SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #201 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

VIRULENTLY

Possible Answers:

Bitterly

Ostentatiously

Ingeniously

Innovatively

Superfluously

Correct answer:

Bitterly

Explanation:

"Virulent" means bitter or extremely harmful, depending on the context (e.g. a virulent tirade or a virulent disease). "Ingenious" is a synonym for "clever" and "innovative." "Superfluous" means excessive or unnecessary. "Ostentatious" means showy in a conspicuous, pretentious way.

Example Question #202 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

UNIRONICALLY

Possible Answers:

Mordantly

Earnestly

Trenchantly

Deplorably

Insincerely

Correct answer:

Earnestly

Explanation:

If something is "not ironic," it is sincere or in earnest. "Mordant" and "trenchant" are synonyms for harsh, cutting. "Deplorable" means reprehensible or disgraceful.

Example Question #203 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SERENDIPITOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Fortunately

Cacophonously

Religiously

Sibilantly

Heedlessly

Correct answer:

Fortunately

Explanation:

"Serendipity" is luck or random good fortune. This isn't the same thing as "religious" or "faithful." "Heedless" means reckless, unmindful, and incautious. "Sibilant" describes a hissing sound, and "cacophonous" describes a chaotic mess of sound.

Example Question #2487 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

JOCULARLY

Possible Answers:

Insufferably

Execrably

Obdurately

Jokingly

Disarmingly

Correct answer:

Jokingly

Explanation:

"Jocular" means joking, humorous. "Execrable" means terrible, dreadful. "Insufferable" is a synonym for "dreadful." "Obdurate" means stubborn, recalcitrant. "Disarming" means charming or beguiling.

Example Question #1691 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VERACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Mendaciously

Ostentatiously

Truthfully

Covertly

Circumspectly

Correct answer:

Truthfully

Explanation:

"Veracious" is a synonym for "truthful." This is an antonym for "mendacious," which means dishonest. "Circumspect" means cautious, guarded. "Covert" means furtive, secretive, or stealthy. "Ostentatious" is a synonym for "showy."

Example Question #204 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DEMURELY

Possible Answers:

Perceptively

Immanently

Secretively

Unwittingly

Modestly

Correct answer:

Modestly

Explanation:

"Demure" means modest, meek, or shy and is almost always used to describe a young lady. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent," and "perceptive" means insightful, intuitive. "Unwitting" means unaware, unknowing, or even oblivious. "Secretive" means stealthy or furtive.

Example Question #1693 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INTERMINABLY

Possible Answers:

Dubiously

Vociferously

Vehemently

Rudely

Ceaselessly

Correct answer:

Ceaselessly

Explanation:

"Interminable" means ceaseless, unending. "Dubious" can mean doubtful or suspicious, depending on the context. "Vociferous" and "vehement" are synonyms. Another word for "rude" is impolite, discourteous.

Example Question #201 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DROLLY

Possible Answers:

Inexorably

Surreptitiously

Gloomily

Fictitiously

Humorously

Correct answer:

Humorously

Explanation:

"Droll" is another word for humorous or mirthful. "Fictitious" means false, fabricated. "Gloomy" is a synonym for melancholy or downcast or, depending on context, dark and shadowy. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms, as are "inexorable" and "unyielding."

Example Question #202 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PERSIPACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Relevantly

Oppressively

Assiduously

Elastically

Perceptively

Correct answer:

Perceptively

Explanation:

"Perspicacious" is another word for perceptive and astute. A synonym for "relevant" is germane, and a synonym for "oppressive" is overpowering, burdensome. To be "elastic" is to be flexible, either literally (as with fabric) or figuratively (as with a resilient personality). "Assiduous" is a synonym for "hardworking."

Example Question #203 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

GLIBLY

Possible Answers:

Masterfully

Zoologically

Smoothly

Discursively

Misanthropically

Correct answer:

Smoothly

Explanation:

"Glib" speech is smooth, polished, and not always sincere. "Masterful" is another word for expert or skillful. "Zoology" is the study of animals, and "misanthropy" is the hatred or dislike of humankind. "Discursive" means rambling, wordy, or meandering and usually refers to explanations or discussions.

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