SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

LAVISHLY

Possible Answers:

Fragrantly

Luxuriously

Dubiously

Questionably

Somnolently

Correct answer:

Luxuriously

Explanation:

"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SUPERCILLIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Modestly

Haughtily

Ambiguously

Treacherously

Mechanically

Correct answer:

Haughtily

Explanation:

"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation

Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INSOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Glamorously

Querulously

Impertinently

Somnolently

Salubriously

Correct answer:

Impertinently

Explanation:

"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.

Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INDOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Affably

Eagerly

Rudely

Irrelevantly

Lazily

Correct answer:

Lazily

Explanation:

"Indolence" is another word for laziness or sloth. "Eager" means enthusiastic or avid. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Rude" is a synonym for "insolent," not indolent -- an easy mistake to make. "Relevant" and "irrelevant" are antonyms.

Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INEPTLY

Possible Answers:

Mournfully

Skeptically

Adroitly

Incompetently

Lugubriously

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 #116 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SOCIABLY

Possible Answers:

Lividly

Inimically

Gregariously

Secretively

Furtively

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 #117 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

LUGUBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Conscientiously

Tangibly

Ostensibly

Glumly

Doggedly

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 #118 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DISSONANTLY

Possible Answers:

Torpidly

Sternly

Ardently

Discordantly

Eloquently

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 #119 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

URBANELY

Possible Answers:

Instantaneously

Partially

Nomadically

Suavely

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 #120 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PARSIMONIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Stingily

Explicitly

Munificently

Maliciously

Malevolently

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.

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