SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1651 : Synonyms

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

SOMNOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Alertly

Sleepily

Furtively

Bellicosely

Surreptitiously

Correct answer:

Sleepily

Explanation:

"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms, and "somnolent" is an antonym for alert, or wakeful. "Furtive" means secretive and surreptitious. "Bellicose" means aggressive or warlike.

Example Question #1652 : Synonyms

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

IMPUDENTLY

Possible Answers:

Despondently

Insolently

Charmingly

Mischievously

Luxuriously

Correct answer:

Insolently

Explanation:

"Impudent" and "insolent" both mean impertinent. Someone "mischievous" is disobedient or naughty. "Despondent" means despairing, and "luxurious" means opulent or deluxe. "Charming" is a synonym for charismatic.

Example Question #1653 : Synonyms

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

CAUSTICALLY

Possible Answers:

Happily

Acrimoniously

Angrily

Detrimentally

Innocuously

Correct answer:

Acrimoniously

Explanation:

"Caustic" means acerbic, burning, or "acrimonious." "Detrimental" is a synonym for "harmful," and "innocuous" is a synonym for "harmless," so the two concepts are antonyms. "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms, as are "angry" and "serene."

Example Question #1654 : Synonyms

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

CLANDESTINELY

Possible Answers:

Expertly

Jubilantly

Ambiguously

Surreptitiously

Dubiously

Correct answer:

Surreptitiously

Explanation:

"Clandestine" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive, furtive. "Ambiguous" means unclear and vague. "Expert" means skillful, and "dubious" means doubtful. "Jubilant" is a synonym for joyful and exultant.

Example Question #1655 : Synonyms

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

FULSOMELY

Possible Answers:

Slowly

Hastily

Excessively

Tranquilly

Handsomely

Correct answer:

Excessively

Explanation:

"Fulsome" is a word for excessive, extravagant, or inordinate. "Hasty" means very fast or hurried, and "slow" is an antonym of this concept. "Tranquil" means calm and placid. "Handsome" means attractive or substantial, depending on context.

Example Question #1656 : Synonyms

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

MISCHIEVOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Petulantly

Eminently

Enigmatically

Disobediently

Imminently

Correct answer:

Disobediently

Explanation:

"Mischievous" means "disobedient" or inclined to cause trouble. "Petulant" means peevish or irritated. "Enigmatic" means mysterious or puzzling. "Eminent" means distinguished and prominent, while "imminent" means impending or upcoming.

Example Question #1657 : Synonyms

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

MORDANTLY

Possible Answers:

Domestically

Exaggeratedly

Exotically

Caustically

Superficially

Correct answer:

Caustically

Explanation:

"Mordant" means caustic, acerbic, or biting. "Exotic" means foreign and is a near antonym to "domestic." "Exaggerated" means overstated or overemphasized, and "superficial" means shallow.

Example Question #1658 : Synonyms

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

INGRATIATINGLY

Possible Answers:

Ardently

Lusciously

Thankfully

Nakedly

Smarmily

Correct answer:

Smarmily

Explanation:

"Ingratiating" means sycophantic or smarmy, trying to flatter or compliment someone in order to gain favor. "Naked" means bare or nude. "Ardent" is a synonym for fervent and fervid. "Luscious" means delicious or succulent. "Thankful" is another word for "grateful."

Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INNOCUOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Contagiously

Pathologically

Despicably

Harmlessly

Resolutely

Correct answer:

Harmlessly

Explanation:

"Innocuous" means harmless, safe, and inoffensive. "Despicable" means hateful and loathsome. "Resolute" means determined and resolved. The word "inoculation" means vaccination and is related to "contagion" and "pathology," but it is not related to "innocuous."

Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

METICULOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Excruciatingly

Listlessly

Fastidiously

Querulously

Sloppily

Correct answer:

Fastidiously

Explanation:

"Meticulous" means careful, fastidious, paying painstaking attention. This is an antonym of "sloppy." "Listless" is a synonym for "tired" or "lethargic," and "querulous" means irritable and petulant. "Excruciating" means intensely painful.

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