SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #479 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

OBEDIENTLY

Possible Answers:

Compliantly

Silently

Timidly

Cheaply

Complainingly

Correct answer:

Compliantly

Explanation:

To be "obedient" is to be compliant, to follow rules without complaint. "Complaining" is the act of protesting or whining about something. "Cheap" means inexpensive, and "silent" means lacking in noise. While "timidity" or "meekness" is sometimes a characteristic of obedient people, the two words are not synonyms.

Example Question #481 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMMORALLY

Possible Answers:

Dishonestly

Arrogantly

Sparsely

Attractively

Unlovingly

Correct answer:

Dishonestly

Explanation:

"Immoral" means lacking in ethics/morals and is a synonym for "dishonest." "Arrogant" means conceit or stuck up. "Lovingly" and "unlovingly" are antonyms, as are "attractively" and "unattractively." "Sparse" means thin or scanty and is an antonym of "abundant."

Example Question #482 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ASSUREDLY

Possible Answers:

Lyrically

Sporadically

Definitely

Randomly

Dangerously

Correct answer:

Definitely

Explanation:

"Assuredly" and "definitely" are synonyms. "Sporadically" and "randomly" are synonyms that both means haphazardly. Something "lyrical" involves lyrics (the word is loosely used as a synonym for "poetic"). "Dangerous" means risky or perilous.

Example Question #483 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PERIPHERALLY

Possible Answers:

Suspiciously

Centrally

Externally

Internally

Commercially

Correct answer:

Externally

Explanation:

Something "peripheral" is on the external edge or outskirts. It's the opposite of "internally" and "centrally." To be "suspicious" is to distrust or doubt something. Describing something as "commercial" means that that thing is principally concerned with commerce or business, with making a monetary profit.

Example Question #481 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ZESTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Heavily

Lividly

Drably

Fearfully

Eagerly

Correct answer:

Eagerly

Explanation:

To have "zest" is to have eagerness or enthusiasm for something. "Livid" means furious, and "heavy" means weighty or dense. "Fearful" means afraid or frightened. "Drab" means dull or lacking in color.

Example Question #482 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SOURLY

Possible Answers:

Inclusively

Angrily

Tartly

Exclusively

Sadly

Correct answer:

Tartly

Explanation:

Something "sour" (either a food or a person's attitude) is tart or bitter. "Exclusively" and "inclusively" are antonyms. "Sad" means sorrowful. "Angry" means mad, annoyed, displeased.

Example Question #483 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AMENABLY

Possible Answers:

Clumsily

Cooperatively

Plentifully

Pleasurably

Painfully

Correct answer:

Cooperatively

Explanation:

If someone is "amenable," he or she is open, receptive, and cooperative. "Painful" and "pleasurable" are near antonyms. "Clumsy" means awkward or uncoordinated. "Plentiful" and "abundant" are synonyms.

Example Question #484 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PLENTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Abundantly

Punishingly

Overly

Repentantly

Painfully

Correct answer:

Abundantly

Explanation:

"Plentiful" and "abundant" both mean existing in large quantities. "Repentant" means feeling regret, remorse, and sorrow. "Overly" and "insufficiently" are antonyms, as are "painfully" and "pleasurably." "Punishingly" means in a punishing or taxing manner.

Example Question #485 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PUZZLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Sardonically

Charitably

Artistically

Bafflingly

Clearly

Correct answer:

Bafflingly

Explanation:

"Puzzling" means baffling or confusing. This is a near antonym of "clear." "Charitable" means philanthropic, generous, or giving. "Artistic" means creative or aesthetic. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, mocking, or ironic.

Example Question #486 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SPARSELY

Possible Answers:

Thinly

Drunkenly

Technically

Aggressively

Severely

Correct answer:

Thinly

Explanation:

"Sparse" means thin or scanty. "Drunken" and "inebriated" are synonyms, as are "technically" and "strictly." "Severe" can mean strict, acute, or harsh. To "spar" means to fight, but it's not the same word as "sparse," which doesn't have anything to do with aggression.

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