SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Example Question #1581 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWIFTLY
Rapidly
Enigmatically
Mysteriously
Minutely
Victoriously
Rapidly
To be "swift" is to be quick or rapid. An "enigma" is the same thing as a mystery, something unsolved or impossible to explain. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Minute" means tiny, microscopic.
Example Question #1582 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTENTIONALLY
Deliberately
Loathingly
Aggressively
Searchingly
Bothersomely
Deliberately
Something "intentional" is deliberate or planned. Something "bothersome" is an annoyance or irritation. To "loathe" something is to hate or despise it, and to "search" for something is to look for or seek it. To be "aggressive" is to be pushy, forceful, hostile, or antagonistic.
Example Question #1583 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVOTEDLY
Loyally
Religiously
Treacherously
Enviously
Faithlessly
Loyally
To be "devoted" to something is to be loyal or faithful. This is the opposite of both "faithless" and "treacherous." To be "envious" is to be jealous, and to be "sympathetic" is to feel empathy for someone else's situation. While religion often involves faith and devotion, "religious" is not necessarily a synonym for "devoted."
Example Question #1584 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VICIOUSLY
Vindictively
Cruelly
Melodiously
Thoughtfully
Considerately
Cruelly
To be "vicious" is to be cruel or violent. To be "thoughtful" is to be considerate. Something "melodious" is harmonious or pleasant sounding. To be "vindictive" is to seek revenge, and while "vindictive" people may be "vicious," the two are not necessarily synonyms.
Example Question #1585 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUTIFULLY
Grievously
Imperatively
Responsibly
Cautiously
Furiously
Responsibly
To be "dutiful" is to be responsible and fulfill one's obligations. To be "cautious" is to be careful or watchful. To be "furious" is to be enraged or very angry, and to be "imperative" is to be very important. "Grievously" means very seriously.
Example Question #1586 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRAZILY
Wittily
Zanily
Faithfully
Epically
Seductively
Zanily
Something "crazy" is zany or unusual. "Epically" means in the manner of something epic. Something "witty" is clever, and something "seductive" is attractive. To be "faithful" is to be loyal or devoted.
Example Question #1587 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUBILANTLY
Mournfully
Joyfully
Sorrowfully
Suspiciously
Luxuriously
Joyfully
To be "jubilant" is to be joyful, exuberant, and celebratory. This is the opposite of being "mournful" or "sorrowful." "Suspicious" means doubtful or untrustworthy. "Luxurious" means comfortable, elegant, or expensive.
Example Question #1588 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEAVILY
Tastefully
Gaudily
Weightily
Clumsily
Lightly
Weightily
Something "heavy" is weighty or dense, the opposite of light. Something "clumsy" is awkward or physically uncoordinated. "Gaudy" means extravagant or showy, usually in a tasteless way. This is the opposite of "tastefully," which means with good taste.
Example Question #1589 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRRITABLY
Crankily
Vengefully
Effortlessly
Pleasurably
Viciously
Crankily
To be "irritable" is to be cranky, grumpy, or easily annoyed. "Pleasurable" is a near antonyms of "painful," and "vicious" means cruel. "Effortless" means easy, done with little or no effort. "Vengeful" means wanting or seeking vengeance, revenge.
Example Question #1590 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SELDOM
Never
Usually
Frequently
Rarely
Occasionally
Rarely
The adverb "seldom" means occurring irregularly, occurring on rare occasions, rarely. Additionally, "frequently" means occurring often; "occasionally" means occurring every now and then, sometimes happening.
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