SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1511 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GRATIFYINGLY

Possible Answers:

Swiftly

Victoriously

Generously

Tangibly

Rewardingly

Correct answer:

Rewardingly

Explanation:

Something "rewarding" is "gratifying." "Victorious" means triumphant. "Tangible" means able to be touched or perceived through touch. "Swift" means rapid or quick. "Generous" and "magnanimous" are synonyms.

Example Question #1512 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXCRUCIATINGLY

Possible Answers:

Assertively

Shrewdly

Painfully

Arrogantly

Apprehensively

Correct answer:

Painfully

Explanation:

"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.

Example Question #1513 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FANATICALLY

Possible Answers:

Festively

Magically

Militantly

Trivially

Modestly

Correct answer:

Militantly

Explanation:

A "fanatic" is a zealot or a militant. "Trivial" means trifling, and "modest" means humble. "Magical" is a near synonym for "fantastical," not "fanatical." "Festive" means cheerful and celebratory.

Example Question #1514 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ZEALOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Energetically

Heatedly

Vigorously

Pristinely

Fervently

Correct answer:

Fervently

Explanation:

"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.

Example Question #1515 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WRYLY

Possible Answers:

Fruitfully

Wistfully

Productively

Sinisterly

Ironically

Correct answer:

Ironically

Explanation:

"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.

Example Question #1516 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSTANTANEOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Extremely

Stupidly

Tinily

Immediately

Bravely

Correct answer:

Immediately

Explanation:

"Instantaneous" means instant or immediate. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms, as are "stupid" and "unintelligent." "Tiny" means very small, and "extremely" means very.

Example Question #1517 : Identifying Synonyms

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

URGENTLY

Possible Answers:

Suddenly

Excruciatingly

Strictly

Direly

Deafly

Correct answer:

Direly

Explanation:

Something "urgent" is dire or pressing and requires immediate attention. "Deaf" means unable to hear, and "sudden" means unexpected and abrupt. "Strict" means stern or rigorous. "Excruciating" means extremely painful.

Example Question #1518 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PLAUSIBLY

Possible Answers:

Heroically

Sonically

Credibly

Incredibly

Vocally

Correct answer:

Credibly

Explanation:

Something "plausible" is credible or believable. "Incredible," which can mean impossible to believe or magnificent and wonderful, is sometimes a antonym of "plausible." 'Vocal" is the adjective form of "voice," and sonic is the adjective form of sound. "Heroic" means brave or valiant, in the manner of a hero or heroine.

Example Question #1519 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DIFFIDENTLY

Possible Answers:

Difficultly

Shyly

Believably

Funnily

Boisterously

Correct answer:

Shyly

Explanation:

"Diffident" means shy, modest, or timid. "Difficult" means challenging or hard, and "boisterous" means rowdy. "Funny" can mean humorous or strange, depending on the context. Something "believable" is plausible or credible.

Example Question #1520 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TANGIBLY

Possible Answers:

Zesty

Peripherally

Gaudily

Palpably

Taxingly

Correct answer:

Palpably

Explanation:

Something "tangible" is palpable or perceptible by touch. Something "taxing" is punishing or demanding. "Peripheral" means external or on the outside border. "Gaudy" means showy, and "zesty," an adjective, means tangy or strong tasting and not tangible.

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