All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIMILY
Obliquely
Hugely
Saltily
Queerly
Dirtily
Dirtily
"Grimy," "dirty," and "filthy" are all synonyms. "Salty" means seasoned with salt or (when describing humor) witty. "Hugely" means enormously, "queerly" means oddly or strangely, and "obliquely" means indirectly.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACUTELY
Dully
Sharply
Negligibly
Early
Weakly
Sharply
"Acutely," which can mean sharply, keenly, or severely, is an antonym of "dully," "weakly," and "negligibly." "Early" is an antonym of "late."
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGOROUSLY
Lushly
Prudishly
Entertainingly
Priggishly
Energetically
Energetically
"Vigorous" means energetic, strong, and forceful. To be "prudish" or "priggish" is to be easily shocked or scandalized by inappropriate things. Someone "entertaining" is amusing and offers entertainment. "Lush" means rich and luxuriant.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLY
Deliciously
Craftily
Critically
Cleverly
Cunningly
Deliciously
"Delectable" and "delicious" both mean extremely tasty. To be "critical" is to analyze and express (often harsh) judgments about something. To be "clever" is to be quick and intelligent. To be "cunning" or "crafty" is to be clever in a sly, often devious way.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRAVELY
Scarily
Repentantly
Fashionably
Crossly
Courageously
Courageously
To be "brave" is to be courageous, to lack fear. "Scarily" and "frighteningly" are synonyms. "Crossly" means in an annoyed fashion. "Fashionably" means stylishly, and to be "repentant" is to express regret for wrongdoing.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUSLY
Infectiously
Uproariously
Foolishly
Decorously
Charmingly
Infectiously
"Infectious" and "contagious" are synonyms. "Foolish" means silly and stupid, and to be "charming" is to be attractive, engaging, and pleasant. "Decorously" means properly or politely. "Uproarious" means rowdy or noisy.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARDLY
Gullibly
Dangerously
Sternly
Credibly
Randomly
Randomly
"Haphazard" means random, disorganized, or chaotic. "Credibly" means believably, and "gullibly" means overly willing to believe something. "Sternly" means firmly or strictly.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VINDICTIVELY
Vengefully
Stingily
Effectively
Vacantly
Kookily
Vengefully
"Vindictive" means vengeful or revengeful. "Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonyms, and "vacantly" means emptily. "Repeatedly" means occurring over and over again. "Stingy" means miserly, and "kookily" and "zanily" are synonyms.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIEVOUSLY
Uncommonly
Startlingly
Ruddily
Outrageously
Seriously
Seriously
"Grievously" means seriously, as in, "he was grievously wounded by the wild boar." "Ruddy" means red, "outrageous" means shockingly bad, and "startling" means surprising. "Uncommonly" and "unusually" are synonyms, but "uncommonly" can also mean remarkably.
Example Question #40 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOBLY
Musically
Chivalrously
Originally
Furtively
Sneakily
Chivalrously
"Chivalrous" and "noble" can both mean gallant, honorable, and virtuous. To be "sneaky" or to be "furtive" is to be sly and deceptive. "Originally" can mean in the the first place, initially.
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