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 #481 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMMORALLY

Possible Answers:

Dishonestly

Sparsely

Arrogantly

Unlovingly

Attractively

Correct answer:

Dishonestly

Explanation:

"Immoral" means lacking in ethics/morals and is a synonym for "dishonest." "Arrogant" means conceit or stuck up. "Lovingly" and "unlovingly" are antonyms, as are "attractively" and "unattractively." "Sparse" means thin or scanty and is an antonym of "abundant."

Example Question #482 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ASSUREDLY

Possible Answers:

Sporadically

Lyrically

Randomly

Dangerously

Definitely

Correct answer:

Definitely

Explanation:

"Assuredly" and "definitely" are synonyms. "Sporadically" and "randomly" are synonyms that both means haphazardly. Something "lyrical" involves lyrics (the word is loosely used as a synonym for "poetic"). "Dangerous" means risky or perilous.

Example Question #483 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PERIPHERALLY

Possible Answers:

Commercially

Internally

Centrally

Suspiciously

Externally

Correct answer:

Externally

Explanation:

Something "peripheral" is on the external edge or outskirts. It's the opposite of "internally" and "centrally." To be "suspicious" is to distrust or doubt something. Describing something as "commercial" means that that thing is principally concerned with commerce or business, with making a monetary profit.

Example Question #484 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ZESTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Heavily

Drably

Fearfully

Lividly

Eagerly

Correct answer:

Eagerly

Explanation:

To have "zest" is to have eagerness or enthusiasm for something. "Livid" means furious, and "heavy" means weighty or dense. "Fearful" means afraid or frightened. "Drab" means dull or lacking in color.

Example Question #485 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SOURLY

Possible Answers:

Sadly

Inclusively

Angrily

Tartly

Exclusively

Correct answer:

Tartly

Explanation:

Something "sour" (either a food or a person's attitude) is tart or bitter. "Exclusively" and "inclusively" are antonyms. "Sad" means sorrowful. "Angry" means mad, annoyed, displeased.

Example Question #486 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AMENABLY

Possible Answers:

Pleasurably

Cooperatively

Clumsily

Painfully

Plentifully

Correct answer:

Cooperatively

Explanation:

If someone is "amenable," he or she is open, receptive, and cooperative. "Painful" and "pleasurable" are near antonyms. "Clumsy" means awkward or uncoordinated. "Plentiful" and "abundant" are synonyms.

Example Question #487 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PLENTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Overly

Repentantly

Abundantly

Painfully

Punishingly

Correct answer:

Abundantly

Explanation:

"Plentiful" and "abundant" both mean existing in large quantities. "Repentant" means feeling regret, remorse, and sorrow. "Overly" and "insufficiently" are antonyms, as are "painfully" and "pleasurably." "Punishingly" means in a punishing or taxing manner.

Example Question #488 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PUZZLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Clearly

Charitably

Artistically

Sardonically

Bafflingly

Correct answer:

Bafflingly

Explanation:

"Puzzling" means baffling or confusing. This is a near antonym of "clear." "Charitable" means philanthropic, generous, or giving. "Artistic" means creative or aesthetic. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, mocking, or ironic.

Example Question #489 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SPARSELY

Possible Answers:

Drunkenly

Aggressively

Thinly

Technically

Severely

Correct answer:

Thinly

Explanation:

"Sparse" means thin or scanty. "Drunken" and "inebriated" are synonyms, as are "technically" and "strictly." "Severe" can mean strict, acute, or harsh. To "spar" means to fight, but it's not the same word as "sparse," which doesn't have anything to do with aggression.

Example Question #490 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IRRESPONSIBLY

Possible Answers:

Riskily

Bravely

Industriously

Diligently

Wildly

Correct answer:

Riskily

Explanation:

To be "risky" is to be dangerous and irresponsible. "Diligent" means hardworking and industrious. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms. While someone being irresponsible may also be wild, the two are not necessarily synonyms.

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