SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #779 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INSCRUTABLY

Possible Answers:

Nostalgically

Flexibly

Inexplicably

Hostilely

Obediently

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 #780 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

RELATIVELY

Possible Answers:

Absolutely

Comparatively

Shoddily

Grievously

Purportedly

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:

Selfishly

Disreputably

Overtly

Evasively

Subtly

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:

Jubilantly

Merrily

Glumly

Bashfully

Gloomily

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:

Obnoxiously

Spotlessly

Tastefully

Fortunately

Prudishly

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 #1571 : Synonyms

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

CONVIVIALLY

Possible Answers:

Wretchedly

Energetically

Damply

Cheerfully

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:

Plausibly

Arrogantly

Tempestuously

Intriguingly

Unimportantly

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.

Example Question #1577 : Synonyms

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

NEGLIGIBLY

Possible Answers:

Monetarily

Trivially

Urgently

Darkly

Significantly

Correct answer:

Trivially

Explanation:

Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.

Example Question #2331 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

MAGNANIMOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Maliciously

Generously

Frivolously

Loquaciously

Cautiously

Correct answer:

Generously

Explanation:

"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.

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