SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1581 : Synonyms

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

CHRONICALLY

Possible Answers:

Sickly

Persistently

Ravenously

Prudently

Imminently

Correct answer:

Persistently

Explanation:

"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.

Example Question #1582 : Synonyms

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

UNBEARABLY

Possible Answers:

Intolerably

Cleverly

Wittily

Crucially

Loquaciously

Correct answer:

Intolerably

Explanation:

"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.

Example Question #1541 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EARNESTLY

Possible Answers:

Villainously

Grimily

Foolishly

Zestfully

Sincerely

Correct answer:

Sincerely

Explanation:

"Earnest" means serious, sincere, and intense. "Villainous" means wicked and evil. "Grimy" means filthy. "Foolish" means silly. "Zestful" means eager and enthusiastic, full of vitality.

Example Question #1542 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PLACIDLY

Possible Answers:

Calmly

Aggressively

Meekly

Celestially

Happily

Correct answer:

Calmly

Explanation:

"Placid" means calm and tranquil, which is an antonym of "aggressive." "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms. "Celestial" is a synonym for "heavenly." "Meek" means timid.

Example Question #1543 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CANDIDLY

Possible Answers:

Frankly

Neglectfully

Optimistically

Negligibly

Sternly

Correct answer:

Frankly

Explanation:

"Candid" means frank, outspoken, or sincere. "Negligent" means trifling, careless. "Optimistic" and "pessimistic" are antonyms. "Stern" means strict and serious. "Neglectful" and "negligent" are synonyms.

Example Question #1544 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DESIRABLY

Possible Answers:

Euphorically

Attractively

Spitefully

Ominously

Sardonically

Correct answer:

Attractively

Explanation:

"Desirable" and "attractive" are synonyms. "Spiteful" and "malicious" are synonyms. "Euphoric" means very happy or elated. "Ominous" means sinister. "Sardonic" means wry or sarcastic.

Example Question #1545 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FRANKLY

Possible Answers:

Sternly

Forthrightly

Morally

Flexibly

Rigidly

Correct answer:

Forthrightly

Explanation:

To be "frank" is to be candid. To be "moral" is to be ethical. To be "stern" is to be serious or strict. "Rigid" means stiff or inflexible. This is an antonym of "flexible."

Example Question #1546 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MERCIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Compassionately

Clearly

Eloquently

Favorably

Fluently

Correct answer:

Compassionately

Explanation:

"Merciful" means compassionate or forgiving. "Eloquent" means articulate and fluent. "Favorable" can be a synonym for "auspicious," and "clear" can be a synonym for "transparent."

Example Question #1547 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PREDICTABLY

Possible Answers:

Ardently

Greasily

Resourcefully

Forseeably

Enterprisingly

Correct answer:

Forseeably

Explanation:

Something "predictable" is able to be foreseen. "Resourceful" means inventive and enterprising. "Ardent" means fervent and zealous. "Greasy" means oily.

Example Question #1548 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NOTABLY

Possible Answers:

Dismissively

Remarkably

Passively

Purely

Negligibly

Correct answer:

Remarkably

Explanation:

"Negligibly," "dismissively," and "passively" are all closely related adverbs describing something that is not significantly engaging. "Purely" is not related in meaning to "notably." "Remarkably" is indeed the correct synonym: consider that one word referring to something that is noteworthy while the other signals that something is so special it merits a remark.

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