All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1604 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSONANTLY
Ardently
Torpidly
Sternly
Discordantly
Eloquently
Discordantly
"Dissonant" means disharmonious or "discordant." "Stern" means strict or harsh. "Eloquent" means well spoken or articulate or fluent of speech. "Ardent" means passionate or fervent, and "torpid" means sluggish or lethargic.
Example Question #1605 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URBANELY
Disreputable
Nomadically
Suavely
Partially
Instantaneously
Suavely
"Urbane" means "suave" and sophisticated. "Nomadic" means in the manner of a nomad or wanderer. "Instantaneous" means immediate, and "disreputable" is another word for infamous. "Partial" is a synonym for "incomplete."
Example Question #1606 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUSLY
Stingily
Malevolently
Explicitly
Munificently
Maliciously
Stingily
"Parsimonious" means miserly, cheap, or "stingy." This is an antonym of "munificent," or generous. "Malicious" means spiteful, hurtful, or malevolent. "Explicit" and "implicit" are antonyms.
Example Question #1607 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERFICIALLY
Shallowly
Unbearably
Astutely
Pugnaciously
Congenially
Shallowly
"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Congenial," or "genial," means friendly and personable. "Pugnacious" means argumentative and combative. "Unbearable" means insufferable or intolerable. "Astute" means sharp or shrewd.
Example Question #1608 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALUBRIOUSLY
Excessively
Plausibly
Exorbitantly
Vivaciously
Healthily
Healthily
"Salubrious" means "healthful" or wholesome. "Exorbitant" is another word for excessive. "Vivacious" is a synonym for lively, and "plausible" is a synonym for credible or believable.
Example Question #1609 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOMNOLENTLY
Alertly
Surreptitiously
Furtively
Bellicosely
Sleepily
Sleepily
"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 #1610 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPUDENTLY
Mischievously
Luxuriously
Despondently
Charmingly
Insolently
Insolently
"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 #121 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAUSTICALLY
Happily
Detrimentally
Acrimoniously
Angrily
Innocuously
Acrimoniously
"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 #122 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLANDESTINELY
Dubiously
Jubilantly
Surreptitiously
Expertly
Ambiguously
Surreptitiously
"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 #123 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FULSOMELY
Excessively
Handsomely
Slowly
Tranquilly
Hastily
Excessively
"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.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
