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 #451 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PURPORTEDLY

Possible Answers:

Hatefully

Lovingly

Suspiciously

Supposedly

Wrongly

Correct answer:

Supposedly

Explanation:

"Purportedly" and "supposedly" are synonyms. To be "suspicious" of something is to distrust it. "Correctly" and "wrongly" are antonyms, as are "lovingly" and "hatefully."

Example Question #452 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GRAPHICALLY

Possible Answers:

Vividly

Critically

Blindly

Obsoletely

Deafeningly

Correct answer:

Vividly

Explanation:

Both "graphic" and "vivid" describe something that has clear, evocative details. "Critically" can mean judgmentally or importantly, and "deafeningly" means very loudly. Something "obsolete" is out of date, and something "blind" is unseeing.

Example Question #453 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CURIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Communally

Largely

Individually

Principally

Inquisitively

Correct answer:

Inquisitively

Explanation:

Both "curious" and "inquisitive" describe someone who is interested in learning new things. "Largely" and "principally" both mean mostly, for the most part. "Communally" means in a manner shared by the members of a community, and "individually" is a good antonym for that concept.

Example Question #454 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DEAFENINGLY

Possible Answers:

Loudly

Cruelly

Gladly

Forgetfully

Queerly

Correct answer:

Loudly

Explanation:

"Deafeningly" and "loudly" are synonyms. "Cruelly" and "viciously" are synonyms. "Gladly" can mean willingly or happily, and "queerly" can mean strangely. To be "forgetful" means to not remember things in general.

Example Question #455 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INFAMOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Generously

Notoriously

Munificently

Heroically

Blatantly

Correct answer:

Notoriously

Explanation:

To be "infamous" or "notorious" means to be well known for a bad reason. "Blatantly" means obviously or unsubtly, and "heroically" means in the manner of a hero or heroine. "Generously" and "munificently" are synonyms.

Example Question #456 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ELABORATELY

Possible Answers:

Algebraically

Complexly

Quantitatively

Daringly

Numerically

Correct answer:

Complexly

Explanation:

Something "elaborate" is complex or complicated. "Daringly" means boldly. "Algebraically," "numerically," and "quantitatively" are all math terms.

Example Question #457 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NOSILY

Possible Answers:

Loudly

Pryingly

Vernally

Shamefully

Autumnally

Correct answer:

Pryingly

Explanation:

To be "nosy" or "prying" is to be too inquisitive about other people's business. "Shameful" means bad and causing shame. "Vernal" means related to spring, and "autumnal" means related to fall. "Loudly" means noisily, not "nosily;" be careful of the spelling difference.

Example Question #458 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FISCALLY

Possible Answers:

Aquatically

Financially

Transparently

Opaquely

Irresponsibly

Correct answer:

Financially

Explanation:

"Fiscally" and "financially" are both adverbs describing money. "Aquatically" refers to sea life, "opaquely" is the opposite of "transparently," and "irresponsibly" is the opposite of "responsibly."

Example Question #459 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SEDUCTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Repellently

Vigorously

Enthusiastically

Attractive

Repulsively

Correct answer:

Attractive

Explanation:

Something "seductive" is attractive and alluring. This is the opposite of "repulsively" and "repellently." "Vigorously" means with energy and strength, and "enthusiastically" means eagerly.

Example Question #460 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FASHIONABLY

Possible Answers:

Silkily

Stylishly

Painfully

Greedily

Selflessly

Correct answer:

Stylishly

Explanation:

"Fashionable" and "stylish" both mean up to date or in vogue. "Greedily" and "selflessly" are antonyms. "Painfully" and "painlessly" are antonyms. "Silkily" means softly or smoothly.

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