SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1523 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

NASTILY

Possible Answers:

Deliberately

Purportedly

Disgustingly

Wordily

Disguisedly

Correct answer:

Disgustingly

Explanation:

"Nasty" and "disgusting" both mean unpleasant, sickening to the senses. To be "disguised" is to conceal one's identity by adopting a different appearance. Something that is "wordy" uses too many words. "Deliberately" means intentionally. "Purportedly" and "supposedly" are synonyms.

Example Question #1524 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SAVAGELY

Possible Answers:

Furtively

Elusively

Wildly

Brightly

Exclusively

Correct answer:

Wildly

Explanation:

"Savage" and "wild" are synonyms, as are furtive and secretive. Something "elusive" is difficult to find or capture, and "brightly" and "darkly" are antonyms. Something "exclusive" is unique, restricted, or not shared with a wide audience.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DELIBERATELY

Possible Answers:

Monetarily

Swimmingly

Intentionally

Riskily

Hurtfully

Correct answer:

Intentionally

Explanation:

A "deliberate: action is an intentional or planned one. If something is going "swimmingly," it is going very well. Something "hurtful" causes hurt or harm, and something "risky" carries the possibility of danger. "Monetarily" describes something related to money.

Example Question #451 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PURPORTEDLY

Possible Answers:

Supposedly

Suspiciously

Hatefully

Lovingly

Wrongly

Correct answer:

Supposedly

Explanation:

"Purportedly" and "supposedly" are synonyms. To be "suspicious" of something is to distrust it. "Correctly" and "wrongly" are antonyms, as are "lovingly" and "hatefully."

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

GRAPHICALLY

Possible Answers:

Vividly

Deafeningly

Blindly

Obsoletely

Critically

Correct answer:

Vividly

Explanation:

Both "graphic" and "vivid" describe something that has clear, evocative details. "Critically" can mean judgmentally or importantly, and "deafeningly" means very loudly. Something "obsolete" is out of date, and something "blind" is unseeing.

Example Question #741 : Synonyms

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

CURIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Principally

Inquisitively

Individually

Communally

Largely

Correct answer:

Inquisitively

Explanation:

Both "curious" and "inquisitive" describe someone who is interested in learning new things. "Largely" and "principally" both mean mostly, for the most part. "Communally" means in a manner shared by the members of a community, and "individually" is a good antonym for that concept.

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DEAFENINGLY

Possible Answers:

Gladly

Cruelly

Forgetfully

Queerly

Loudly

Correct answer:

Loudly

Explanation:

"Deafeningly" and "loudly" are synonyms. "Cruelly" and "viciously" are synonyms. "Gladly" can mean willingly or happily, and "queerly" can mean strangely. To be "forgetful" means to not remember things in general.

Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

INFAMOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Generously

Blatantly

Munificently

Notoriously

Heroically

Correct answer:

Notoriously

Explanation:

To be "infamous" or "notorious" means to be well known for a bad reason. "Blatantly" means obviously or unsubtly, and "heroically" means in the manner of a hero or heroine. "Generously" and "munificently" are synonyms.

Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

ELABORATELY

Possible Answers:

Daringly

Numerically

Quantitatively

Algebraically

Complexly

Correct answer:

Complexly

Explanation:

Something "elaborate" is complex or complicated. "Daringly" means boldly. "Algebraically," "numerically," and "quantitatively" are all math terms.

Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

NOSILY

Possible Answers:

Shamefully

Pryingly

Autumnally

Loudly

Vernally

Correct answer:

Pryingly

Explanation:

To be "nosy" or "prying" is to be too inquisitive about other people's business. "Shameful" means bad and causing shame. "Vernal" means related to spring, and "autumnal" means related to fall. "Loudly" means noisily, not "nosily;" be careful of the spelling difference.

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