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 #175 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

OBDURANTLY

Possible Answers:

Vivaciously

Censoriously

Enigmatically

Potently

Recalcitrantly

Correct answer:

Recalcitrantly

Explanation:

"Obdurate" means stubborn or recalcitrant. "Vivacious" means lively, spirited. "Potent" means powerful. "Censorious" is a synonym for "highly critical." "Enigmatic" is another word for mysterious.

Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PRESUMPTUOSLY

Possible Answers:

Brazenly

Lucidly

Loquaciously

Laconically

Dubiously

Correct answer:

Brazenly

Explanation:

"Presumptuous" is a synonym for "arrogant," "brazen," or "overly confident." "Dubious" means doubtful, and "lucid" means clear. "Laconic" means concise or terse, which is a near antonym for "loquacious," or talkative.

Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

QUIXOTICALLY

Possible Answers:

Idealistically

Villainously

Fractiously

Zealously

Creatively

Correct answer:

Idealistically

Explanation:

"Quixotic" means hopelessly, romantically idealistic. "Villainous" is a synonym for "wicked," and "fractious" means grumpy, irritable, or unruly. "Zealous" means passionately enthusiastic. Another word for "creative" is imaginative.

Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CHOLERICALLY

Possible Answers:

Fictitiously

Irritably

Abstemiously

Snowily

Ridiculously

Correct answer:

Irritably

Explanation:

"Choleric" is a somewhat antiquated word for irritated and irascible. "Snowily" is the adverb form of "snow," and "fictitiously" is the adverb form of "fiction." Another word for "ridiculous" is ludicrous. Another word for "abstemious" is sober or temperate.

Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

COERCIVELY

Possible Answers:

Kindly

Pruriently

Threateningly

Pestilently

Immanently

Correct answer:

Threateningly

Explanation:

To "coerce" someone is to force or threaten them to do something. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent." "Pestilent" is a synonym for "deadly" or dangerous. "Prurient" means lustful or salacious, and "kind" simply means benevolent, gentle, or warmhearted.

Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INSUPERABLY

Possible Answers:

Libidinously

Powerfully

Mechanically

Salaciously

Insurmountably

Correct answer:

Insurmountably

Explanation:

Something "insuperable" is impossible to overcome or surmount. "Salacious" and "libidinous" are both synonyms for "lustful." Another word for "powerful" is potent. Another word for "mechanical" is routine or automatic.

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SOLICITOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Guilelessly

Concernedly

Dubiously

Innocuously

Immaculately

Correct answer:

Concernedly

Explanation:

To be "solicitous" is to be concerned or care for someone. "Dubious" means doubtful or skeptical. "Guileless" means naive, and "innocuous" means harmless. "Immaculate" is a synonym for "pristine," spotless.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SUCCINCTLY

Possible Answers:

Attentively

Imperceptibly

Abstractly

Pithily

Frigidly

Correct answer:

Pithily

Explanation:

"Succinct" means pithy, laconic, concise, or terse. "Abstract" is a synonym for "concrete." "Attentive" means observant or perceptive. "Imperceptible" means scarcely noticeable. "Frigid" means very cold.

Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PRURIENTLY

Possible Answers:

Scandalously

Discreetly

Embarrassingly

Arduously

Lustfully

Correct answer:

Lustfully

Explanation:

"Prurient" means lustful or lecherous. "Arduous" means difficult or strenuously. "Embarrassing" is a synonym for "humiliating," and "scandalous" is a synonym for "improper" or shocking. "Discreet" means careful and cautious or else inconspicuous.

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

ADAMANTLY

Possible Answers:

Avidly

Insistently

Sternly

Voraciously

Affably

Correct answer:

Insistently

Explanation:

To be "adamant" is to be insistent or unshakable. "Affable" is a synonym for "amiable," and "voracious" is a synonym for "ravenous" or insatiable. "Avid" means eager or enthusiastic. "Stern" means strict or firm.

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