SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PROFUSELY

Possible Answers:

Eagerly

Sneakily

Joyfully

Problematically

Plentifully

Correct answer:

Plentifully

Explanation:

"Profusely" means abundantly, plentifully, or even lavishly. A synonym for "joyful" is jubilant, and a synonym for "eager" is enthusiastic. "Sneakily" means in a sly or deceitful manner. "Problematic" means containing or presenting problems.

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

EMOTIONALLY

Possible Answers:

Unfeelingly

Sickly

Rapidly

Passionately

Irrationally

Correct answer:

Passionately

Explanation:

"Emotional" can mean relating to emotions, but it can also mean ardent, passionate, moving, or touching. It does not necessarily mean irrational. "Rapidly" means quickly, and "irrational" means not governed by reason or rationality. "Sickly" and "unhealthy" are synonyms of each other, as are "unfeeling" and "unsympathetic."

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

RAVENOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Scornfully

Hungrily

Worshipfully

Choosily

Richly

Correct answer:

Hungrily

Explanation:

"Ravenous" means hungry, starving, or famished. "Choosy" and "picky" are synonyms. "Scornfully" means full of contempt or scorn, and "worshipfully" means in a reverent manner. "Richly" can mean opulently or affluently.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

TIDILY

Possible Answers:

Neatly

Officially

Microscopically

Cleverly

Confusedly

Correct answer:

Neatly

Explanation:

Something that is "tidy" is neat, orderly, and organized. "Confusedly" means in a confused manner; "officially" means in a formal and often public manner. "Microscopic" means very tiny, and "clever" means bright, sharp, intelligent.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

FURIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Abnormally

Triumphantly

Angrily

Dutifully

Woefully

Correct answer:

Angrily

Explanation:

"Furious" means angry. "Woeful" means tragic or miserable. "Abnormal" means unusual or out of the ordinary. "Dutiful" means performing required tasks and obligations, and "triumphant" means victorious.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

COLORFULLY

Possible Answers:

Lucidly

Greenly

Shallowly

Vibrantly

Translucently

Correct answer:

Vibrantly

Explanation:

"Colorful" can mean bright, vibrant, lively, or exciting. Something "translucent" allows light to pass through it, and something "lucid" is clear and comprehensible. "Shallowly" is an antonym of deeply.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adverbs

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to this word:

Wretchedly

Possible Answers:

mechanically

religiously

miserably

carefully

dearly

Correct answer:

miserably

Explanation:

To be wretched is to be miserable, unfortunate, or even despairing. To be religious is to follow a religion (people) or be related to a religion (things). Mechanically means in the manner of a machine, and carefully means cautiously. Dearly and very much are synonyms.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

HASTILY

Possible Answers:

Hurriedly

Mostly

Sloppily

Entirely

Longingly

Correct answer:

Hurriedly

Explanation:

"Hasty" means too quick, urgent, rushed, or hurried. "Sloppy" and "careless" and "haphazard" are all synonyms, and "entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms. "Mostly" and "mainly" are also synonyms. "Longing" means yearning for or craving a person, place, or thing.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

MINUTELY

Possible Answers:

Microscopically

Optimistically

Freely

Obsessively

Quickly

Correct answer:

Microscopically

Explanation:

Used as an adjective, "minute" means very small in size or importance. "Quickly" and "rapidly" are synonyms. "Optimistic" means inclined to view things positively or favorably, and "freely" means without restraint. "Obsessive" means all-consuming and can be similar in meaning to compulsive.

Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

WARILY

Possible Answers:

Successfully

Cautiously

Belligerently

Tediously

 Treacherously

Correct answer:

Cautiously

Explanation:

"Wary" means cautious and carefully. "Tedious" means monotonous, "belligerent" means aggressive, and "treacherous" means traitorous or dangerous. Someone who is successful achieves his/her goals well.

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