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 #41 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SCORNFULLY

Possible Answers:

Knowingly

Mournfully

Rationally

Contemptuously

Objectively

Correct answer:

Contemptuously

Explanation:

"Scorn" and "contempt" both describe hatred for someone or something (often something that's perceived to be worthless). "Objectively" and "subjectively" are synonyms, as are "rationally" and "irrationally." "Knowingly" can mean deliberately or it can mean in a manner that indicates secret knowledge and understanding. "Mournfully" means sadly.

Example Question #1521 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

UNSETTLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Eagerly

Swiftly

Worryingly

Annoyingly

Squalidly

Correct answer:

Worryingly

Explanation:

Something "unsettling" is upsetting, disturbing, or worrying. "Eagerly" means enthusiastically, and "squalid" means very dirty. "Annoyingly" and "irritatingly" are synonyms. "Swiftly" means rapidly.

Example Question #1522 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

HANDSOMELY

Possible Answers:

Beautifully

Gloriously

Amply

Vigilantly

Superbly

Correct answer:

Amply

Explanation:

While "handsome" often means physically attractive, it is not the same as "beautiful." "Handsomely" has the additional meaning of amply or liberally, as in, “The woman was paid handsomely for her work.” "Glorious," "superb," and "wonderful" are synonyms, and "vigilantly" means watchfully.

Example Question #1523 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

BODILY

Possible Answers:

Graphically

Mentally

Epically

Physiologically

Inquisitively

Correct answer:

Physiologically

Explanation:

"Physiology" is the study of living organisms and their bodies. "Graphically" means vividly (often too much so), and "inquisitively" means curiously. "Epically" means of epic, grand, or monumental proportions.

Example Question #1524 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

VIOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Unexpectedly

Vibrantly

Qualitatively

Peacefully

Aggressively

Correct answer:

Aggressively

Explanation:

"Violence" and "aggression" both involve the inappropriate use of excessive physical force and are antonyms of peacefully. "Vibrant" can mean bright and vivid or full of energy and life. "Unexpectedly" and "expectedly" are antonyms, as are "qualitatively" and "quantitatively."

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

HUMOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Rarely

Quietly

Funnily

Superbly

Oddly

Correct answer:

Funnily

Explanation:

Something "humorous" is funny, full of humor. "Odd" means unusual or strange, and "superb" means excellent. "Quietly" means softly. "Rarely" means infrequently, only happening on occasion.

Example Question #1525 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CHILDISHLY

Possible Answers:

Worryingly

Domestically

Predictably

Ignorantly

Immaturely

Correct answer:

Immaturely

Explanation:

Someone who acts "childishly" acts immaturely. Something "predictable" is foreseeable, able to be predicted. "Domestic" and "foreign" are antonyms, as are "worryingly" and "reassuringly." And, while childish people may be ignorant, the two are not exactly synonyms; "ignorance" refers to a lack of knowledge, understanding, or comprehension.

Example Question #1526 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

NASTILY

Possible Answers:

Wordily

Disguisedly

Disgustingly

Purportedly

Deliberately

Correct answer:

Disgustingly

Explanation:

"Nasty" and "disgusting" both mean unpleasant, sickening to the senses. To be "disguised" is to conceal one's identity by adopting a different appearance. Something that is "wordy" uses too many words. "Deliberately" means intentionally. "Purportedly" and "supposedly" are synonyms.

Example Question #1527 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SAVAGELY

Possible Answers:

Brightly

Elusively

Exclusively

Wildly

Furtively

Correct answer:

Wildly

Explanation:

"Savage" and "wild" are synonyms, as are furtive and secretive. Something "elusive" is difficult to find or capture, and "brightly" and "darkly" are antonyms. Something "exclusive" is unique, restricted, or not shared with a wide audience.

Example Question #1528 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DELIBERATELY

Possible Answers:

Intentionally

Hurtfully

Monetarily

Riskily

Swimmingly

Correct answer:

Intentionally

Explanation:

A "deliberate: action is an intentional or planned one. If something is going "swimmingly," it is going very well. Something "hurtful" causes hurt or harm, and something "risky" carries the possibility of danger. "Monetarily" describes something related to money.

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