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 #727 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GRAPHICALLY

Possible Answers:

Deafeningly

Critically

Blindly

Vividly

Obsoletely

Correct answer:

Vividly

Explanation:

Both "graphic" and "vivid" describe something that has clear, evocative details. "Critically" can mean judgmentally or importantly, and "deafeningly" means very loudly. Something "obsolete" is out of date, and something "blind" is unseeing.

Example Question #728 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CURIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Individually

Largely

Communally

Principally

Inquisitively

Correct answer:

Inquisitively

Explanation:

Both "curious" and "inquisitive" describe someone who is interested in learning new things. "Largely" and "principally" both mean mostly, for the most part. "Communally" means in a manner shared by the members of a community, and "individually" is a good antonym for that concept.

Example Question #729 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEAFENINGLY

Possible Answers:

Queerly

Forgetfully

Gladly

Loudly

Cruelly

Correct answer:

Loudly

Explanation:

"Deafeningly" and "loudly" are synonyms. "Cruelly" and "viciously" are synonyms. "Gladly" can mean willingly or happily, and "queerly" can mean strangely. To be "forgetful" means to not remember things in general.

Example Question #730 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INFAMOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Blatantly

Generously

Heroically

Munificently

Notoriously

Correct answer:

Notoriously

Explanation:

To be "infamous" or "notorious" means to be well known for a bad reason. "Blatantly" means obviously or unsubtly, and "heroically" means in the manner of a hero or heroine. "Generously" and "munificently" are synonyms.

Example Question #731 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ELABORATELY

Possible Answers:

Numerically

Daringly

Quantitatively

Algebraically

Complexly

Correct answer:

Complexly

Explanation:

Something "elaborate" is complex or complicated. "Daringly" means boldly. "Algebraically," "numerically," and "quantitatively" are all math terms.

Example Question #732 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NOSILY

Possible Answers:

Loudly

Vernally

Shamefully

Autumnally

Pryingly

Correct answer:

Pryingly

Explanation:

To be "nosy" or "prying" is to be too inquisitive about other people's business. "Shameful" means bad and causing shame. "Vernal" means related to spring, and "autumnal" means related to fall. "Loudly" means noisily, not "nosily;" be careful of the spelling difference.

Example Question #733 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FISCALLY

Possible Answers:

Irresponsibly

Aquatically

Financially

Opaquely

Transparently

Correct answer:

Financially

Explanation:

"Fiscally" and "financially" are both adverbs describing money. "Aquatically" refers to sea life, "opaquely" is the opposite of "transparently," and "irresponsibly" is the opposite of "responsibly."

Example Question #734 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SEDUCTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Enthusiastically

Repellently

Repulsively

Attractive

Vigorously

Correct answer:

Attractive

Explanation:

Something "seductive" is attractive and alluring. This is the opposite of "repulsively" and "repellently." "Vigorously" means with energy and strength, and "enthusiastically" means eagerly.

Example Question #735 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FASHIONABLY

Possible Answers:

Silkily

Selflessly

Painfully

Stylishly

Greedily

Correct answer:

Stylishly

Explanation:

"Fashionable" and "stylish" both mean up to date or in vogue. "Greedily" and "selflessly" are antonyms. "Painfully" and "painlessly" are antonyms. "Silkily" means softly or smoothly.

Example Question #736 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ARBITRARILY

Possible Answers:

Judgmentally

Intelligently

Meteorologically

Vacuously

Randomly

Correct answer:

Randomly

Explanation:

"Arbitrary" means chosen at random and not by a rule or system. "Intelligently" is the antonym of "vacuously," which means stupidly or vapidly. "Meteorologically" describes the study of weather.

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