SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1577 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DISTINCTLY

Possible Answers:

Minimally

Entirely

Importantly

Expensively

Distinguishably

Correct answer:

Distinguishably

Explanation:

Something "distinct" is well defined or distinguishable from other things. "Entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms, as are "minimal" and "negligible." "Expensive" means costly. "Important" means significant.

Example Question #1578 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

LIVIDLY

Possible Answers:

Adventurously

Quietly

Cautiously

Rapidly

Furiously

Correct answer:

Furiously

Explanation:

To be "livid" is to be furious or enraged. "Quiet" and "noisy" are antonyms, as are "adventurous" and "cautious." "Rapid" means quick or fast.

Example Question #1579 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PUNCTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Tardily

Lately

Financially

Religiously

Promptly

Correct answer:

Promptly

Explanation:

Something "punctual" is prompt or on time. This is an antonym of "tardy," which means late. "Lately," on the other hand, means recently. "Financial" describes things related to money, and "religiously" describes things related to religion.

Example Question #1580 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

THANKFULLY

Possible Answers:

Falsely

Gratefully

Voraciously

Bravely

Hungrily

Correct answer:

Gratefully

Explanation:

To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.

Example Question #1581 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SWIFTLY

Possible Answers:

Rapidly

Enigmatically

Mysteriously

Minutely

Victoriously

Correct answer:

Rapidly

Explanation:

To be "swift" is to be quick or rapid. An "enigma" is the same thing as a mystery, something unsolved or impossible to explain. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Minute" means tiny, microscopic.

Example Question #1582 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

INTENTIONALLY

Possible Answers:

Deliberately

Loathingly

Aggressively

Searchingly

Bothersomely

Correct answer:

Deliberately

Explanation:

Something "intentional" is deliberate or planned. Something "bothersome" is an annoyance or irritation. To "loathe" something is to hate or despise it, and to "search" for something is to look for or seek it. To be "aggressive" is to be pushy, forceful, hostile, or antagonistic.

Example Question #1583 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DEVOTEDLY

Possible Answers:

Loyally

Religiously

Treacherously

Enviously

Faithlessly

Correct answer:

Loyally

Explanation:

To be "devoted" to something is to be loyal or faithful. This is the opposite of both "faithless" and "treacherous." To be "envious" is to be jealous, and to be "sympathetic" is to feel empathy for someone else's situation. While religion often involves faith and devotion, "religious" is not necessarily a synonym for "devoted."

Example Question #1584 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

VICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Vindictively

Cruelly

Melodiously

Thoughtfully

Considerately

Correct answer:

Cruelly

Explanation:

To be "vicious" is to be cruel or violent. To be "thoughtful" is to be considerate. Something "melodious" is harmonious or pleasant sounding. To be "vindictive" is to seek revenge, and while "vindictive" people may be "vicious," the two are not necessarily synonyms.

Example Question #1585 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DUTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Grievously

Imperatively

Responsibly

Cautiously

Furiously

Correct answer:

Responsibly

Explanation:

To be "dutiful" is to be responsible and fulfill one's obligations. To be "cautious" is to be careful or watchful. To be "furious" is to be enraged or very angry, and to be "imperative" is to be very important. "Grievously" means very seriously.

Example Question #1586 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CRAZILY

Possible Answers:

Wittily

Zanily

Faithfully

Epically

Seductively

Correct answer:

Zanily

Explanation:

Something "crazy" is zany or unusual. "Epically" means in the manner of something epic. Something "witty" is clever, and something "seductive" is attractive. To be "faithful" is to be loyal or devoted.

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