SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #701 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FURTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Hardly

Reassuringly

Seriously

Secretively

Keenly

Correct answer:

Secretively

Explanation:

"Furtive" means sly, shift, or secretive. Something "reassuring" is designed to remove doubts and fears. "Hardly" is a synonym for barely, and "keenly" is a synonym for sharply, acutely, or piercingly. "Seriously" means solemnly or gravely.

Example Question #702 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXUBERANTLY

Possible Answers:

Heavily

Joyfully

Woefully

Eventually

Kindly

Correct answer:

Joyfully

Explanation:

"Exuberant" means excited, joyful, or energetic. "Kind" means warmhearted or gentle. "Eventually" means in the end, or in time. "Heavily" and "lightly" are antonyms. "Woefully" means sadly, tragically, or even miserably.

Example Question #703 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRAGMATICALLY

Possible Answers:

Foolishly

Uselessly

Practically

Initially

Thankfully

Correct answer:

Practically

Explanation:

"Pragmatic" means sensible, realistic, and practical. "Initially" means in the beginning. "Thankfully" means gratefully. "Foolish" means silly and stupid. "Uselessly" means not serving any purpose.

Example Question #704 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MORALLY

Possible Answers:

Overconfidently

Ethically

Innocently

Morbidly

Below

Correct answer:

Ethically

Explanation:

"Ethical" and "moral" are synonyms that indicate concern for right and wrong, good and bad. "Morbid," "ghoulish," and "gruesome" are synonyms. "Below" is an adverb meaning beneath or under, and "innocently" is the opposite of guiltily. "Overconfident" means what it looks like: having too much confidence.

Example Question #705 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GRIMILY

Possible Answers:

Queerly

Saltily

Obliquely

Hugely

Dirtily

Correct answer:

Dirtily

Explanation:

"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 #706 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ACUTELY

Possible Answers:

Dully

Sharply

Early

Negligibly

Weakly

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 #707 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VIGOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Prudishly

Priggishly

Lushly

Energetically

Entertainingly

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 #708 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DELECTABLY

Possible Answers:

Cunningly

Cleverly

Deliciously

Craftily

Critically

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 #709 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BRAVELY

Possible Answers:

Crossly

Fashionably

Repentantly

Scarily

Courageously

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 #710 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONTAGIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Decorously

Charmingly

Infectiously

Uproariously

Foolishly

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.

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