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 #891 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

POIGNANTLY

Possible Answers:

Plaintively

Dissonantly

Superficially

Cruelly

Feistily

Correct answer:

Plaintively

Explanation:

"Poignant" means touching, moving, emotional, and plaintive. "Cruel" is a synonym for "vicious," while "feisty" is a synonym for "spunky" or spirited. "Superficial" means shallow, either literally or figuratively, and "dissonant" means discordant or unharmonious.

Example Question #892 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

APOCRYPHALLY

Possible Answers:

Direly

Lugubriously

Nostalgically

Fictitiously

Melodically

Correct answer:

Fictitiously

Explanation:

An "apocryphal" story is a fictitious or falsified one. "Melodically" is the adverb form of "melody" and usually describes music. "Lugubrious" is a synonym for "glum" and "morose," and "dire" is a synonym for 'urgent." "Nostalgic' means wistful or longing.

Example Question #893 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MISANTHROPICALLY

Possible Answers:

Ingeniously

Antisocially

Vituperatively

Apocryphally

Inexorably

Correct answer:

Antisocially

Explanation:

"Misanthropic" means unfriendly and "antisocial." "Apocryphal" means false or fictitious. "Vituperative" is another word for bitter, and "ingenious" is another word for clever, crafty, or innovative. "Inexorable" means unstoppable or unyielding.

Example Question #894 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

RECLUSIVELY

Possible Answers:

Hermitically

Histrionically

rowdily

Dolefully

Fallaciously

Correct answer:

Hermitically

Explanation:

"Reclusive" means "hermitic" or solitary. "Fallacious" is a synonym for "false." "Doleful" means mournful. "Histrionic" means melodramatic and overly theatrical. "Rowdy" is a synonym for "boisterous."

Example Question #895 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CRAVENLY

Possible Answers:

Resiliently

Lugubriously

Saccharinely

Profligately

Abjectly

Correct answer:

Abjectly

Explanation:

"Craven" means cowardly or abject. "Profligate" means wasteful. "Lugubrious" means glum and morose. "Saccharine" means overly sweet and sentimental. "Resilient" means strong and able to withstand great adversity.

Example Question #896 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ONEROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Petulantly

Intractably

Treacherously

Arduously

Presumptuous

Correct answer:

Arduously

Explanation:

"Onerous" means "arduous," difficult, and burdensome. "Treacherous" and "traitorous" are synonyms, as are "petulant" and "peevish." "Intractable" is a synonym for "stubborn." "Presumptuous" is a synonym for "brazen."

Example Question #897 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ABSTEMIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Salubriously

Moderately

Mordantly

Grandiloquently

Prodigally

Correct answer:

Moderately

Explanation:

"Abstemious" means temperate, moderate. "Grandiloquent" is a synonym for pompous. "Salubrious" and "healthful" are synonyms, as are "prodigal" and "wasteful." "Mordant," "trenchant," and "caustic" are all synonyms.

Example Question #898 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GUILELESSLY

Possible Answers:

Strenuously

Wantonly

Onerously

Ingenuously

Stringently

Correct answer:

Ingenuously

Explanation:

"Guileless" means ingenuous, innocent, and naive. "Onerous" means difficult and laborious. "Strenuous" similarly means arduous. "Stringent" means rigid and strict. "Wanton" means immoral or promiscuous.

Example Question #899 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BOMBASTICALLY

Possible Answers:

Smarmily

Complaisantly

Pompously

Ingratiatingly

Acrimoniously

Correct answer:

Pompously

Explanation:

"Bombastic" is a synonym for grandiloquent and pompous. "Complaisant" is a synonym for "acquiescent" and "amenable." "Ingratiating" and "smarmy" are synonyms. "Acrimonious" means caustic or bitter.

Example Question #900 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTRITELY

Possible Answers:

Haughtily

Illustriously

Penitently

Parsimoniously

Superciliously

Correct answer:

Penitently

Explanation:

"Contrite" means penitent or repentant. "Haughty" and "supercilious" are synonyms that both mean stuck up, conceited. "Illustrious" means distinguished or eminent. "Parsimonious" means stingy or cheap.

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