All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERRILY
Nuptually
Intensely
Fondly
Tersely
Cheerfully
Cheerfully
"Merrily" means cheerfully/in a lively or lighthearted manner. "Nuptual" refers to weddings and marriage. "Fondly" means affectionately. "Tersely" means briefly or concisely and refers usually to speech. "Intensely" and "extremely" are near synonyms.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUALLY
Artificially
Temptingly
Dimly
Predominantly
Urgently
Artificially
"Virtual" can mean either artificial and simulated (as in the world of technology) or almost and practically. Something "urgent" requires immediate attention, and something "dim" is poorly lit or unintelligent, depending on context. "Predominantly" and "mainly" are synonyms. Something "tempting" is appealing or attractive despite being wrong or ill advised.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOASTFULLY
Violently
Frequently
Boringly
Tensely
Swaggeringly
Swaggeringly
A "boastful" person is someone who tends to brag, swagger, and generally think too highly of himself/herself. Something "boring" is dull and uninteresting, and something "frequent" happens often. "Violently" and "peacefully" are antonyms. "Tense" and "taut" are synonyms.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SMUGLY
Conceitedly
Warmly
Tidily
Cozily
Unnaturally
Conceitedly
Someone who is "smug" is conceited, self-satisfied, and overly pleased with himself/herself. "Tidy" means neat and organized. "Unnatural" is an antonym of "natural," and "warm" is an antonym of "cool." "Cozy" means snug and comfortable.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTRAVAGANTLY
Luckily
Richly
Argumentatively
Excessively
Suggestively
Excessively
"Extravagant" means excessive, exorbitant, or extremely lavish. "Richly" and "poorly" are antonyms, as are "luckily" and "unluckily." "Argumentatively" and "cooperatively" are also antonyms. "Suggestive" and "evocative" are synonyms.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATEFULLY
Thankfully
Freely
Gravely
Sickly
Correctly
Thankfully
To be "grateful" is to be thankful. "Gravely" means seriously, "freely" means in an unrestrained manner, and "sickly" means unhealthily. "Correct" and "incorrect" are antonyms.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURTIVELY
Seriously
Secretively
Keenly
Hardly
Reassuringly
Secretively
"Furtive" means sly, shift, or secretive. Something "reassuring" is designed to remove doubts and fears. "Hardly" is a synonym for barely, and "keenly" is a synonym for sharply, acutely, or piercingly. "Seriously" means solemnly or gravely.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Woefully
Eventually
Kindly
Heavily
Joyfully
Joyfully
"Exuberant" means excited, joyful, or energetic. "Kind" means warmhearted or gentle. "Eventually" means in the end, or in time. "Heavily" and "lightly" are antonyms. "Woefully" means sadly, tragically, or even miserably.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATICALLY
Uselessly
Thankfully
Initially
Foolishly
Practically
Practically
"Pragmatic" means sensible, realistic, and practical. "Initially" means in the beginning. "Thankfully" means gratefully. "Foolish" means silly and stupid. "Uselessly" means not serving any purpose.
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MORALLY
Below
Innocently
Morbidly
Overconfidently
Ethically
Ethically
"Ethical" and "moral" are synonyms that indicate concern for right and wrong, good and bad. "Morbid," "ghoulish," and "gruesome" are synonyms. "Below" is an adverb meaning beneath or under, and "innocently" is the opposite of guiltily. "Overconfident" means what it looks like: having too much confidence.
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