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:

Extremely

Solidly

Shyly

Thoughtfully

Inappropriately

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:

Steadily

Fondly

Faithfully

Tempestuously

Viciously

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 #711 : Synonyms

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

MERRILY

Possible Answers:

Nuptually

Tersely

Cheerfully

Fondly

Intensely

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 #712 : Synonyms

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

VIRTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Urgently

Dimly

Temptingly

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 #713 : Synonyms

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

BOASTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Tensely

Swaggeringly

Frequently

Boringly

Violently

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 #714 : Synonyms

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

SMUGLY

Possible Answers:

Unnaturally

Warmly

Cozily

Tidily

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 #715 : Synonyms

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

EXTRAVAGANTLY

Possible Answers:

Argumentatively

Suggestively

Richly

Excessively

Luckily

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 #716 : Synonyms

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

GRATEFULLY

Possible Answers:

Freely

Sickly

Thankfully

Correctly

Gravely

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 #717 : Synonyms

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

FURTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Secretively

Hardly

Reassuringly

Seriously

Keenly

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 #718 : Synonyms

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

EXUBERANTLY

Possible Answers:

Eventually

Woefully

Kindly

Joyfully

Heavily

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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