SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

MERRILY

Possible Answers:

Tersely

Intensely

Nuptually

Cheerfully

Fondly

Correct answer:

Cheerfully

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Dimly

Predominantly

Temptingly

Urgently

Artificially

Correct answer:

Artificially

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Boringly

Violently

Swaggeringly

Tensely

Frequently

Correct answer:

Swaggeringly

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Cozily

Unnaturally

Conceitedly

Tidily

Warmly

Correct answer:

Conceitedly

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Excessively

Suggestively

Argumentatively

Richly

Luckily

Correct answer:

Excessively

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Correctly

Gravely

Sickly

Freely

Thankfully

Correct answer:

Thankfully

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Reassuringly

Seriously

Hardly

Keenly

Secretively

Correct answer:

Secretively

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Woefully

Kindly

Eventually

Heavily

Joyfully

Correct answer:

Joyfully

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Practically

Uselessly

Foolishly

Initially

Thankfully

Correct answer:

Practically

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Below

Overconfidently

Ethically

Innocently

Morbidly

Correct answer:

Ethically

Explanation:

"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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