SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

LAVISHLY

Possible Answers:

Questionably

Fragrantly

Luxuriously

Dubiously

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:

Treacherously

Ambiguously

Haughtily

Modestly

Mechanically

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:

Salubriously

Glamorously

Querulously

Somnolently

Impertinently

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:

Lazily

Affably

Rudely

Eagerly

Irrelevantly

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.

Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INEPTLY

Possible Answers:

Mournfully

Adroitly

Incompetently

Lugubriously

Skeptically

Correct answer:

Incompetently

Explanation:

"Inept" means "incompetent," unskilled, or inexpert. This is an antonym for "adroit," or skilled. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, as is "mournful." "Skeptical" means having doubts or difficult to convince.

Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SOCIABLY

Possible Answers:

Lividly

Furtively

Secretively

Inimically

Gregariously

Correct answer:

Gregariously

Explanation:

"Sociable" and "gregarious" are both synonyms for outgoing. "Livid" means furious, and "secretive" means sneaky or furtive. "Inimical" means hostile or harmful.

Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

LUGUBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Tangibly

Glumly

Conscientiously

Ostensibly

Doggedly

Correct answer:

Glumly

Explanation:

"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Dogged" means determined, and "ostensible" means purported or supposed. "Conscientious" means dutiful, and "tangible" means able to be touched or felt.

Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DISSONANTLY

Possible Answers:

Discordantly

Sternly

Torpidly

Ardently

Eloquently

Correct answer:

Discordantly

Explanation:

"Dissonant" means disharmonious or "discordant." "Stern" means strict or harsh. "Eloquent" means well spoken or articulate or fluent of speech. "Ardent" means passionate or fervent, and "torpid" means sluggish or lethargic.

Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

URBANELY

Possible Answers:

Nomadically

Suavely

Instantaneously

Partially

Disreputable

Correct answer:

Suavely

Explanation:

"Urbane" means "suave" and sophisticated. "Nomadic" means in the manner of a nomad or wanderer. "Instantaneous" means immediate, and "disreputable" is another word for infamous. "Partial" is a synonym for "incomplete."

Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PARSIMONIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Explicitly

Stingily

Malevolently

Maliciously

Munificently

Correct answer:

Stingily

Explanation:

"Parsimonious" means miserly, cheap, or "stingy." This is an antonym of "munificent," or generous. "Malicious" means spiteful, hurtful, or malevolent. "Explicit" and "implicit" are antonyms.

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