SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #771 : Synonyms

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

CONTEMPLATIVELY

Possible Answers:

Spiritually

Sparsely

Adventurously

Thoughtfully

Generously

Correct answer:

Thoughtfully

Explanation:

To be "contemplative" is to be thoughtful or reflective. While some "spiritual" practices involve great contemplation, the two words are not actually synonyms. To be "generous" is to be kind or to offer more of something than is strictly necessary. Someone who is "adventurous" is daring, willing to take risks and try new things. "Sparse" means thin or lacking in abundance.

Example Question #772 : Synonyms

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

HURRIEDLY

Possible Answers:

Clearly

Gullibly

Deliberately

Hastily

Suspiciously

Correct answer:

Hastily

Explanation:

"Hurried" means hasty, rushed, or too quick. "Deliberately," which means slowly or intentionally, is a near antonym. "Suspicious" means doubtful or distrustful, and "gullible" means too trusting. "Clear" and "murky" are antonyms.

Example Question #773 : Synonyms

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

OBEDIENTLY

Possible Answers:

Compliantly

Cheaply

Timidly

Silently

Complainingly

Correct answer:

Compliantly

Explanation:

To be "obedient" is to be compliant, to follow rules without complaint. "Complaining" is the act of protesting or whining about something. "Cheap" means inexpensive, and "silent" means lacking in noise. While "timidity" or "meekness" is sometimes a characteristic of obedient people, the two words are not synonyms.

Example Question #774 : Synonyms

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

IMMORALLY

Possible Answers:

Dishonestly

Attractively

Arrogantly

Sparsely

Unlovingly

Correct answer:

Dishonestly

Explanation:

"Immoral" means lacking in ethics/morals and is a synonym for "dishonest." "Arrogant" means conceit or stuck up. "Lovingly" and "unlovingly" are antonyms, as are "attractively" and "unattractively." "Sparse" means thin or scanty and is an antonym of "abundant."

Example Question #775 : Synonyms

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

ASSUREDLY

Possible Answers:

Definitely

Randomly

Sporadically

Dangerously

Lyrically

Correct answer:

Definitely

Explanation:

"Assuredly" and "definitely" are synonyms. "Sporadically" and "randomly" are synonyms that both means haphazardly. Something "lyrical" involves lyrics (the word is loosely used as a synonym for "poetic"). "Dangerous" means risky or perilous.

Example Question #776 : Synonyms

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

PERIPHERALLY

Possible Answers:

Centrally

Internally

Commercially

Externally

Suspiciously

Correct answer:

Externally

Explanation:

Something "peripheral" is on the external edge or outskirts. It's the opposite of "internally" and "centrally." To be "suspicious" is to distrust or doubt something. Describing something as "commercial" means that that thing is principally concerned with commerce or business, with making a monetary profit.

Example Question #777 : Synonyms

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

ZESTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Drably

Heavily

Eagerly

Lividly

Fearfully

Correct answer:

Eagerly

Explanation:

To have "zest" is to have eagerness or enthusiasm for something. "Livid" means furious, and "heavy" means weighty or dense. "Fearful" means afraid or frightened. "Drab" means dull or lacking in color.

Example Question #778 : Synonyms

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

SOURLY

Possible Answers:

Inclusively

Sadly

Tartly

Exclusively

Angrily

Correct answer:

Tartly

Explanation:

Something "sour" (either a food or a person's attitude) is tart or bitter. "Exclusively" and "inclusively" are antonyms. "Sad" means sorrowful. "Angry" means mad, annoyed, displeased.

Example Question #779 : Synonyms

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

AMENABLY

Possible Answers:

Painfully

Pleasurably

Plentifully

Clumsily

Cooperatively

Correct answer:

Cooperatively

Explanation:

If someone is "amenable," he or she is open, receptive, and cooperative. "Painful" and "pleasurable" are near antonyms. "Clumsy" means awkward or uncoordinated. "Plentiful" and "abundant" are synonyms.

Example Question #780 : Synonyms

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

PLENTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Punishingly

Abundantly

Painfully

Overly

Repentantly

Correct answer:

Abundantly

Explanation:

"Plentiful" and "abundant" both mean existing in large quantities. "Repentant" means feeling regret, remorse, and sorrow. "Overly" and "insufficiently" are antonyms, as are "painfully" and "pleasurably." "Punishingly" means in a punishing or taxing manner.

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