SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #771 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMMODERATELY

Possible Answers:

Humbly

Excessively

Fashionably

Modestly

Cluelessly

Correct answer:

Excessively

Explanation:

An "excessive" amount is too much, an "immoderate" amount. "Humble" means modest, and "fashionable" means stylish. "Clueless" means totally lacking in understanding and in comprehension.

Example Question #772 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BLURRILY

Possible Answers:

Unclearly

Tepidly

Drunkenly

Merrily

Cheerfully

Correct answer:

Unclearly

Explanation:

"Blurry" means unclear, indistinct, dim, or hazy. "Tepid" means lukewarm. "Drunken" means inebriated or intoxicated. "Merry" means lively and cheerful.

Example Question #791 : Synonyms

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

DISTINCTLY

Possible Answers:

Distinguishably

Minimally

Expensively

Entirely

Importantly

Correct answer:

Distinguishably

Explanation:

Something "distinct" is well defined or distinguishable from other things. "Entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms, as are "minimal" and "negligible." "Expensive" means costly. "Important" means significant.

Example Question #792 : Synonyms

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

LIVIDLY

Possible Answers:

Furiously

Quietly

Adventurously

Cautiously

Rapidly

Correct answer:

Furiously

Explanation:

To be "livid" is to be furious or enraged. "Quiet" and "noisy" are antonyms, as are "adventurous" and "cautious." "Rapid" means quick or fast.

Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PUNCTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Religiously

Promptly

Tardily

Financially

Lately

Correct answer:

Promptly

Explanation:

Something "punctual" is prompt or on time. This is an antonym of "tardy," which means late. "Lately," on the other hand, means recently. "Financial" describes things related to money, and "religiously" describes things related to religion.

Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

THANKFULLY

Possible Answers:

Voraciously

Bravely

Gratefully

Falsely

Hungrily

Correct answer:

Gratefully

Explanation:

To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.

Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SWIFTLY

Possible Answers:

Minutely

Enigmatically

Rapidly

Mysteriously

Victoriously

Correct answer:

Rapidly

Explanation:

To be "swift" is to be quick or rapid. An "enigma" is the same thing as a mystery, something unsolved or impossible to explain. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Minute" means tiny, microscopic.

Example Question #104 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INTENTIONALLY

Possible Answers:

Aggressively

Searchingly

Deliberately

Loathingly

Bothersomely

Correct answer:

Deliberately

Explanation:

Something "intentional" is deliberate or planned. Something "bothersome" is an annoyance or irritation. To "loathe" something is to hate or despise it, and to "search" for something is to look for or seek it. To be "aggressive" is to be pushy, forceful, hostile, or antagonistic.

Example Question #105 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DEVOTEDLY

Possible Answers:

Enviously

Treacherously

Loyally

Religiously

Faithlessly

Correct answer:

Loyally

Explanation:

To be "devoted" to something is to be loyal or faithful. This is the opposite of both "faithless" and "treacherous." To be "envious" is to be jealous, and to be "sympathetic" is to feel empathy for someone else's situation. While religion often involves faith and devotion, "religious" is not necessarily a synonym for "devoted."

Example Question #106 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

VICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Thoughtfully

Melodiously

Considerately

Vindictively

Cruelly

Correct answer:

Cruelly

Explanation:

To be "vicious" is to be cruel or violent. To be "thoughtful" is to be considerate. Something "melodious" is harmonious or pleasant sounding. To be "vindictive" is to seek revenge, and while "vindictive" people may be "vicious," the two are not necessarily synonyms.

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