SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PUNCTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Religiously

Promptly

Lately

Financially

Tardily

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 #102 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

THANKFULLY

Possible Answers:

Hungrily

Falsely

Voraciously

Bravely

Gratefully

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.

Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SWIFTLY

Possible Answers:

Enigmatically

Victoriously

Rapidly

Minutely

Mysteriously

Correct answer:

Rapidly

Explanation:

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 #104 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INTENTIONALLY

Possible Answers:

Bothersomely

Loathingly

Deliberately

Searchingly

Aggressively

Correct answer:

Deliberately

Explanation:

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 #105 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DEVOTEDLY

Possible Answers:

Treacherously

Enviously

Religiously

Loyally

Faithlessly

Correct answer:

Loyally

Explanation:

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 #106 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

VICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Considerately

Cruelly

Vindictively

Melodiously

Thoughtfully

Correct answer:

Cruelly

Explanation:

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 #107 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DUTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Responsibly

Cautiously

Imperatively

Furiously

Grievously

Correct answer:

Responsibly

Explanation:

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 #108 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CRAZILY

Possible Answers:

Faithfully

Seductively

Zanily

Epically

Wittily

Correct answer:

Zanily

Explanation:

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 #109 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

JUBILANTLY

Possible Answers:

Luxuriously

Joyfully

Sorrowfully

Mournfully

Suspiciously

Correct answer:

Joyfully

Explanation:

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 #110 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

HEAVILY

Possible Answers:

Clumsily

Weightily

Gaudily

Tastefully

Lightly

Correct answer:

Weightily

Explanation:

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.

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