SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1661 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OBDURANTLY

Possible Answers:

Potently

Vivaciously

Enigmatically

Recalcitrantly

Censoriously

Correct answer:

Recalcitrantly

Explanation:

"Obdurate" means stubborn or recalcitrant. "Vivacious" means lively, spirited. "Potent" means powerful. "Censorious" is a synonym for "highly critical." "Enigmatic" is another word for mysterious.

Example Question #1662 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRESUMPTUOSLY

Possible Answers:

Brazenly

Laconically

Lucidly

Dubiously

Loquaciously

Correct answer:

Brazenly

Explanation:

"Presumptuous" is a synonym for "arrogant," "brazen," or "overly confident." "Dubious" means doubtful, and "lucid" means clear. "Laconic" means concise or terse, which is a near antonym for "loquacious," or talkative.

Example Question #1663 : Identifying Synonyms

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

QUIXOTICALLY

Possible Answers:

Villainously

Zealously

Creatively

Idealistically

Fractiously

Correct answer:

Idealistically

Explanation:

"Quixotic" means hopelessly, romantically idealistic. "Villainous" is a synonym for "wicked," and "fractious" means grumpy, irritable, or unruly. "Zealous" means passionately enthusiastic. Another word for "creative" is imaginative.

Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CHOLERICALLY

Possible Answers:

Ridiculously

Fictitiously

Snowily

Abstemiously

Irritably

Correct answer:

Irritably

Explanation:

"Choleric" is a somewhat antiquated word for irritated and irascible. "Snowily" is the adverb form of "snow," and "fictitiously" is the adverb form of "fiction." Another word for "ridiculous" is ludicrous. Another word for "abstemious" is sober or temperate.

Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

COERCIVELY

Possible Answers:

Threateningly

Immanently

Kindly

Pruriently

Pestilently

Correct answer:

Threateningly

Explanation:

To "coerce" someone is to force or threaten them to do something. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent." "Pestilent" is a synonym for "deadly" or dangerous. "Prurient" means lustful or salacious, and "kind" simply means benevolent, gentle, or warmhearted.

Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INSUPERABLY

Possible Answers:

Libidinously

Salaciously

Insurmountably

Mechanically

Powerfully

Correct answer:

Insurmountably

Explanation:

Something "insuperable" is impossible to overcome or surmount. "Salacious" and "libidinous" are both synonyms for "lustful." Another word for "powerful" is potent. Another word for "mechanical" is routine or automatic.

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SOLICITOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Immaculately

Dubiously

Concernedly

Innocuously

Guilelessly

Correct answer:

Concernedly

Explanation:

To be "solicitous" is to be concerned or care for someone. "Dubious" means doubtful or skeptical. "Guileless" means naive, and "innocuous" means harmless. "Immaculate" is a synonym for "pristine," spotless.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SUCCINCTLY

Possible Answers:

Frigidly

Abstractly

Pithily

Imperceptibly

Attentively

Correct answer:

Pithily

Explanation:

"Succinct" means pithy, laconic, concise, or terse. "Abstract" is a synonym for "concrete." "Attentive" means observant or perceptive. "Imperceptible" means scarcely noticeable. "Frigid" means very cold.

Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PRURIENTLY

Possible Answers:

Arduously

Lustfully

Embarrassingly

Scandalously

Discreetly

Correct answer:

Lustfully

Explanation:

"Prurient" means lustful or lecherous. "Arduous" means difficult or strenuously. "Embarrassing" is a synonym for "humiliating," and "scandalous" is a synonym for "improper" or shocking. "Discreet" means careful and cautious or else inconspicuous.

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

ADAMANTLY

Possible Answers:

Avidly

Affably

Sternly

Insistently

Voraciously

Correct answer:

Insistently

Explanation:

To be "adamant" is to be insistent or unshakable. "Affable" is a synonym for "amiable," and "voracious" is a synonym for "ravenous" or insatiable. "Avid" means eager or enthusiastic. "Stern" means strict or firm.

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