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 #1713 : Synonyms

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

OPPROBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Lyrically

Vituperatively

Recalcitrantly

Reluctantly

Belligerently

Correct answer:

Vituperatively

Explanation:

"Opprobrious" and "vituperative" both mean verbally abusive. "Recalcitrant" means uncooperative and stubborn. "Reluctant" means hesitant, and "lyrical" means poetic. "Belligerent" is another word for aggressive.

Example Question #1714 : Synonyms

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

SALACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Vivaciously

Pruriently

Gently

Decorously

Barbarously

Correct answer:

Pruriently

Explanation:

"Salacious" and "prurient" both describe an indecent interest in sexual matters. "Decorous," which means polite and proper, is an antonym for this. "Barbarous" means cruel and savage. "Gentle" means tender and kind. "Vivacious" means lively.

Example Question #1715 : Synonyms

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

SEAMLESSLY

Possible Answers:

Intransigently

Epigrammatically

Stalwart

Continuously

Vicariously

Correct answer:

Continuously

Explanation:

"Seamless" means without a seam, bump, or interruption. "Epigrammatic" means pithy, and "stalwart" means loyal. "Intransigent" is another word for stubborn. "Vicarious" is a synonym for "secondhand" or indirect.

Example Question #1716 : Synonyms

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

PUNITIVELY

Possible Answers:

Fanatically

Punishingly

Clangorously

Triflingly

Gelidly

Correct answer:

Punishingly

Explanation:

"Punitive" is a synonym for "punishing." "Clangorous" means loud and clamorous. "Gelid" is a synonym for "icy" or cold. "Trifling" means trivial and unimportant. "Fanatic" means zealously militant.

Example Question #1717 : Synonyms

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

SANGUINELY

Possible Answers:

Optimistically

Unlawfully

Frankly

Prophetically

Cynically

Correct answer:

Optimistically

Explanation:

"Sanguine" means cheerful and "optimistic." This is an antonym for "cynical," or pessimistic. "Prophetic" means clairvoyant, able to see the future. Another word for "unlawful" is illegal, and another word for "frank" is forthright.

Example Question #1718 : Synonyms

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

REPREHENSIBLY

Possible Answers:

Petulantly

Fantastically

Deplorably

Indigently

Indignantly

Correct answer:

Deplorably

Explanation:

"Reprehensible" is a synonym for deplorable, detestable. Another word for "fantastical" is magical, and another word for "petulant" is irritable or peevish. "Indignant" means resentful, offended, and annoyed, whereas "indigent" means vagrant or penniless.

Example Question #1719 : Synonyms

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

DISCURSIVELY

Possible Answers:

Ramblingly

Superficially

Congenially

Shrewdly

Solemnly

Correct answer:

Ramblingly

Explanation:

"Discursive" means rambling and digressive. "Shrewd" means astute, and "congenial" means personable, friendly. Another word for "solemn" is somber. Another word for "superficial" is shallow.

Example Question #1720 : Synonyms

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

VOCIFEROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Misanthropically

Pruriently

Vehemently

Sanguinely

Lethargically

Correct answer:

Vehemently

Explanation:

"Vociferous" means vehement, loud, clamorous, and protesting. "Sanguine" means optimistic and cheerful. "Lethargy" is lassitude or sluggishness. "Misanthropic" means antisocial or unfriendly, and "prurient" means lustful, inordinately concerned with sexual matters.

Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PEJORATIVELY

Possible Answers:

Complaisantly

Derogatorily

Morbidly

Luridly

Pleasantly

Correct answer:

Derogatorily

Explanation:

"Pejorative" means disparaging or derogatory. "Lurid" is a synonym for "bright" and garish. "Complaisant" means obliging, agreeable, or giving in easily. "Pleasant" means enjoyable, friendly, or nice. "Morbid" means macabre or abnormally interested in death and disease.

Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SCURRILOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Pithily

Truthfully

Scandalously

Infectiously

Ostentatiously

Correct answer:

Scandalously

Explanation:

Something "scurrilous" spreads slanderous, scandalous, and sometimes humorous claims about someone. A synonym for "infectious" is contagious, and a synonym for "truthful" is "honest." "Pithy" means succinct and terse, to the point. "Ostentatious" means showy or pretentious.

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