SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

ESOTERIC

Possible Answers:

Meekly

Pungently

Immaturely

Enviously

Abstruse

Correct answer:

Abstruse

Explanation:

"Esoteric" and "abstruse" both mean obscure and difficult to understand. "Envious" means jealous, and "pungent" means strong smelling. "Immature" means juvenile. "Meek" means timid.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CIRCUITOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Murderously

Incredibly

Tortuously

Directly

Delectably

Correct answer:

Tortuously

Explanation:

"Circuitous" and "tortuous" both mean twisted or roundabout. They are antonyms of "direct." "Murderous" means homicidal, and "delectable" means delicious. "Incredible" means unbelievable.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CLOUDILY

Possible Answers:

Transparently

Slyly

Sympathetically

Opaquely

Eccentrically

Correct answer:

Opaquely

Explanation:

"Cloudy" and "opaque" both mean nontransparent, which is the antonym of "transparent." "Sympathetic" and "empathetic" are loose synonyms, and "sly" means sneaky. "Eccentric" means zany or idiosyncratic.

Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INCISIVELY

Possible Answers:

Cuttingly

Vigilantly

Chronically

Vacantly

Frivolously

Correct answer:

Cuttingly

Explanation:

"Incisive" (usually used to describe people or thought processes) means acute, sharp, or cutting. "Chronically" means persistently. "Vacant" means empty. "Vigilant" means alert and watchful. "Frivolous" means carefree, flighty, and flippant.

Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INSIGHTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Sharply

Bluntly

Tiredly

Intuitively

Convincingly

Correct answer:

Intuitively

Explanation:

"Insightful" means intuitive and perceptive. "Blunt" and "sharp" are antonyms. "Convincing" and "persuasive" are synonyms. "Tired" and "weary" are synonyms.

Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

LUCIDLY

Possible Answers:

Intelligibly

Sinisterly

Murkily

Truthfully

Grimly

Correct answer:

Intelligibly

Explanation:

"Lucid" means clear, well explained, and intelligible. This is the opposite of "murky." "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms, as are "grimly" and "cheerfully." "Sinister" means ominous.

Example Question #1501 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UNLAWFULLY

Possible Answers:

Evocatively

Illegally

Direly

Cautiously

Diligently

Correct answer:

Illegally

Explanation:

"Unlawful" and "illegal" are synonyms that both mean against the law. "Cautious" means careful, and "diligent" means hardworking. "Evocative" means evoking certain memories or sensations. "Dire" means very urgent.

Example Question #1502 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISCERNINGLY

Possible Answers:

Tenderly

Domestically

Perceptively

Exotically

Enigmatically

Correct answer:

Perceptively

Explanation:

"Discerning" means perceptive. "Tender" means loving and gentle. "Enigmatic" means mysterious. "Exotic" and "domestic" are synonyms.

Example Question #1503 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PARTIALLY

Possible Answers:

Diffidently

Incompletely

Zanily

Robustly

Wholly

Correct answer:

Incompletely

Explanation:

"Partial" means incomplete. This is an antonym of "wholly." "Zany" means strange or eccentric. "Robust" means strong, vigorous, or sturdy. "Diffident" means shy.

Example Question #1504 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LASCIVIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Imminently

Presently

Talkatively

Lewdly

Delectably

Correct answer:

Lewdly

Explanation:

"Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. Something "imminent" is impending, happening soon. Similarly, "presently" means soon (or sometimes currently). A synonym for "talkative" is "loquacious." "Delectable" means delicious.

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