SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

varsity tutors app store varsity tutors android store

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

Somnolently

Dubiously

Luxuriously

Fragrantly

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:

Mechanically

Ambiguously

Modestly

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

Salubriously

Impertinently

Somnolently

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:

Irrelevantly

Affably

Eagerly

Lazily

Rudely

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 #1601 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INEPTLY

Possible Answers:

Skeptically

Lugubriously

Mournfully

Adroitly

Incompetently

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 #1602 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SOCIABLY

Possible Answers:

Inimically

Furtively

Lividly

Secretively

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 #1603 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LUGUBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Doggedly

Conscientiously

Tangibly

Glumly

Ostensibly

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 #1604 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISSONANTLY

Possible Answers:

Ardently

Discordantly

Torpidly

Eloquently

Sternly

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 #1605 : Identifying Synonyms

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

URBANELY

Possible Answers:

Instantaneously

Suavely

Partially

Disreputable

Nomadically

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 #1606 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PARSIMONIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Explicitly

Malevolently

Stingily

Munificently

Maliciously

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.

Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors