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:

Sporadically

Definitely

Dangerously

Lyrically

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

Externally

Centrally

Commercially

Suspiciously

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

Heavily

Drably

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 #1564 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SOURLY

Possible Answers:

Tartly

Inclusively

Exclusively

Angrily

Sadly

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:

Plentifully

Cooperatively

Painfully

Pleasurably

Clumsily

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

Repentantly

Painfully

Abundantly

Overly

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:

Clearly

Charitably

Sardonically

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:

Aggressively

Drunkenly

Technically

Severely

Thinly

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:

Bravely

Wildly

Industriously

Diligently

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:

Jealously

Uncomfortably

Maliciously

Eagerly

Suspiciously

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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