SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

OBEDIENTLY

Possible Answers:

Cheaply

Timidly

Silently

Complainingly

Compliantly

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 #82 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

IMMORALLY

Possible Answers:

Arrogantly

Sparsely

Attractively

Dishonestly

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 #83 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

ASSUREDLY

Possible Answers:

Sporadically

Randomly

Definitely

Lyrically

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 #84 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PERIPHERALLY

Possible Answers:

Internally

Externally

Centrally

Suspiciously

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 #85 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

ZESTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Drably

Fearfully

Heavily

Lividly

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 #86 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SOURLY

Possible Answers:

Sadly

Inclusively

Angrily

Exclusively

Tartly

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 #87 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

AMENABLY

Possible Answers:

Pleasurably

Plentifully

Cooperatively

Clumsily

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 #88 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PLENTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Abundantly

Painfully

Repentantly

Punishingly

Overly

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 #89 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PUZZLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Charitably

Clearly

Artistically

Sardonically

Bafflingly

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 #90 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SPARSELY

Possible Answers:

Severely

Thinly

Aggressively

Technically

Drunkenly

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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