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 #1561 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ASSUREDLY

Possible Answers:

Definitely

Lyrically

Dangerously

Sporadically

Randomly

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 #1562 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PERIPHERALLY

Possible Answers:

Internally

Commercially

Suspiciously

Centrally

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 #1563 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ZESTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Fearfully

Lividly

Heavily

Eagerly

Drably

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 #1564 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SOURLY

Possible Answers:

Inclusively

Exclusively

Sadly

Angrily

Tartly

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 #1565 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

AMENABLY

Possible Answers:

Cooperatively

Pleasurably

Painfully

Clumsily

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 #1566 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PLENTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Punishingly

Abundantly

Overly

Repentantly

Painfully

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 #1567 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PUZZLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Charitably

Sardonically

Clearly

Bafflingly

Artistically

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 #1568 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SPARSELY

Possible Answers:

Drunkenly

Technically

Thinly

Severely

Aggressively

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 #1569 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

IRRESPONSIBLY

Possible Answers:

Wildly

Diligently

Industriously

Bravely

Riskily

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.

Example Question #1570 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ENVIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Uncomfortably

Maliciously

Eagerly

Suspiciously

Jealously

Correct answer:

Jealously

Explanation:

"Jealous" and "envious" are synonyms. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "suspicious" means doubtful or disreputable. "Uncomfortable" and "comfortable" are antonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or harboring bad, harmful intentions.

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