SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #683 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FURIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Angrily

Dutifully

Abnormally

Triumphantly

Woefully

Correct answer:

Angrily

Explanation:

"Furious" means angry. "Woeful" means tragic or miserable. "Abnormal" means unusual or out of the ordinary. "Dutiful" means performing required tasks and obligations, and "triumphant" means victorious.

Example Question #684 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COLORFULLY

Possible Answers:

Greenly

Vibrantly

Lucidly

Shallowly

Translucently

Correct answer:

Vibrantly

Explanation:

"Colorful" can mean bright, vibrant, lively, or exciting. Something "translucent" allows light to pass through it, and something "lucid" is clear and comprehensible. "Shallowly" is an antonym of deeply.

Example Question #685 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to this word:

Wretchedly

Possible Answers:

religiously

mechanically

dearly

carefully

miserably

Correct answer:

miserably

Explanation:

To be wretched is to be miserable, unfortunate, or even despairing. To be religious is to follow a religion (people) or be related to a religion (things). Mechanically means in the manner of a machine, and carefully means cautiously. Dearly and very much are synonyms.

Example Question #686 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HASTILY

Possible Answers:

Entirely

Sloppily

Longingly

Hurriedly

Mostly

Correct answer:

Hurriedly

Explanation:

"Hasty" means too quick, urgent, rushed, or hurried. "Sloppy" and "careless" and "haphazard" are all synonyms, and "entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms. "Mostly" and "mainly" are also synonyms. "Longing" means yearning for or craving a person, place, or thing.

Example Question #691 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MINUTELY

Possible Answers:

Microscopically

Optimistically

Obsessively

Quickly

Freely

Correct answer:

Microscopically

Explanation:

Used as an adjective, "minute" means very small in size or importance. "Quickly" and "rapidly" are synonyms. "Optimistic" means inclined to view things positively or favorably, and "freely" means without restraint. "Obsessive" means all-consuming and can be similar in meaning to compulsive.

Example Question #692 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WARILY

Possible Answers:

Cautiously

 Treacherously

Belligerently

Successfully

Tediously

Correct answer:

Cautiously

Explanation:

"Wary" means cautious and carefully. "Tedious" means monotonous, "belligerent" means aggressive, and "treacherous" means traitorous or dangerous. Someone who is successful achieves his/her goals well.

Example Question #693 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TRIUMPHANTLY

Possible Answers:

Extremely

Solidly

Shyly

Thoughtfully

Inappropriately

Correct answer:

Thoughtfully

Explanation:

To be "triumphant" is to be victorious. "Extremely" and "minimally" are near antonyms, as are "shyly" and "boldly," and "inappropriately" and "appropriately." In addition to being a state of matter, "solid" can be used to describe something based on sound logic and reasoning.

Example Question #694 : Identifying Synonyms

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

STORMILY

Possible Answers:

Tempestuously

Faithfully

Viciously

Steadily

Fondly

Correct answer:

Tempestuously

Explanation:

A "tempest" is another word for a storm, so stormily and tempestuously are synonyms. "Faithfully" and "loyally" are synonyms. "Fondly" and "affectionately" are synonyms. "Vicious" means deliberately cruel or hurtful. "Steady" means stable and reliable.

Example Question #695 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MERRILY

Possible Answers:

Nuptually

Tersely

Fondly

Intensely

Cheerfully

Correct answer:

Cheerfully

Explanation:

"Merrily" means cheerfully/in a lively or lighthearted manner. "Nuptual" refers to weddings and marriage. "Fondly" means affectionately. "Tersely" means briefly or concisely and refers usually to speech. "Intensely" and "extremely" are near synonyms.

Example Question #696 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VIRTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Temptingly

Dimly

Predominantly

Artificially

Urgently

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.

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