All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1507 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATICALLY
Thankfully
Initially
Practically
Foolishly
Uselessly
Practically
"Pragmatic" means sensible, realistic, and practical. "Initially" means in the beginning. "Thankfully" means gratefully. "Foolish" means silly and stupid. "Uselessly" means not serving any purpose.
Example Question #1508 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MORALLY
Overconfidently
Innocently
Morbidly
Ethically
Below
Ethically
"Ethical" and "moral" are synonyms that indicate concern for right and wrong, good and bad. "Morbid," "ghoulish," and "gruesome" are synonyms. "Below" is an adverb meaning beneath or under, and "innocently" is the opposite of guiltily. "Overconfident" means what it looks like: having too much confidence.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIMILY
Obliquely
Saltily
Hugely
Queerly
Dirtily
Dirtily
"Grimy," "dirty," and "filthy" are all synonyms. "Salty" means seasoned with salt or (when describing humor) witty. "Hugely" means enormously, "queerly" means oddly or strangely, and "obliquely" means indirectly.
Example Question #431 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACUTELY
Weakly
Dully
Negligibly
Sharply
Early
Sharply
"Acutely," which can mean sharply, keenly, or severely, is an antonym of "dully," "weakly," and "negligibly." "Early" is an antonym of "late."
Example Question #432 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGOROUSLY
Lushly
Energetically
Priggishly
Prudishly
Entertainingly
Energetically
"Vigorous" means energetic, strong, and forceful. To be "prudish" or "priggish" is to be easily shocked or scandalized by inappropriate things. Someone "entertaining" is amusing and offers entertainment. "Lush" means rich and luxuriant.
Example Question #433 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLY
Craftily
Critically
Cleverly
Deliciously
Cunningly
Deliciously
"Delectable" and "delicious" both mean extremely tasty. To be "critical" is to analyze and express (often harsh) judgments about something. To be "clever" is to be quick and intelligent. To be "cunning" or "crafty" is to be clever in a sly, often devious way.
Example Question #434 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRAVELY
Repentantly
Fashionably
Crossly
Courageously
Scarily
Courageously
To be "brave" is to be courageous, to lack fear. "Scarily" and "frighteningly" are synonyms. "Crossly" means in an annoyed fashion. "Fashionably" means stylishly, and to be "repentant" is to express regret for wrongdoing.
Example Question #435 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUSLY
Foolishly
Uproariously
Decorously
Infectiously
Charmingly
Infectiously
"Infectious" and "contagious" are synonyms. "Foolish" means silly and stupid, and to be "charming" is to be attractive, engaging, and pleasant. "Decorously" means properly or politely. "Uproarious" means rowdy or noisy.
Example Question #436 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARDLY
Sternly
Dangerously
Credibly
Randomly
Gullibly
Randomly
"Haphazard" means random, disorganized, or chaotic. "Credibly" means believably, and "gullibly" means overly willing to believe something. "Sternly" means firmly or strictly.
Example Question #437 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VINDICTIVELY
Stingily
Vacantly
Effectively
Kookily
Vengefully
Vengefully
"Vindictive" means vengeful or revengeful. "Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonyms, and "vacantly" means emptily. "Repeatedly" means occurring over and over again. "Stingy" means miserly, and "kookily" and "zanily" are synonyms.
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