SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

VALIANTLY

Possible Answers:

Royally

Wholly

Energetically

Bravely

Vigorously

Correct answer:

Bravely

Explanation:

"Valiant" is a synonym for "brave" and "courageous." "Vigorous" means robust, healthy, or energetic. "Royal" is a word used to describe monarchs and rulers, particularly kings and queens. "Wholly" means entirely or completely.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PUNISHINGLY

Possible Answers:

Smugly

Grimily

Exuberantly

Explicitly

Taxingly

Correct answer:

Taxingly

Explanation:

While to "punish" can mean to make someone suffer in response to a bad action, "punishing" can also mean grueling, demanding, or taxing (usually in the context of a particular situation or action). "Grimy" means dirty, "smug" means self-satisfied, and "exuberant" means joyful. "Explicit" means clear and straightforward.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INSCRUTABLY

Possible Answers:

Nostalgically

Flexibly

Inexplicably

Hostilely

Obediently

Correct answer:

Inexplicably

Explanation:

Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

RELATIVELY

Possible Answers:

Purportedly

Absolutely

Comparatively

Shoddily

Grievously

Correct answer:

Comparatively

Explanation:

"Relative" and 'comparative" are synonyms. "Absolutely" is the antonym of these two words. "Grievous" means serious or severe, and "purported" means supposed. "Shoddy" and "cheap" are synonyms.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SUSPICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Selfishly

Subtly

Evasively

Overtly

Disreputably

Correct answer:

Disreputably

Explanation:

"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

FESTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Gloomily

Bashfully

Glumly

Jubilantly

Merrily

Correct answer:

Merrily

Explanation:

"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."

Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

HAUNTINGLY

Possible Answers:

Immoderately

Evocatively

Excessively

Fearfully

Elusively

Correct answer:

Evocatively

Explanation:

Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."

Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PRISTINELY

Possible Answers:

Tastefully

Spotlessly

Prudishly

Fortunately

Obnoxiously

Correct answer:

Spotlessly

Explanation:

"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).

Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CONVIVIALLY

Possible Answers:

Cheerfully

Astutely

Wretchedly

Damply

Energetically

Correct answer:

Cheerfully

Explanation:

"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.

Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

TRIFLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Arrogantly

Tempestuously

Plausibly

Unimportantly

Intriguingly

Correct answer:

Unimportantly

Explanation:

Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.

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