All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #781 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Persistently
Sickly
Ravenously
Imminently
Prudently
Persistently
"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 #782 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Loquaciously
Crucially
Cleverly
Wittily
Intolerably
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
Example Question #1581 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EARNESTLY
Foolishly
Sincerely
Grimily
Zestfully
Villainously
Sincerely
"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 #1582 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACIDLY
Calmly
Meekly
Aggressively
Happily
Celestially
Calmly
"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 #1583 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDIDLY
Frankly
Sternly
Optimistically
Neglectfully
Negligibly
Frankly
"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 #2341 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Ominously
Spitefully
Attractively
Euphorically
Sardonically
Attractively
"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 #2342 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRANKLY
Sternly
Flexibly
Forthrightly
Rigidly
Morally
Forthrightly
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 #2343 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCIFULLY
Favorably
Eloquently
Compassionately
Clearly
Fluently
Compassionately
"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 #1584 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDICTABLY
Ardently
Greasily
Enterprisingly
Forseeably
Resourcefully
Forseeably
Something "predictable" is able to be foreseen. "Resourceful" means inventive and enterprising. "Ardent" means fervent and zealous. "Greasy" means oily.
Example Question #1585 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOTABLY
Dismissively
Purely
Passively
Remarkably
Negligibly
Remarkably
"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.