SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2294 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PLASTICALLY

Possible Answers:

Entertainingly

Immediately

Plausibly

Boringly

Malleably

Correct answer:

Malleably

Explanation:

"Plastic" and "malleable" both mean pliable. "Plausible" means credible, and "immediate" means instantaneous. "Entertaining" and "boring" are antonyms.

Example Question #2295 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ELLIPTICALLY

Possible Answers:

Incomprehensibly

Lucidly

Stingily

Humorously

Magnanimously

Correct answer:

Incomprehensibly

Explanation:

Something "elliptical" is incomprehensible, unclear, and impossible to understand. This is the opposite of "lucid," or "clear." "Magnanimous" means generous, which is the opposite of "stingy." "Humorous" means funny.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

ESOTERIC

Possible Answers:

Abstruse

Enviously

Meekly

Immaturely

Pungently

Correct answer:

Abstruse

Explanation:

"Esoteric" and "abstruse" both mean obscure and difficult to understand. "Envious" means jealous, and "pungent" means strong smelling. "Immature" means juvenile. "Meek" means timid.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CIRCUITOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Murderously

Incredibly

Tortuously

Delectably

Directly

Correct answer:

Tortuously

Explanation:

"Circuitous" and "tortuous" both mean twisted or roundabout. They are antonyms of "direct." "Murderous" means homicidal, and "delectable" means delicious. "Incredible" means unbelievable.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CLOUDILY

Possible Answers:

Transparently

Eccentrically

Sympathetically

Opaquely

Slyly

Correct answer:

Opaquely

Explanation:

"Cloudy" and "opaque" both mean nontransparent, which is the antonym of "transparent." "Sympathetic" and "empathetic" are loose synonyms, and "sly" means sneaky. "Eccentric" means zany or idiosyncratic.

Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INCISIVELY

Possible Answers:

Frivolously

Cuttingly

Chronically

Vigilantly

Vacantly

Correct answer:

Cuttingly

Explanation:

"Incisive" (usually used to describe people or thought processes) means acute, sharp, or cutting. "Chronically" means persistently. "Vacant" means empty. "Vigilant" means alert and watchful. "Frivolous" means carefree, flighty, and flippant.

Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INSIGHTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Convincingly

Intuitively

Tiredly

Sharply

Bluntly

Correct answer:

Intuitively

Explanation:

"Insightful" means intuitive and perceptive. "Blunt" and "sharp" are antonyms. "Convincing" and "persuasive" are synonyms. "Tired" and "weary" are synonyms.

Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

LUCIDLY

Possible Answers:

Grimly

Murkily

Sinisterly

Intelligibly

Truthfully

Correct answer:

Intelligibly

Explanation:

"Lucid" means clear, well explained, and intelligible. This is the opposite of "murky." "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms, as are "grimly" and "cheerfully." "Sinister" means ominous.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

UNLAWFULLY

Possible Answers:

Direly

Cautiously

Evocatively

Illegally

Diligently

Correct answer:

Illegally

Explanation:

"Unlawful" and "illegal" are synonyms that both mean against the law. "Cautious" means careful, and "diligent" means hardworking. "Evocative" means evoking certain memories or sensations. "Dire" means very urgent.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DISCERNINGLY

Possible Answers:

Perceptively

Domestically

Enigmatically

Tenderly

Exotically

Correct answer:

Perceptively

Explanation:

"Discerning" means perceptive. "Tender" means loving and gentle. "Enigmatic" means mysterious. "Exotic" and "domestic" are synonyms.

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