SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1531 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUSPICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Overtly

Subtly

Evasively

Disreputably

Selfishly

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 #1532 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FESTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Glumly

Bashfully

Gloomily

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 #1533 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HAUNTINGLY

Possible Answers:

Immoderately

Evocatively

Excessively

Elusively

Fearfully

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 #1534 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRISTINELY

Possible Answers:

Spotlessly

Fortunately

Tastefully

Obnoxiously

Prudishly

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 #1535 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONVIVIALLY

Possible Answers:

Damply

Cheerfully

Astutely

Energetically

Wretchedly

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 #1536 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TRIFLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Unimportantly

Arrogantly

Tempestuously

Plausibly

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.

Example Question #1537 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NEGLIGIBLY

Possible Answers:

Significantly

Trivially

Darkly

Monetarily

Urgently

Correct answer:

Trivially

Explanation:

Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.

Example Question #1538 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MAGNANIMOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Maliciously

Frivolously

Cautiously

Generously

Loquaciously

Correct answer:

Generously

Explanation:

"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.

Example Question #1539 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CHRONICALLY

Possible Answers:

Sickly

Imminently

Ravenously

Prudently

Persistently

Correct answer:

Persistently

Explanation:

"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.

Example Question #1540 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UNBEARABLY

Possible Answers:

Cleverly

Intolerably

Crucially

Wittily

Loquaciously

Correct answer:

Intolerably

Explanation:

"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.

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