SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #714 : Synonyms

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

VIRTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Dimly

Predominantly

Artificially

Urgently

Temptingly

Correct answer:

Artificially

Explanation:

"Virtual" can mean either artificial and simulated (as in the world of technology) or almost and practically. Something "urgent" requires immediate attention, and something "dim" is poorly lit or unintelligent, depending on context. "Predominantly" and "mainly" are synonyms. Something "tempting" is appealing or attractive despite being wrong or ill advised.

Example Question #715 : Synonyms

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

BOASTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Tensely

Frequently

Boringly

Violently

Swaggeringly

Correct answer:

Swaggeringly

Explanation:

A "boastful" person is someone who tends to brag, swagger, and generally think too highly of himself/herself. Something "boring" is dull and uninteresting, and something "frequent" happens often. "Violently" and "peacefully" are antonyms. "Tense" and "taut" are synonyms.

Example Question #716 : Synonyms

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

SMUGLY

Possible Answers:

Tidily

Conceitedly

Cozily

Unnaturally

Warmly

Correct answer:

Conceitedly

Explanation:

Someone who is "smug" is conceited, self-satisfied, and overly pleased with himself/herself. "Tidy" means neat and organized. "Unnatural" is an antonym of "natural," and "warm" is an antonym of "cool." "Cozy" means snug and comfortable.

Example Question #717 : Synonyms

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

EXTRAVAGANTLY

Possible Answers:

Luckily

Richly

Suggestively

Excessively

Argumentatively

Correct answer:

Excessively

Explanation:

"Extravagant" means excessive, exorbitant, or extremely lavish. "Richly" and "poorly" are antonyms, as are "luckily" and "unluckily." "Argumentatively" and "cooperatively" are also antonyms. "Suggestive" and "evocative" are synonyms.

Example Question #718 : Synonyms

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

GRATEFULLY

Possible Answers:

Gravely

Sickly

Freely

Thankfully

Correctly

Correct answer:

Thankfully

Explanation:

To be "grateful" is to be thankful. "Gravely" means seriously, "freely" means in an unrestrained manner, and "sickly" means unhealthily. "Correct" and "incorrect" are antonyms.

Example Question #719 : Synonyms

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

FURTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Secretively

Seriously

Reassuringly

Hardly

Keenly

Correct answer:

Secretively

Explanation:

"Furtive" means sly, shift, or secretive. Something "reassuring" is designed to remove doubts and fears. "Hardly" is a synonym for barely, and "keenly" is a synonym for sharply, acutely, or piercingly. "Seriously" means solemnly or gravely.

Example Question #720 : Synonyms

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

EXUBERANTLY

Possible Answers:

Joyfully

Kindly

Heavily

Eventually

Woefully

Correct answer:

Joyfully

Explanation:

"Exuberant" means excited, joyful, or energetic. "Kind" means warmhearted or gentle. "Eventually" means in the end, or in time. "Heavily" and "lightly" are antonyms. "Woefully" means sadly, tragically, or even miserably.

Example Question #701 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRAGMATICALLY

Possible Answers:

Thankfully

Uselessly

Initially

Foolishly

Practically

Correct answer:

Practically

Explanation:

"Pragmatic" means sensible, realistic, and practical. "Initially" means in the beginning. "Thankfully" means gratefully. "Foolish" means silly and stupid. "Uselessly" means not serving any purpose.

Example Question #702 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MORALLY

Possible Answers:

Overconfidently

Innocently

Morbidly

Ethically

Below

Correct answer:

Ethically

Explanation:

"Ethical" and "moral" are synonyms that indicate concern for right and wrong, good and bad. "Morbid," "ghoulish," and "gruesome" are synonyms. "Below" is an adverb meaning beneath or under, and "innocently" is the opposite of guiltily. "Overconfident" means what it looks like: having too much confidence.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

GRIMILY

Possible Answers:

Queerly

Hugely

Saltily

Dirtily

Obliquely

Correct answer:

Dirtily

Explanation:

"Grimy," "dirty," and "filthy" are all synonyms. "Salty" means seasoned with salt or (when describing humor) witty. "Hugely" means enormously, "queerly" means oddly or strangely, and "obliquely" means indirectly.

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