All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #1561 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSUREDLY
Definitely
Lyrically
Dangerously
Sporadically
Randomly
Definitely
"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
Internally
Commercially
Suspiciously
Centrally
Externally
Externally
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
Fearfully
Lividly
Heavily
Eagerly
Drably
Eagerly
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
Inclusively
Exclusively
Sadly
Angrily
Tartly
Tartly
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
Cooperatively
Pleasurably
Painfully
Clumsily
Plentifully
Cooperatively
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
Punishingly
Abundantly
Overly
Repentantly
Painfully
Abundantly
"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
Charitably
Sardonically
Clearly
Bafflingly
Artistically
Bafflingly
"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
Drunkenly
Technically
Thinly
Severely
Aggressively
Thinly
"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
Wildly
Diligently
Industriously
Bravely
Riskily
Riskily
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
Uncomfortably
Maliciously
Eagerly
Suspiciously
Jealously
Jealously
"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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