SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

GRIEVOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Uncommonly

Startlingly

Ruddily

Seriously

Outrageously

Correct answer:

Seriously

Explanation:

"Grievously" means seriously, as in, "he was grievously wounded by the wild boar." "Ruddy" means red, "outrageous" means shockingly bad, and "startling" means surprising. "Uncommonly" and "unusually" are synonyms, but "uncommonly" can also mean remarkably.

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

NOBLY

Possible Answers:

Chivalrously

Musically

Originally

Furtively

Sneakily

Correct answer:

Chivalrously

Explanation:

"Chivalrous" and "noble" can both mean gallant, honorable, and virtuous. To be "sneaky" or to be "furtive" is to be sly and deceptive. "Originally" can mean in the the first place, initially

Example Question #712 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXCEPTIONALLY

Possible Answers:

Futilely

Commonly

Subtly

Outstandingly

Judiciously

Correct answer:

Outstandingly

Explanation:

Something "exceptional" can be unusual or uncommon, but the word can also mean excellent and outstanding. "Commonly" and "exceptionally" are antonyms. Someone "judicious" shows good judgment, and something "futile" is pointless, fruitless. "Subtle" means so faint as to be barely perceptible.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SCORNFULLY

Possible Answers:

Mournfully

Rationally

Knowingly

Objectively

Contemptuously

Correct answer:

Contemptuously

Explanation:

"Scorn" and "contempt" both describe hatred for someone or something (often something that's perceived to be worthless). "Objectively" and "subjectively" are synonyms, as are "rationally" and "irrationally." "Knowingly" can mean deliberately or it can mean in a manner that indicates secret knowledge and understanding. "Mournfully" means sadly.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

UNSETTLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Eagerly

Squalidly

Annoyingly

Worryingly

Swiftly

Correct answer:

Worryingly

Explanation:

Something "unsettling" is upsetting, disturbing, or worrying. "Eagerly" means enthusiastically, and "squalid" means very dirty. "Annoyingly" and "irritatingly" are synonyms. "Swiftly" means rapidly.

Example Question #731 : Synonyms

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

HANDSOMELY

Possible Answers:

Beautifully

Gloriously

Amply

Superbly

Vigilantly

Correct answer:

Amply

Explanation:

While "handsome" often means physically attractive, it is not the same as "beautiful." "Handsomely" has the additional meaning of amply or liberally, as in, “The woman was paid handsomely for her work.” "Glorious," "superb," and "wonderful" are synonyms, and "vigilantly" means watchfully.

Example Question #734 : Synonyms

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

BODILY

Possible Answers:

Graphically

Physiologically

Inquisitively

Mentally

Epically

Correct answer:

Physiologically

Explanation:

"Physiology" is the study of living organisms and their bodies. "Graphically" means vividly (often too much so), and "inquisitively" means curiously. "Epically" means of epic, grand, or monumental proportions.

Example Question #735 : Synonyms

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

VIOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Qualitatively

Peacefully

Vibrantly

Aggressively

Unexpectedly

Correct answer:

Aggressively

Explanation:

"Violence" and "aggression" both involve the inappropriate use of excessive physical force and are antonyms of peacefully. "Vibrant" can mean bright and vivid or full of energy and life. "Unexpectedly" and "expectedly" are antonyms, as are "qualitatively" and "quantitatively."

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

HUMOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Superbly

Oddly

Funnily

Quietly

Rarely

Correct answer:

Funnily

Explanation:

Something "humorous" is funny, full of humor. "Odd" means unusual or strange, and "superb" means excellent. "Quietly" means softly. "Rarely" means infrequently, only happening on occasion.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CHILDISHLY

Possible Answers:

Domestically

Predictably

Worryingly

Ignorantly

Immaturely

Correct answer:

Immaturely

Explanation:

Someone who acts "childishly" acts immaturely. Something "predictable" is foreseeable, able to be predicted. "Domestic" and "foreign" are antonyms, as are "worryingly" and "reassuringly." And, while childish people may be ignorant, the two are not exactly synonyms; "ignorance" refers to a lack of knowledge, understanding, or comprehension.

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