SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #107 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DUTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Responsibly

Grievously

Imperatively

Cautiously

Furiously

Correct answer:

Responsibly

Explanation:

To be "dutiful" is to be responsible and fulfill one's obligations. To be "cautious" is to be careful or watchful. To be "furious" is to be enraged or very angry, and to be "imperative" is to be very important. "Grievously" means very seriously.

Example Question #108 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CRAZILY

Possible Answers:

Faithfully

Seductively

Wittily

Zanily

Epically

Correct answer:

Zanily

Explanation:

Something "crazy" is zany or unusual. "Epically" means in the manner of something epic. Something "witty" is clever, and something "seductive" is attractive. To be "faithful" is to be loyal or devoted.

Example Question #109 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

JUBILANTLY

Possible Answers:

Mournfully

Suspiciously

Sorrowfully

Luxuriously

Joyfully

Correct answer:

Joyfully

Explanation:

To be "jubilant" is to be joyful, exuberant, and celebratory. This is the opposite of being "mournful" or "sorrowful." "Suspicious" means doubtful or untrustworthy. "Luxurious" means comfortable, elegant, or expensive.

Example Question #110 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

HEAVILY

Possible Answers:

Weightily

Gaudily

Lightly

Clumsily

Tastefully

Correct answer:

Weightily

Explanation:

Something "heavy" is weighty or dense, the opposite of light. Something "clumsy" is awkward or physically uncoordinated. "Gaudy" means extravagant or showy, usually in a tasteless way. This is the opposite of "tastefully," which means with good taste.

Example Question #781 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IRRITABLY

Possible Answers:

Vengefully

Crankily

Viciously

Pleasurably

Effortlessly

Correct answer:

Crankily

Explanation:

To be "irritable" is to be cranky, grumpy, or easily annoyed. "Pleasurable" is a near antonyms of "painful," and "vicious" means cruel. "Effortless" means easy, done with little or no effort. "Vengeful" means wanting or seeking vengeance, revenge.

Example Question #782 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SELDOM

Possible Answers:

Rarely

Usually

Occasionally

Frequently

Never

Correct answer:

Rarely

Explanation:

The adverb "seldom" means occurring irregularly, occurring on rare occasions, rarely. Additionally, "frequently" means occurring often; "occasionally" means occurring every now and then, sometimes happening.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs

Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CAPTIVATE

Possible Answers:

charm

imprison

honor

hedge

debate

Correct answer:

charm

Explanation:

Captivate means to charm.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms

Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LAUD

Possible Answers:

achieve

attack

lord

praise

bury

Correct answer:

praise

Explanation:

Laud means to praise.

Example Question #783 : Identifying Synonyms

A synonym of "endorse" is __________.

Possible Answers:

oppose

dispute

espouse

lull

interfere

Correct answer:

espouse

Explanation:

"Endorse" is a verb that means "to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of someone or something," so we need to pick out another word that means something like "support." While "oppose" and "espouse" may look and sound somewhat alike, "oppose" means "to disagree with or disapprove of something or someone," so it is an antonym of "endorse" and not the correct answer. "Espouse," on the other hand, is a verb that can mean either "to marry" or "to express support for a cause or belief." Because "espouse" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "endorse," it is the correct answer.

Example Question #784 : Identifying Synonyms

A synonym of "allude" is __________.

Possible Answers:

tell about

refer to directly

write down

refer to indirectly

cite from

Correct answer:

refer to indirectly

Explanation:

"Allude" is a verb that means "to make an indirect reference to," so we need to pick an answer that means "reference indirectly." "Cite from" and "Refer to directly" may both seem like correct answers, but they involve direct references, whereas "allude" specifically involves indirect references. The only answer choice that specifically involves indirect references is "refer to indirectly," so "refer to indirectly" is the correct answer.

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