SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #821 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PALATABLY

Possible Answers:

Acceptably

Unbearably

Expertly

Contemptibly

Despicably

Correct answer:

Acceptably

Explanation:

Something "palatable" may be edible, or it may be "acceptable" and agreeable. It depends on the context. "Despicable" means loathsome or contemptible. "Expert" means skillful, and "unbearable" means intolerable or insufferable.

Example Question #822 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AFFABLY

Possible Answers:

Amiably

Heatedly

Musically

Disgustingly

Exotically

Correct answer:

Amiably

Explanation:

"Affable" means friendly or amiable. "Disgusting" means vile, and "exotic" means foreign or strange. "Heated" means passionate or angry/excited. "Musical" is the adjective form of music.

Example Question #823 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MUNIFICENTLY

Possible Answers:

Circuitously

Mercifully

Rewardingly

Inscrutably

Generously

Correct answer:

Generously

Explanation:

"Munificent" means magnanimous, bountiful, or generous. "Inscrutable" and "inexplicable" are synonyms. "Rewarding" and "gratifying" are synonyms. "Merciful" means forgiving and compassionate. "Circuitous" means roundabout, indirect, and winding.

Example Question #824 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BOUNTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Circuitous

Opaquely

Tortuous

Malleably

Plentifully

Correct answer:

Plentifully

Explanation:

"Bountiful" and "plentiful" are synonyms. "Tortuous" means twisty and winding, and it's a synonym for "circuitous." "Malleable" means able to be molded. "Opaque" means cloudy and unclear.

Example Question #825 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PERSONABLY

Possible Answers:

Monstrously

Fondly

Disagreeably

Affectionately

Congenially

Correct answer:

Congenially

Explanation:

"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.

Example Question #826 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SURREPTITIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Conscientiously

Palatably

Furtively

Triflingly

Insufferably

Correct answer:

Furtively

Explanation:

"Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms that mean secretive. "Insufferable" means intolerable, and "conscientious" means dutiful and responsible. Something "trifling" is insignificant. "Palatable" means acceptable.

Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INIMICALLY

Possible Answers:

Dutifully

Miserably

Ostensibly

Harmfully

Happily

Correct answer:

Harmfully

Explanation:

"Inimical" means harmful and damaging. "Miserable" and "happy" are antonyms. "Dutiful" means dedicated and responsible. "Ostensible" means apparent or supposed.

Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

VORACIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Affably

Vigorously

Insatiably

Tiredly

Rashly

Correct answer:

Insatiably

Explanation:

"Voracious" and "insatiable" are both synonyms for very hungry. "Vigorous" means energetic or strong and robust. "Affable" means amiable and cheerful. "Rash" means reckless and hasty.

Example Question #827 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DETRIMENTAL

Possible Answers:

Inimically

Dubiously

Deceptively

Pleasantly

Turbulently

Correct answer:

Inimically

Explanation:

Both "detrimental" and "inimical" mean harmful. "Pleasant" means agreeable and pleasing; "dubious" means doubtful. "Deceptive" and "deceitful" are synonyms. "Turbulent" means stormy.

Example Question #828 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FERVIDLY

Possible Answers:

Apathetically

Lethargically

Furiously

Ardently

Equivocally

Correct answer:

Ardently

Explanation:

"Fervid" means ardent, fervent, and passionate. This is an antonym of "apathetic." "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish, and "furious" means very angry. "Equivocal" means ambiguous and unclear.

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