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 #501 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

THANKFULLY

Possible Answers:

Falsely

Gratefully

Bravely

Hungrily

Voraciously

Correct answer:

Gratefully

Explanation:

To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.

Example Question #502 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SWIFTLY

Possible Answers:

Minutely

Mysteriously

Rapidly

Enigmatically

Victoriously

Correct answer:

Rapidly

Explanation:

To be "swift" is to be quick or rapid. An "enigma" is the same thing as a mystery, something unsolved or impossible to explain. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Minute" means tiny, microscopic.

Example Question #503 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INTENTIONALLY

Possible Answers:

Searchingly

Loathingly

Aggressively

Bothersomely

Deliberately

Correct answer:

Deliberately

Explanation:

Something "intentional" is deliberate or planned. Something "bothersome" is an annoyance or irritation. To "loathe" something is to hate or despise it, and to "search" for something is to look for or seek it. To be "aggressive" is to be pushy, forceful, hostile, or antagonistic.

Example Question #504 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DEVOTEDLY

Possible Answers:

Treacherously

Faithlessly

Loyally

Enviously

Religiously

Correct answer:

Loyally

Explanation:

To be "devoted" to something is to be loyal or faithful. This is the opposite of both "faithless" and "treacherous." To be "envious" is to be jealous, and to be "sympathetic" is to feel empathy for someone else's situation. While religion often involves faith and devotion, "religious" is not necessarily a synonym for "devoted."

Example Question #505 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Cruelly

Melodiously

Thoughtfully

Vindictively

Considerately

Correct answer:

Cruelly

Explanation:

To be "vicious" is to be cruel or violent. To be "thoughtful" is to be considerate. Something "melodious" is harmonious or pleasant sounding. To be "vindictive" is to seek revenge, and while "vindictive" people may be "vicious," the two are not necessarily synonyms.

Example Question #506 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DUTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Responsibly

Furiously

Grievously

Imperatively

Cautiously

Correct answer:

Responsibly

Explanation:

To be "dutiful" is to be responsible and fulfill one's obligations. To be "cautious" is to be careful or watchful. To be "furious" is to be enraged or very angry, and to be "imperative" is to be very important. "Grievously" means very seriously.

Example Question #507 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CRAZILY

Possible Answers:

Wittily

Epically

Faithfully

Seductively

Zanily

Correct answer:

Zanily

Explanation:

Something "crazy" is zany or unusual. "Epically" means in the manner of something epic. Something "witty" is clever, and something "seductive" is attractive. To be "faithful" is to be loyal or devoted.

Example Question #508 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

JUBILANTLY

Possible Answers:

Luxuriously

Sorrowfully

Suspiciously

Mournfully

Joyfully

Correct answer:

Joyfully

Explanation:

To be "jubilant" is to be joyful, exuberant, and celebratory. This is the opposite of being "mournful" or "sorrowful." "Suspicious" means doubtful or untrustworthy. "Luxurious" means comfortable, elegant, or expensive.

Example Question #509 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HEAVILY

Possible Answers:

Weightily

Clumsily

Lightly

Tastefully

Gaudily

Correct answer:

Weightily

Explanation:

Something "heavy" is weighty or dense, the opposite of light. Something "clumsy" is awkward or physically uncoordinated. "Gaudy" means extravagant or showy, usually in a tasteless way. This is the opposite of "tastefully," which means with good taste.

Example Question #510 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IRRITABLY

Possible Answers:

Pleasurably

Effortlessly

Crankily

Viciously

Vengefully

Correct answer:

Crankily

Explanation:

To be "irritable" is to be cranky, grumpy, or easily annoyed. "Pleasurable" is a near antonyms of "painful," and "vicious" means cruel. "Effortless" means easy, done with little or no effort. "Vengeful" means wanting or seeking vengeance, revenge.

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