SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1751 : Synonyms

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

BALEFULLY

Possible Answers:

Menacingly

Gleefully

Saucily

Drunkenly

Candidly

Correct answer:

Menacingly

Explanation:

"Baleful" means threatening, menacing, and hostile. "Candid" means sincere and frank. "Drunken" is a synonym for "inebriated," and "saucy" is a synonym for "cheeky." Gleeful" means joyful, elated.

Example Question #1752 : Synonyms

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

OBSEQUIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Haughtily

Drolly

Superciliously

Abstemiously

Sycophantically

Correct answer:

Sycophantically

Explanation:

"Obsequious" means sycophantic, fawning, flattering, or servile. This is an antonym for "haughty," which also means supercilious. "Droll" means humorous, particularly in a dry way. "Abstemious" means temperate or moderate.

Example Question #1753 : Synonyms

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

MAWKISHLY

Possible Answers:

Plaintively

Scurrilously

Sentimentally

Clairvoyantly

Potently

Correct answer:

Sentimentally

Explanation:

"Mawkish" means overly sentimental or maudlin. "Clairvoyant" means able to predict the future, and "plaintive" means poignant. "Potent" is a synonym for "powerful." "Scurrilous" describes something that is both libellous and scandalous.

Example Question #1754 : Synonyms

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

SAUCILY

Possible Answers:

Complaisantly

Acquiescently

Cheekily

Prodigally

Surreptitiously

Correct answer:

Cheekily

Explanation:

"Saucy" is a word for cheeky, flippant, or impudent. "Complaisant" is a synonym for "acquiescent." "Prodigal" is a synonym for "wasteful" or profligate. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms.

Example Question #1755 : Synonyms

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

LANGUOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Torpidly

Vacuously

Vividly

Insipidly

Happily

Correct answer:

Torpidly

Explanation:

"Languorous" means torpid, lethargic, or lazy because of tiredness. "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms, of course, as are "vivid" and "insipid." "Vacuous" means inane, unintelligent, and vacant.

Example Question #1756 : Synonyms

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

INCREDULOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Coercively

Ingeniously

Skeptically

Clangorously

Preposterously

Correct answer:

Skeptically

Explanation:

"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.

Example Question #1757 : Synonyms

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

PRIMORDIALLY

Possible Answers:

Elementarily

Anciently

Discursively

Contritely

Enigmatically

Correct answer:

Anciently

Explanation:

"Primordial" means ancient or prehistoric. "Discursive" means rambling or digressive. "Elementary" means simple or basic. "Enigmatic" means mysterious or cryptic. "Contrite" means penitent, remorseful.

Example Question #1758 : Synonyms

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

UNCONSCIONABLY

Possible Answers:

Vociferously

Exigently

Furiously

Capriciously

Indefensibly

Correct answer:

Indefensibly

Explanation:

"Unconscionable" means immoral, unethical, or indefensible. "Exigent" means urgent, and "capricious" means whimsical. "Vociferous" means vocal and vehement. "Furious" means very angry.

Example Question #1759 : Synonyms

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

NEBULOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Distinguishedly

Circumspectly

Distinctly

Hazily

Smilingly

Correct answer:

Hazily

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means hazy, foggy, or indistinct. This is an antonym for "distinct." "Distinguished" means eminent or illustrious. "Circumspect" means cautious, withdrawn.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INCITE

Possible Answers:

enclose

capitilize

uproot

encourage

follow

Correct answer:

encourage

Explanation:

"Incite" means to stir up or encourage, often regarding unlawful behavior.

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