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 #714 : Synonyms

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

VIRTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Predominantly

Artificially

Dimly

Urgently

Temptingly

Correct answer:

Artificially

Explanation:

"Virtual" can mean either artificial and simulated (as in the world of technology) or almost and practically. Something "urgent" requires immediate attention, and something "dim" is poorly lit or unintelligent, depending on context. "Predominantly" and "mainly" are synonyms. Something "tempting" is appealing or attractive despite being wrong or ill advised.

Example Question #715 : Synonyms

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

BOASTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Violently

Boringly

Swaggeringly

Tensely

Frequently

Correct answer:

Swaggeringly

Explanation:

A "boastful" person is someone who tends to brag, swagger, and generally think too highly of himself/herself. Something "boring" is dull and uninteresting, and something "frequent" happens often. "Violently" and "peacefully" are antonyms. "Tense" and "taut" are synonyms.

Example Question #716 : Synonyms

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

SMUGLY

Possible Answers:

Unnaturally

Conceitedly

Warmly

Cozily

Tidily

Correct answer:

Conceitedly

Explanation:

Someone who is "smug" is conceited, self-satisfied, and overly pleased with himself/herself. "Tidy" means neat and organized. "Unnatural" is an antonym of "natural," and "warm" is an antonym of "cool." "Cozy" means snug and comfortable.

Example Question #717 : Synonyms

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

EXTRAVAGANTLY

Possible Answers:

Suggestively

Richly

Excessively

Argumentatively

Luckily

Correct answer:

Excessively

Explanation:

"Extravagant" means excessive, exorbitant, or extremely lavish. "Richly" and "poorly" are antonyms, as are "luckily" and "unluckily." "Argumentatively" and "cooperatively" are also antonyms. "Suggestive" and "evocative" are synonyms.

Example Question #718 : Synonyms

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

GRATEFULLY

Possible Answers:

Sickly

Correctly

Freely

Gravely

Thankfully

Correct answer:

Thankfully

Explanation:

To be "grateful" is to be thankful. "Gravely" means seriously, "freely" means in an unrestrained manner, and "sickly" means unhealthily. "Correct" and "incorrect" are antonyms.

Example Question #719 : Synonyms

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

FURTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Keenly

Reassuringly

Hardly

Seriously

Secretively

Correct answer:

Secretively

Explanation:

"Furtive" means sly, shift, or secretive. Something "reassuring" is designed to remove doubts and fears. "Hardly" is a synonym for barely, and "keenly" is a synonym for sharply, acutely, or piercingly. "Seriously" means solemnly or gravely.

Example Question #720 : Synonyms

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

EXUBERANTLY

Possible Answers:

Joyfully

Heavily

Kindly

Eventually

Woefully

Correct answer:

Joyfully

Explanation:

"Exuberant" means excited, joyful, or energetic. "Kind" means warmhearted or gentle. "Eventually" means in the end, or in time. "Heavily" and "lightly" are antonyms. "Woefully" means sadly, tragically, or even miserably.

Example Question #721 : Synonyms

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

PRAGMATICALLY

Possible Answers:

Uselessly

Initially

Practically

Thankfully

Foolishly

Correct answer:

Practically

Explanation:

"Pragmatic" means sensible, realistic, and practical. "Initially" means in the beginning. "Thankfully" means gratefully. "Foolish" means silly and stupid. "Uselessly" means not serving any purpose.

Example Question #722 : Synonyms

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

MORALLY

Possible Answers:

Ethically

Overconfidently

Below

Innocently

Morbidly

Correct answer:

Ethically

Explanation:

"Ethical" and "moral" are synonyms that indicate concern for right and wrong, good and bad. "Morbid," "ghoulish," and "gruesome" are synonyms. "Below" is an adverb meaning beneath or under, and "innocently" is the opposite of guiltily. "Overconfident" means what it looks like: having too much confidence.

Example Question #723 : Synonyms

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

GRIMILY

Possible Answers:

Saltily

Hugely

Obliquely

Queerly

Dirtily

Correct answer:

Dirtily

Explanation:

"Grimy," "dirty," and "filthy" are all synonyms. "Salty" means seasoned with salt or (when describing humor) witty. "Hugely" means enormously, "queerly" means oddly or strangely, and "obliquely" means indirectly.

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