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 #221 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

MAWKISHLY

Possible Answers:

Clairvoyantly

Scurrilously

Potently

Plaintively

Sentimentally

Correct answer:

Sentimentally

Explanation:

"Mawkish" means overly sentimental or maudlin. "Clairvoyant" means able to predict the future, and "plaintive" means poignant. "Potent" is a synonym for "powerful." "Scurrilous" describes something that is both libellous and scandalous.

Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SAUCILY

Possible Answers:

Prodigally

Cheekily

Surreptitiously

Acquiescently

Complaisantly

Correct answer:

Cheekily

Explanation:

"Saucy" is a word for cheeky, flippant, or impudent. "Complaisant" is a synonym for "acquiescent." "Prodigal" is a synonym for "wasteful" or profligate. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms.

Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

LANGUOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Torpidly

Happily

Vacuously

Insipidly

Vividly

Correct answer:

Torpidly

Explanation:

"Languorous" means torpid, lethargic, or lazy because of tiredness. "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms, of course, as are "vivid" and "insipid." "Vacuous" means inane, unintelligent, and vacant.

Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INCREDULOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Skeptically

Clangorously

Preposterously

Ingeniously

Coercively

Correct answer:

Skeptically

Explanation:

"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.

Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PRIMORDIALLY

Possible Answers:

Elementarily

Enigmatically

Contritely

Anciently

Discursively

Correct answer:

Anciently

Explanation:

"Primordial" means ancient or prehistoric. "Discursive" means rambling or digressive. "Elementary" means simple or basic. "Enigmatic" means mysterious or cryptic. "Contrite" means penitent, remorseful.

Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

UNCONSCIONABLY

Possible Answers:

Indefensibly

Furiously

Capriciously

Exigently

Vociferously

Correct answer:

Indefensibly

Explanation:

"Unconscionable" means immoral, unethical, or indefensible. "Exigent" means urgent, and "capricious" means whimsical. "Vociferous" means vocal and vehement. "Furious" means very angry.

Example Question #231 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

NEBULOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Hazily

Distinctly

Circumspectly

Distinguishedly

Smilingly

Correct answer:

Hazily

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means hazy, foggy, or indistinct. This is an antonym for "distinct." "Distinguished" means eminent or illustrious. "Circumspect" means cautious, withdrawn.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BLATANT

Possible Answers:

satisfactory

obvious

manageable

old

unpleasant

Correct answer:

obvious

Explanation:

"Blatant:" lacking in subtlety, or obvious.

Example Question #968 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.

IRRATIONAL

Possible Answers:

Groundless

Unknown

Perfect

Flexible

Horrid

Correct answer:

Groundless

Explanation:

"Irrational" means making no logical sense, or groundless.

Example Question #968 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

POLEMICAL.

Possible Answers:

Controversial 

Bossy 

Whimsical

Determined 

Outlandish 

Correct answer:

Controversial 

Explanation:

“Polemical” is a noun used to describe a passionate and controversial argument. For clarification, whimsical means quirky or weird; outlandish means eccentric, bold and bizarre.

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