SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #702 : Synonyms

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

TIDILY

Possible Answers:

Cleverly

Confusedly

Neatly

Officially

Microscopically

Correct answer:

Neatly

Explanation:

Something that is "tidy" is neat, orderly, and organized. "Confusedly" means in a confused manner; "officially" means in a formal and often public manner. "Microscopic" means very tiny, and "clever" means bright, sharp, intelligent.

Example Question #703 : Synonyms

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

FURIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Woefully

Abnormally

Dutifully

Angrily

Triumphantly

Correct answer:

Angrily

Explanation:

"Furious" means angry. "Woeful" means tragic or miserable. "Abnormal" means unusual or out of the ordinary. "Dutiful" means performing required tasks and obligations, and "triumphant" means victorious.

Example Question #704 : Synonyms

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

COLORFULLY

Possible Answers:

Greenly

Translucently

Vibrantly

Lucidly

Shallowly

Correct answer:

Vibrantly

Explanation:

"Colorful" can mean bright, vibrant, lively, or exciting. Something "translucent" allows light to pass through it, and something "lucid" is clear and comprehensible. "Shallowly" is an antonym of deeply.

Example Question #705 : Synonyms

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to this word:

Wretchedly

Possible Answers:

carefully

religiously

dearly

mechanically

miserably

Correct answer:

miserably

Explanation:

To be wretched is to be miserable, unfortunate, or even despairing. To be religious is to follow a religion (people) or be related to a religion (things). Mechanically means in the manner of a machine, and carefully means cautiously. Dearly and very much are synonyms.

Example Question #706 : Synonyms

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

HASTILY

Possible Answers:

Sloppily

Hurriedly

Entirely

Mostly

Longingly

Correct answer:

Hurriedly

Explanation:

"Hasty" means too quick, urgent, rushed, or hurried. "Sloppy" and "careless" and "haphazard" are all synonyms, and "entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms. "Mostly" and "mainly" are also synonyms. "Longing" means yearning for or craving a person, place, or thing.

Example Question #707 : Synonyms

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

MINUTELY

Possible Answers:

Freely

Obsessively

Quickly

Microscopically

Optimistically

Correct answer:

Microscopically

Explanation:

Used as an adjective, "minute" means very small in size or importance. "Quickly" and "rapidly" are synonyms. "Optimistic" means inclined to view things positively or favorably, and "freely" means without restraint. "Obsessive" means all-consuming and can be similar in meaning to compulsive.

Example Question #708 : Synonyms

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

WARILY

Possible Answers:

Successfully

Cautiously

Belligerently

Tediously

 Treacherously

Correct answer:

Cautiously

Explanation:

"Wary" means cautious and carefully. "Tedious" means monotonous, "belligerent" means aggressive, and "treacherous" means traitorous or dangerous. Someone who is successful achieves his/her goals well.

Example Question #711 : Synonyms

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

TRIUMPHANTLY

Possible Answers:

Extremely

Thoughtfully

Solidly

Shyly

Inappropriately

Correct answer:

Thoughtfully

Explanation:

To be "triumphant" is to be victorious. "Extremely" and "minimally" are near antonyms, as are "shyly" and "boldly," and "inappropriately" and "appropriately." In addition to being a state of matter, "solid" can be used to describe something based on sound logic and reasoning.

Example Question #712 : Synonyms

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

STORMILY

Possible Answers:

Fondly

Steadily

Faithfully

Tempestuously

Viciously

Correct answer:

Tempestuously

Explanation:

A "tempest" is another word for a storm, so stormily and tempestuously are synonyms. "Faithfully" and "loyally" are synonyms. "Fondly" and "affectionately" are synonyms. "Vicious" means deliberately cruel or hurtful. "Steady" means stable and reliable.

Example Question #713 : Synonyms

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

MERRILY

Possible Answers:

Fondly

Tersely

Cheerfully

Intensely

Nuptually

Correct answer:

Cheerfully

Explanation:

"Merrily" means cheerfully/in a lively or lighthearted manner. "Nuptual" refers to weddings and marriage. "Fondly" means affectionately. "Tersely" means briefly or concisely and refers usually to speech. "Intensely" and "extremely" are near synonyms.

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