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:

Seriously

Reassuringly

Hardly

Keenly

Secretively

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:

Woefully

Kindly

Eventually

Joyfully

Heavily

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:

Thankfully

Practically

Uselessly

Foolishly

Initially

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:

Innocently

Morbidly

Below

Ethically

Overconfidently

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 #31 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

GRIMILY

Possible Answers:

Dirtily

Queerly

Saltily

Obliquely

Hugely

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 #32 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

ACUTELY

Possible Answers:

Early

Negligibly

Weakly

Sharply

Dully

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 #33 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

VIGOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Entertainingly

Prudishly

Priggishly

Energetically

Lushly

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 #34 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

DELECTABLY

Possible Answers:

Craftily

Critically

Cunningly

Deliciously

Cleverly

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 #35 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

BRAVELY

Possible Answers:

Courageously

Fashionably

Scarily

Crossly

Repentantly

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 #36 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

CONTAGIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Decorously

Uproariously

Infectiously

Foolishly

Charmingly

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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