All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Ominously
Attractively
Spitefully
Sardonically
Euphorically
Attractively
"Desirable" and "attractive" are synonyms. "Spiteful" and "malicious" are synonyms. "Euphoric" means very happy or elated. "Ominous" means sinister. "Sardonic" means wry or sarcastic.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRANKLY
Forthrightly
Rigidly
Sternly
Flexibly
Morally
Forthrightly
To be "frank" is to be candid. To be "moral" is to be ethical. To be "stern" is to be serious or strict. "Rigid" means stiff or inflexible. This is an antonym of "flexible."
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCIFULLY
Favorably
Fluently
Compassionately
Clearly
Eloquently
Compassionately
"Merciful" means compassionate or forgiving. "Eloquent" means articulate and fluent. "Favorable" can be a synonym for "auspicious," and "clear" can be a synonym for "transparent."
Example Question #2341 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDICTABLY
Ardently
Greasily
Enterprisingly
Resourcefully
Forseeably
Forseeably
Something "predictable" is able to be foreseen. "Resourceful" means inventive and enterprising. "Ardent" means fervent and zealous. "Greasy" means oily.
Example Question #2342 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOTABLY
Dismissively
Purely
Negligibly
Remarkably
Passively
Remarkably
"Negligibly," "dismissively," and "passively" are all closely related adverbs describing something that is not significantly engaging. "Purely" is not related in meaning to "notably." "Remarkably" is indeed the correct synonym: consider that one word referring to something that is noteworthy while the other signals that something is so special it merits a remark.
Example Question #2341 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRACEFULLY
Fluidly
Violently
Brashly
Hurriedly
Harshly
Fluidly
"Gracefully" and "fluidly" both refer to an action that is performed without sudden interruptions. The other adverbs refer to actions that are performed aggressively or harshly rather than elegantly, as the word "gracefully" would signal. Simple process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer.
Example Question #2342 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFECTIVELY
Efficaciously
Weak
Ineffectively
Worthlessly
Uselessly
Efficaciously
"Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonymous adverbs. The words even look very similar! More importantly, all of the other answer choices are antonyms of the word "effectively." They all seem to refer to modify a word by describing it as not useful or effective.
Example Question #2343 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDICTABLY
Incomprehensibly
Gratifyingly
Festively
Forseeably
Unlawfully
Forseeably
Something "predictable" is foreseeable, able to be seen or guessed in advance. Something "incomprehensible" is totally unclear. "Unlawful" means illegal. "Gratifying" means rewarding or pleasing. "Festive" means merry and cheerful.
Example Question #2344 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCIFULLY
Earnestly
Modestly
Tenderly
Compassionately
Nostalgically
Compassionately
Someone who shows "mercy" is compassionate or forgiving. "Earnest" means sincere, and "humble" means modest. "Nostalgic" means wistful, yearning, or longing for another time, place, or person. "Tender" means gentle and loving.
Example Question #2345 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRANKLY
Elegantly
Forthrightly
Somberly
Frighteningly
Shrewdly
Forthrightly
"Frank" means open and forthright. "Frightening" and "scary" are synonyms, as are "elegant" and "graceful." "Shrewd" means astute. "Somber" means solemn.