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 #767 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INTRIGUINGLY

Possible Answers:

Interestingly

Unethically

Idly

Tenderly

Suddenly

Correct answer:

Interestingly

Explanation:

Something "intriguing" is interesting, curious, or fascinating. "Sudden" means abrupt or unexpected. "Unethical" means immoral. "Tender" means loving or gentle. "Idle" means inactive or unused.

Example Question #768 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MENACINGLY

Possible Answers:

Chronically

Threateningly

Generously

Magnanimously

Maliciously

Correct answer:

Threateningly

Explanation:

Something "menacing" is threatening or frightening. "Malicious" means spiteful, and "chronic" means persistent or constant. "Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms.

Example Question #769 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VACANTLY

Possible Answers:

Boastfully

Skeptically

Emptily

Criminally

Poorly

Correct answer:

Emptily

Explanation:

"Vacant" means empty, blank, or unoccupied. "Poor" and "rich" are antonyms, as are "criminal" and "lawful." "Skeptical" means doubtful or unconvinced. To be "boastful" is to brag excessively.

Example Question #770 : Identifying Synonyms

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

KEENLY

Possible Answers:

Loudly

Hauntingly

Sharply

Zealously

Bitterly

Correct answer:

Sharply

Explanation:

"Keen" means sharp or eager, depending on the context. "Zealous" means fervent or fanatical. "Loud" and "quiet" are antonyms, as are "bitter" and "sweet." "Haunting" means moving, touching, or evocative.

Example Question #771 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMMODERATELY

Possible Answers:

Excessively

Humbly

Cluelessly

Fashionably

Modestly

Correct answer:

Excessively

Explanation:

An "excessive" amount is too much, an "immoderate" amount. "Humble" means modest, and "fashionable" means stylish. "Clueless" means totally lacking in understanding and in comprehension.

Example Question #772 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BLURRILY

Possible Answers:

Merrily

Unclearly

Tepidly

Drunkenly

Cheerfully

Correct answer:

Unclearly

Explanation:

"Blurry" means unclear, indistinct, dim, or hazy. "Tepid" means lukewarm. "Drunken" means inebriated or intoxicated. "Merry" means lively and cheerful.

Example Question #773 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISTINCTLY

Possible Answers:

Minimally

Expensively

Distinguishably

Entirely

Importantly

Correct answer:

Distinguishably

Explanation:

Something "distinct" is well defined or distinguishable from other things. "Entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms, as are "minimal" and "negligible." "Expensive" means costly. "Important" means significant.

Example Question #774 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LIVIDLY

Possible Answers:

Cautiously

Furiously

Quietly

Adventurously

Rapidly

Correct answer:

Furiously

Explanation:

To be "livid" is to be furious or enraged. "Quiet" and "noisy" are antonyms, as are "adventurous" and "cautious." "Rapid" means quick or fast.

Example Question #791 : Synonyms

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

PUNCTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Promptly

Tardily

Lately

Financially

Religiously

Correct answer:

Promptly

Explanation:

Something "punctual" is prompt or on time. This is an antonym of "tardy," which means late. "Lately," on the other hand, means recently. "Financial" describes things related to money, and "religiously" describes things related to religion.

Example Question #792 : Synonyms

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

THANKFULLY

Possible Answers:

Gratefully

Bravely

Falsely

Hungrily

Voraciously

Correct answer:

Gratefully

Explanation:

To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.

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