SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1643 : Synonyms

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

INEPTLY

Possible Answers:

Skeptically

Incompetently

Lugubriously

Adroitly

Mournfully

Correct answer:

Incompetently

Explanation:

"Inept" means "incompetent," unskilled, or inexpert. This is an antonym for "adroit," or skilled. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, as is "mournful." "Skeptical" means having doubts or difficult to convince.

Example Question #1644 : Synonyms

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

SOCIABLY

Possible Answers:

Lividly

Gregariously

Inimically

Furtively

Secretively

Correct answer:

Gregariously

Explanation:

"Sociable" and "gregarious" are both synonyms for outgoing. "Livid" means furious, and "secretive" means sneaky or furtive. "Inimical" means hostile or harmful.

Example Question #1645 : Synonyms

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

LUGUBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Conscientiously

Glumly

Doggedly

Ostensibly

Tangibly

Correct answer:

Glumly

Explanation:

"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Dogged" means determined, and "ostensible" means purported or supposed. "Conscientious" means dutiful, and "tangible" means able to be touched or felt.

Example Question #1646 : Synonyms

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

DISSONANTLY

Possible Answers:

Discordantly

Ardently

Eloquently

Torpidly

Sternly

Correct answer:

Discordantly

Explanation:

"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 #1647 : Synonyms

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

URBANELY

Possible Answers:

Suavely

Nomadically

Instantaneously

Partially

Disreputable

Correct answer:

Suavely

Explanation:

"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 #1648 : Synonyms

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

PARSIMONIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Explicitly

Munificently

Maliciously

Malevolently

Stingily

Correct answer:

Stingily

Explanation:

"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 #1649 : Synonyms

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

SUPERFICIALLY

Possible Answers:

Pugnaciously

Congenially

Astutely

Unbearably

Shallowly

Correct answer:

Shallowly

Explanation:

"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 #1650 : Synonyms

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

SALUBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Vivaciously

Excessively

Healthily

Exorbitantly

Plausibly

Correct answer:

Healthily

Explanation:

"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 #1651 : Synonyms

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

SOMNOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Sleepily

Alertly

Bellicosely

Surreptitiously

Furtively

Correct answer:

Sleepily

Explanation:

"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 #1652 : Synonyms

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

IMPUDENTLY

Possible Answers:

Despondently

Luxuriously

Charmingly

Mischievously

Insolently

Correct answer:

Insolently

Explanation:

"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.

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