correct answer:

Haughtily

Explanation:

"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation

Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INSOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Glamorously

Somnolently

Impertinently

Salubriously

Querulously

Correct answer:

Impertinently

Explanation:

"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.

Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INDOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Eagerly

Irrelevantly

Rudely

Affably

Lazily

Correct answer:

Lazily

Explanation:

"Indolence" is another word for laziness or sloth. "Eager" means enthusiastic or avid. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Rude" is a synonym for "insolent," not indolent -- an easy mistake to make. "Relevant" and "irrelevant" are antonyms.

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