SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1659 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXIGENTLY

Possible Answers:

Cryptically

Quintessentially

Sedulously

Calamitously

Urgently

Correct answer:

Urgently

Explanation:

"Exigent" is another word for urgent or dire. "Calamitous" means disastrous, and "cryptic" means enigmatic. "Quintessential" is a synonym for "classic," "stereotypical," or "archetypical." "Sedulous" is a synonym for "assiduous" or hardworking.

Example Question #1660 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMMANENTLY

Possible Answers:

Inherently

Stingily

Largely

Exuberantly

Symbolically

Correct answer:

Inherently

Explanation:

"Immanent" means "inherent." "Symbolic" means representational, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Exuberant" is a synonym for "overjoyed" or ebullient. "Stingy" means miserly or thrifty.

Example Question #1661 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OBDURANTLY

Possible Answers:

Enigmatically

Censoriously

Potently

Vivaciously

Recalcitrantly

Correct answer:

Recalcitrantly

Explanation:

"Obdurate" means stubborn or recalcitrant. "Vivacious" means lively, spirited. "Potent" means powerful. "Censorious" is a synonym for "highly critical." "Enigmatic" is another word for mysterious.

Example Question #1662 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRESUMPTUOSLY

Possible Answers:

Dubiously

Laconically

Brazenly

Lucidly

Loquaciously

Correct answer:

Brazenly

Explanation:

"Presumptuous" is a synonym for "arrogant," "brazen," or "overly confident." "Dubious" means doubtful, and "lucid" means clear. "Laconic" means concise or terse, which is a near antonym for "loquacious," or talkative.

Example Question #1663 : Identifying Synonyms

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

QUIXOTICALLY

Possible Answers:

Zealously

Villainously

Creatively

Idealistically

Fractiously

Correct answer:

Idealistically

Explanation:

"Quixotic" means hopelessly, romantically idealistic. "Villainous" is a synonym for "wicked," and "fractious" means grumpy, irritable, or unruly. "Zealous" means passionately enthusiastic. Another word for "creative" is imaginative.

Example Question #1664 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CHOLERICALLY

Possible Answers:

Abstemiously

Ridiculously

Snowily

Irritably

Fictitiously

Correct answer:

Irritably

Explanation:

"Choleric" is a somewhat antiquated word for irritated and irascible. "Snowily" is the adverb form of "snow," and "fictitiously" is the adverb form of "fiction." Another word for "ridiculous" is ludicrous. Another word for "abstemious" is sober or temperate.

Example Question #1665 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COERCIVELY

Possible Answers:

Kindly

Pruriently

Pestilently

Threateningly

Immanently

Correct answer:

Threateningly

Explanation:

To "coerce" someone is to force or threaten them to do something. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent." "Pestilent" is a synonym for "deadly" or dangerous. "Prurient" means lustful or salacious, and "kind" simply means benevolent, gentle, or warmhearted.

Example Question #1666 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSUPERABLY

Possible Answers:

Powerfully

Insurmountably

Libidinously

Salaciously

Mechanically

Correct answer:

Insurmountably

Explanation:

Something "insuperable" is impossible to overcome or surmount. "Salacious" and "libidinous" are both synonyms for "lustful." Another word for "powerful" is potent. Another word for "mechanical" is routine or automatic.

Example Question #1667 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SOLICITOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Dubiously

Guilelessly

Immaculately

Innocuously

Concernedly

Correct answer:

Concernedly

Explanation:

To be "solicitous" is to be concerned or care for someone. "Dubious" means doubtful or skeptical. "Guileless" means naive, and "innocuous" means harmless. "Immaculate" is a synonym for "pristine," spotless.

Example Question #1668 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUCCINCTLY

Possible Answers:

Pithily

Attentively

Abstractly

Imperceptibly

Frigidly

Correct answer:

Pithily

Explanation:

"Succinct" means pithy, laconic, concise, or terse. "Abstract" is a synonym for "concrete." "Attentive" means observant or perceptive. "Imperceptible" means scarcely noticeable. "Frigid" means very cold.

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