Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs
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SSAT Upper Level Verbal › Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MISANTHROPICALLY
Antisocially
Inexorably
Ingeniously
Vituperatively
Apocryphally
Explanation
"Misanthropic" means unfriendly and "antisocial." "Apocryphal" means false or fictitious. "Vituperative" is another word for bitter, and "ingenious" is another word for clever, crafty, or innovative. "Inexorable" means unstoppable or unyielding.
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VEHEMENTLY
passionately
calmly
reluctantly
rapidly
truthfully
Explanation
"Vehemently"means with strong feeling or passion.
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CONCISE.
Succinct
Replete
Inclusive
Pulchritudinous
Demanding
Explanation
“Concise” means brief and to the point and is therefore closest in meaning to “succinct.” Succinct describes something expressed with brevity and clarity, brief, and to the point. For clarification, replete means filled-up, overflowing; pulchritudinous means very beautiful.
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POLISHED
Glossy
Tarnished
Scratched
Dull
Bruised
Explanation
"Polished" is a synonym for "glossy" and refers to the shining appearance of an item. The other answer choices are antonyms of the word "polished."
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EXECRABLE
Detestable
Needless
Released
Clipped
Supportive
Explanation
"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.
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AUSPICIOUSLY
Promisingly
Truthfully
Miserably
Euphorically
Unfavorably
Explanation
An "auspicious" sign is a promising, fortuitous, or favorable sign. This is an antonym of "unfavorable." "Euphoric" means elated or very happy, and "miserable" means very unhappy. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
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UNCOUTH
Rude
Avaricious
Captious
Ebullient
Holy
Explanation
"Uncouth" means "rude," uncivilized, or unrefined. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "captious" means prone to nitpick or quibble over even the tiniest detail. Another word for "holy" is sacrosanct. Another word for "ebullient" is overjoyed.
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INTRANSIGENT
Stubborn
Ludicrous
Enervated
Invigorated
Amicable
Explanation
"Intransigent" is another word for "stubborn" or recalcitrant. "Amicable" means amiable or friendly. "Ludicrous" means absurd, ridiculous, and laughable. "Invigorated," or strong, is an antonym for "enervated," or weak.
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SUPERCILIOUS.
Condescending
Profound
Elusive
Daft
Crazy
Explanation
“Supercilious” means condescending, or rude and arrogant. For clarification, elusive refers to something that is hard to capture or detect; profound means deep and meaningful; daft means foolish or silly.
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TACIT
Unspoken
Eligible
Jubilant
Ecstatic
Explicit
Explanation
Something "tacit" is understood without being spoken, implicit. This is an antonym for "explicit." "Ecstatic" means euphoric, and "jubilant" means overjoyed. "Eligible" and "qualified" are synonyms.