SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1601 : Synonyms

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

EUPHORICALLY

Possible Answers:

Melodically

Incredulously

Ecstatically

Skeptically

Wretchedly

Correct answer:

Ecstatically

Explanation:

"Euphoric" means elated, feeling extreme happiness and ecstasy. "Incredulous" and "skeptical" both mean disbelieving. "Wretched" means miserable, the opposite of "euphoric," and "melodic" means musical.

Example Question #1602 : Synonyms

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

RASHLY

Possible Answers:

Painfully

Ecstatically

Warily

Cautiously

Recklessly

Correct answer:

Recklessly

Explanation:

"Rash" means hasty and reckless. This is an antonym of both "cautious" and "wary." "Ecstatic" means elated and joyful

Example Question #1603 : Synonyms

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

DISMALLY

Possible Answers:

Drearily

Excessively

Jubilantly

Incisively

Tranquilly

Correct answer:

Drearily

Explanation:

"Dismal" means dreary, dim, or bleak. "Jubilant" means joyful. "Tranquil" means calm or placid. "Excessive" means too much, and "incisive" means sharp and cutting.

Example Question #1604 : Synonyms

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

AGONIZINGLY

Possible Answers:

Vigilant

Excruciatingly

Blithely

Truthfully

Equably

Correct answer:

Excruciatingly

Explanation:

"Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms that both mean very painful. "Blithe" means happily ignorant, and "vigilant" means alert, watchful. "Equable" means fair. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.

Example Question #1605 : Synonyms

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

AVIDLY

Possible Answers:

Astutely

Eagerly

Vaguely

Expertly

Adroitly

Correct answer:

Eagerly

Explanation:

"Avid" and "eager" both mean enthusiastic. "Vague" means unclear, and "astute" means sharp and shrewd. "Adroit" means skillful, as does "expert."

Example Question #2361 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DECADENTLY

Possible Answers:

Dissolutely

Wistfully

Vicariously

Partially

Hauntingly

Correct answer:

Dissolutely

Explanation:

"Decadent" and "dissolute" are synonyms. "Partially" means incompletely, and "hauntingly" means evocatively. "Wistful" and "nostalgic" are synonyms. "Vicarious" means indirect or secondhand.

Example Question #2362 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DELETERIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Implicitly

Harmlessly

Inimically

Shockingly

Excruciatingly

Correct answer:

Inimically

Explanation:

"Deleterious" means harmful or inimical. This is an antonym of "harmless." "Excruciating" is an antonym for "painless," and "explicit" is an antonym for "implicit." "Shocking" means surprising or startling.

Example Question #2363 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EXULTANTLY

Possible Answers:

Verifiably

Suspiciously

Jubilantly

Lucidly

Chronically

Correct answer:

Jubilantly

Explanation:

"Exultant" means jubilant, joyful. "Verifiable" and "certifiable" are synonyms, as are "suspicious" and "questionable." "Chronic" and "persistent" are synonyms. "Lucid" means clear and intelligible, easy to understand.

Example Question #2361 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PUGNACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Vivaciously

Argumentatively

Auspiciously

Foreseeably

Peremptorily

Correct answer:

Argumentatively

Explanation:

"Pugnacious" means combative or argumentative. "Auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Vivacious" means lively, and "peremptory" means brusque. "Foreseeable" and "predictable" are synonyms.

Example Question #2362 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FORBIDDINGLY

Possible Answers:

Invitingly

Articulately

Incisively

Quietly

Grimly

Correct answer:

Grimly

Explanation:

"Forbidding" means grim, hostile, or unwelcoming. This is an antonym of "inviting" and "welcoming." "Articulate" means eloquent. "Incisive" means cutting, penetrating, sharp, or acute.

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