SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

TRIUMPHANTLY

Possible Answers:

Thoughtfully

Inappropriately

Shyly

Solidly

Extremely

Correct answer:

Thoughtfully

Explanation:

To be "triumphant" is to be victorious. "Extremely" and "minimally" are near antonyms, as are "shyly" and "boldly," and "inappropriately" and "appropriately." In addition to being a state of matter, "solid" can be used to describe something based on sound logic and reasoning.

Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

STORMILY

Possible Answers:

Tempestuously

Viciously

Faithfully

Steadily

Fondly

Correct answer:

Tempestuously

Explanation:

A "tempest" is another word for a storm, so stormily and tempestuously are synonyms. "Faithfully" and "loyally" are synonyms. "Fondly" and "affectionately" are synonyms. "Vicious" means deliberately cruel or hurtful. "Steady" means stable and reliable.

Example Question #1491 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

MERRILY

Possible Answers:

Nuptually

Tersely

Cheerfully

Intensely

Fondly

Correct answer:

Cheerfully

Explanation:

"Merrily" means cheerfully/in a lively or lighthearted manner. "Nuptual" refers to weddings and marriage. "Fondly" means affectionately. "Tersely" means briefly or concisely and refers usually to speech. "Intensely" and "extremely" are near synonyms.

Example Question #1492 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

VIRTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Urgently

Temptingly

Dimly

Artificially

Predominantly

Correct answer:

Artificially

Explanation:

"Virtual" can mean either artificial and simulated (as in the world of technology) or almost and practically. Something "urgent" requires immediate attention, and something "dim" is poorly lit or unintelligent, depending on context. "Predominantly" and "mainly" are synonyms. Something "tempting" is appealing or attractive despite being wrong or ill advised.

Example Question #1501 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

BOASTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Tensely

Frequently

Boringly

Violently

Swaggeringly

Correct answer:

Swaggeringly

Explanation:

A "boastful" person is someone who tends to brag, swagger, and generally think too highly of himself/herself. Something "boring" is dull and uninteresting, and something "frequent" happens often. "Violently" and "peacefully" are antonyms. "Tense" and "taut" are synonyms.

Example Question #1502 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SMUGLY

Possible Answers:

Cozily

Tidily

Warmly

Unnaturally

Conceitedly

Correct answer:

Conceitedly

Explanation:

Someone who is "smug" is conceited, self-satisfied, and overly pleased with himself/herself. "Tidy" means neat and organized. "Unnatural" is an antonym of "natural," and "warm" is an antonym of "cool." "Cozy" means snug and comfortable.

Example Question #1503 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

EXTRAVAGANTLY

Possible Answers:

Excessively

Suggestively

Luckily

Argumentatively

Richly

Correct answer:

Excessively

Explanation:

"Extravagant" means excessive, exorbitant, or extremely lavish. "Richly" and "poorly" are antonyms, as are "luckily" and "unluckily." "Argumentatively" and "cooperatively" are also antonyms. "Suggestive" and "evocative" are synonyms.

Example Question #1504 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

GRATEFULLY

Possible Answers:

Sickly

Freely

Gravely

Thankfully

Correctly

Correct answer:

Thankfully

Explanation:

To be "grateful" is to be thankful. "Gravely" means seriously, "freely" means in an unrestrained manner, and "sickly" means unhealthily. "Correct" and "incorrect" are antonyms.

Example Question #1505 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FURTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Keenly

Secretively

Seriously

Hardly

Reassuringly

Correct answer:

Secretively

Explanation:

"Furtive" means sly, shift, or secretive. Something "reassuring" is designed to remove doubts and fears. "Hardly" is a synonym for barely, and "keenly" is a synonym for sharply, acutely, or piercingly. "Seriously" means solemnly or gravely.

Example Question #1506 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

EXUBERANTLY

Possible Answers:

Eventually

Heavily

Woefully

Joyfully

Kindly

Correct answer:

Joyfully

Explanation:

"Exuberant" means excited, joyful, or energetic. "Kind" means warmhearted or gentle. "Eventually" means in the end, or in time. "Heavily" and "lightly" are antonyms. "Woefully" means sadly, tragically, or even miserably.

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