SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1511 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GRATIFYINGLY

Possible Answers:

Generously

Rewardingly

Victoriously

Tangibly

Swiftly

Correct answer:

Rewardingly

Explanation:

Something "rewarding" is "gratifying." "Victorious" means triumphant. "Tangible" means able to be touched or perceived through touch. "Swift" means rapid or quick. "Generous" and "magnanimous" are synonyms.

Example Question #1512 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXCRUCIATINGLY

Possible Answers:

Apprehensively

Arrogantly

Shrewdly

Painfully

Assertively

Correct answer:

Painfully

Explanation:

"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.

Example Question #1513 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FANATICALLY

Possible Answers:

Trivially

Festively

Modestly

Magically

Militantly

Correct answer:

Militantly

Explanation:

A "fanatic" is a zealot or a militant. "Trivial" means trifling, and "modest" means humble. "Magical" is a near synonym for "fantastical," not "fanatical." "Festive" means cheerful and celebratory.

Example Question #1514 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ZEALOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Energetically

Pristinely

Vigorously

Heatedly

Fervently

Correct answer:

Fervently

Explanation:

"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.

Example Question #1515 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WRYLY

Possible Answers:

Productively

Ironically

Fruitfully

Wistfully

Sinisterly

Correct answer:

Ironically

Explanation:

"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.

Example Question #1516 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSTANTANEOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Extremely

Stupidly

Tinily

Bravely

Immediately

Correct answer:

Immediately

Explanation:

"Instantaneous" means instant or immediate. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms, as are "stupid" and "unintelligent." "Tiny" means very small, and "extremely" means very.

Example Question #1517 : Identifying Synonyms

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

URGENTLY

Possible Answers:

Direly

Strictly

Deafly

Suddenly

Excruciatingly

Correct answer:

Direly

Explanation:

Something "urgent" is dire or pressing and requires immediate attention. "Deaf" means unable to hear, and "sudden" means unexpected and abrupt. "Strict" means stern or rigorous. "Excruciating" means extremely painful.

Example Question #1518 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PLAUSIBLY

Possible Answers:

Heroically

Sonically

Credibly

Vocally

Incredibly

Correct answer:

Credibly

Explanation:

Something "plausible" is credible or believable. "Incredible," which can mean impossible to believe or magnificent and wonderful, is sometimes a antonym of "plausible." 'Vocal" is the adjective form of "voice," and sonic is the adjective form of sound. "Heroic" means brave or valiant, in the manner of a hero or heroine.

Example Question #1519 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DIFFIDENTLY

Possible Answers:

Funnily

Boisterously

Shyly

Difficultly

Believably

Correct answer:

Shyly

Explanation:

"Diffident" means shy, modest, or timid. "Difficult" means challenging or hard, and "boisterous" means rowdy. "Funny" can mean humorous or strange, depending on the context. Something "believable" is plausible or credible.

Example Question #1520 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TANGIBLY

Possible Answers:

Peripherally

Palpably

Taxingly

Zesty

Gaudily

Correct answer:

Palpably

Explanation:

Something "tangible" is palpable or perceptible by touch. Something "taxing" is punishing or demanding. "Peripheral" means external or on the outside border. "Gaudy" means showy, and "zesty," an adjective, means tangy or strong tasting and not tangible.

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