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 #431 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ACUTELY

Possible Answers:

Weakly

Negligibly

Early

Sharply

Dully

Correct answer:

Sharply

Explanation:

"Acutely," which can mean sharply, keenly, or severely, is an antonym of "dully," "weakly," and "negligibly." "Early" is an antonym of "late."

Example Question #432 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VIGOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Entertainingly

Prudishly

Lushly

Energetically

Priggishly

Correct answer:

Energetically

Explanation:

"Vigorous" means energetic, strong, and forceful. To be "prudish" or "priggish" is to be easily shocked or scandalized by inappropriate things. Someone "entertaining" is amusing and offers entertainment. "Lush" means rich and luxuriant.

Example Question #433 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DELECTABLY

Possible Answers:

Critically

Cunningly

Craftily

Deliciously

Cleverly

Correct answer:

Deliciously

Explanation:

"Delectable" and "delicious" both mean extremely tasty. To be "critical" is to analyze and express (often harsh) judgments about something. To be "clever" is to be quick and intelligent. To be "cunning" or "crafty" is to be clever in a sly, often devious way.

Example Question #434 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BRAVELY

Possible Answers:

Fashionably

Courageously

Crossly

Repentantly

Scarily

Correct answer:

Courageously

Explanation:

To be "brave" is to be courageous, to lack fear. "Scarily" and "frighteningly" are synonyms. "Crossly" means in an annoyed fashion. "Fashionably" means stylishly, and to be "repentant" is to express regret for wrongdoing.

Example Question #435 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTAGIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Charmingly

Uproariously

Infectiously

Foolishly

Decorously

Correct answer:

Infectiously

Explanation:

"Infectious" and "contagious" are synonyms. "Foolish" means silly and stupid, and to be "charming" is to be attractive, engaging, and pleasant. "Decorously" means properly or politely. "Uproarious" means rowdy or noisy.

Example Question #436 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HAPHAZARDLY

Possible Answers:

Sternly

Randomly

Gullibly

Credibly

Dangerously

Correct answer:

Randomly

Explanation:

"Haphazard" means random, disorganized, or chaotic. "Credibly" means believably, and "gullibly" means overly willing to believe something. "Sternly" means firmly or strictly.

Example Question #437 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VINDICTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Vengefully

Stingily

Kookily

Effectively

Vacantly

Correct answer:

Vengefully

Explanation:

"Vindictive" means vengeful or revengeful. "Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonyms, and "vacantly" means emptily. "Repeatedly" means occurring over and over again. "Stingy" means miserly, and "kookily" and "zanily" are synonyms.

Example Question #438 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GRIEVOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Uncommonly

Ruddily

Seriously

Startlingly

Outrageously

Correct answer:

Seriously

Explanation:

"Grievously" means seriously, as in, "he was grievously wounded by the wild boar." "Ruddy" means red, "outrageous" means shockingly bad, and "startling" means surprising. "Uncommonly" and "unusually" are synonyms, but "uncommonly" can also mean remarkably.

Example Question #439 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NOBLY

Possible Answers:

Originally

Furtively

Musically

Chivalrously

Sneakily

Correct answer:

Chivalrously

Explanation:

"Chivalrous" and "noble" can both mean gallant, honorable, and virtuous. To be "sneaky" or to be "furtive" is to be sly and deceptive. "Originally" can mean in the the first place, initially

Example Question #440 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXCEPTIONALLY

Possible Answers:

Outstandingly

Commonly

Judiciously

Subtly

Futilely

Correct answer:

Outstandingly

Explanation:

Something "exceptional" can be unusual or uncommon, but the word can also mean excellent and outstanding. "Commonly" and "exceptionally" are antonyms. Someone "judicious" shows good judgment, and something "futile" is pointless, fruitless. "Subtle" means so faint as to be barely perceptible.

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