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 #421 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VIRTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Dimly

Urgently

Artificially

Temptingly

Predominantly

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 #422 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BOASTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Swaggeringly

Boringly

Violently

Frequently

Tensely

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 #423 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SMUGLY

Possible Answers:

Tidily

Warmly

Unnaturally

Conceitedly

Cozily

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 #424 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXTRAVAGANTLY

Possible Answers:

Excessively

Argumentatively

Luckily

Richly

Suggestively

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 #425 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GRATEFULLY

Possible Answers:

Freely

Gravely

Sickly

Correctly

Thankfully

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 #426 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FURTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Secretively

Reassuringly

Keenly

Seriously

Hardly

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 #427 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXUBERANTLY

Possible Answers:

Joyfully

Eventually

Heavily

Woefully

Kindly

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 #721 : Synonyms

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

PRAGMATICALLY

Possible Answers:

Foolishly

Thankfully

Initially

Practically

Uselessly

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 #722 : Synonyms

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

MORALLY

Possible Answers:

Morbidly

Ethically

Overconfidently

Innocently

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 #723 : Synonyms

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

GRIMILY

Possible Answers:

Obliquely

Hugely

Saltily

Dirtily

Queerly

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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