All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIMILY
Queerly
Hugely
Dirtily
Saltily
Obliquely
Dirtily
"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.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACUTELY
Dully
Early
Negligibly
Weakly
Sharply
Sharply
"Acutely," which can mean sharply, keenly, or severely, is an antonym of "dully," "weakly," and "negligibly." "Early" is an antonym of "late."
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGOROUSLY
Lushly
Energetically
Priggishly
Prudishly
Entertainingly
Energetically
"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 #34 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLY
Critically
Deliciously
Cleverly
Cunningly
Craftily
Deliciously
"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 #35 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRAVELY
Fashionably
Repentantly
Crossly
Scarily
Courageously
Courageously
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 #36 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUSLY
Decorously
Charmingly
Uproariously
Infectiously
Foolishly
Infectiously
"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 #37 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARDLY
Randomly
Gullibly
Sternly
Credibly
Dangerously
Randomly
"Haphazard" means random, disorganized, or chaotic. "Credibly" means believably, and "gullibly" means overly willing to believe something. "Sternly" means firmly or strictly.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VINDICTIVELY
Kookily
Stingily
Vacantly
Effectively
Vengefully
Vengefully
"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 #39 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIEVOUSLY
Uncommonly
Seriously
Outrageously
Startlingly
Ruddily
Seriously
"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 #40 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOBLY
Sneakily
Originally
Furtively
Musically
Chivalrously
Chivalrously
"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.
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