SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1527 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VALIANTLY

Possible Answers:

Bravely

Energetically

Royally

Wholly

Vigorously

Correct answer:

Bravely

Explanation:

"Valiant" is a synonym for "brave" and "courageous." "Vigorous" means robust, healthy, or energetic. "Royal" is a word used to describe monarchs and rulers, particularly kings and queens. "Wholly" means entirely or completely.

Example Question #1528 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PUNISHINGLY

Possible Answers:

Smugly

Taxingly

Exuberantly

Explicitly

Grimily

Correct answer:

Taxingly

Explanation:

While to "punish" can mean to make someone suffer in response to a bad action, "punishing" can also mean grueling, demanding, or taxing (usually in the context of a particular situation or action). "Grimy" means dirty, "smug" means self-satisfied, and "exuberant" means joyful. "Explicit" means clear and straightforward.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INSCRUTABLY

Possible Answers:

Inexplicably

Hostilely

Obediently

Nostalgically

Flexibly

Correct answer:

Inexplicably

Explanation:

Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

RELATIVELY

Possible Answers:

Grievously

Comparatively

Purportedly

Shoddily

Absolutely

Correct answer:

Comparatively

Explanation:

"Relative" and 'comparative" are synonyms. "Absolutely" is the antonym of these two words. "Grievous" means serious or severe, and "purported" means supposed. "Shoddy" and "cheap" are synonyms.

Example Question #1571 : Synonyms

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

SUSPICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Overtly

Selfishly

Evasively

Subtly

Disreputably

Correct answer:

Disreputably

Explanation:

"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.

Example Question #1572 : Synonyms

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

FESTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Merrily

Gloomily

Bashfully

Glumly

Jubilantly

Correct answer:

Merrily

Explanation:

"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."

Example Question #1573 : Synonyms

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

HAUNTINGLY

Possible Answers:

Fearfully

Immoderately

Excessively

Elusively

Evocatively

Correct answer:

Evocatively

Explanation:

Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."

Example Question #1574 : Synonyms

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

PRISTINELY

Possible Answers:

Tastefully

Prudishly

Spotlessly

Fortunately

Obnoxiously

Correct answer:

Spotlessly

Explanation:

"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).

Example Question #1575 : Synonyms

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

CONVIVIALLY

Possible Answers:

Cheerfully

Damply

Energetically

Wretchedly

Astutely

Correct answer:

Cheerfully

Explanation:

"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.

Example Question #1576 : Synonyms

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

TRIFLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Tempestuously

Unimportantly

Plausibly

Intriguingly

Arrogantly

Correct answer:

Unimportantly

Explanation:

Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.

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