All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #751 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUMBLY
Courageously
Uncommonly
Modestly
Highly
Plentifully
Modestly
To be "humble" is to be modest or have a low estimation of one's own value. "Highly" and "lowly" are antonyms, as are "commonly" and "uncommonly." "Courageous" means brave, and "plentiful" means bountiful or abundant.
Example Question #752 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPREHENSIVELY
Abundantly
Curiously
Ordinarily
Mysteriously
Worriedly
Worriedly
To be "apprehensive" about something is to be worried about or fearful of it. "Mysterious" means puzzling, baffling, or strange. Something that is "abundant" is plentiful or available in large quantities. "Curious" can mean strange or inquisitive, depending on the context. "Ordinarily" and "normally" are synonyms.
Example Question #753 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATIVELY
Adventurously
Spiritually
Generously
Thoughtfully
Sparsely
Thoughtfully
To be "contemplative" is to be thoughtful or reflective. While some "spiritual" practices involve great contemplation, the two words are not actually synonyms. To be "generous" is to be kind or to offer more of something than is strictly necessary. Someone who is "adventurous" is daring, willing to take risks and try new things. "Sparse" means thin or lacking in abundance.
Example Question #754 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HURRIEDLY
Suspiciously
Hastily
Gullibly
Deliberately
Clearly
Hastily
"Hurried" means hasty, rushed, or too quick. "Deliberately," which means slowly or intentionally, is a near antonym. "Suspicious" means doubtful or distrustful, and "gullible" means too trusting. "Clear" and "murky" are antonyms.
Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBEDIENTLY
Compliantly
Complainingly
Silently
Timidly
Cheaply
Compliantly
To be "obedient" is to be compliant, to follow rules without complaint. "Complaining" is the act of protesting or whining about something. "Cheap" means inexpensive, and "silent" means lacking in noise. While "timidity" or "meekness" is sometimes a characteristic of obedient people, the two words are not synonyms.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMORALLY
Unlovingly
Sparsely
Attractively
Arrogantly
Dishonestly
Dishonestly
"Immoral" means lacking in ethics/morals and is a synonym for "dishonest." "Arrogant" means conceit or stuck up. "Lovingly" and "unlovingly" are antonyms, as are "attractively" and "unattractively." "Sparse" means thin or scanty and is an antonym of "abundant."
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSUREDLY
Randomly
Definitely
Sporadically
Dangerously
Lyrically
Definitely
"Assuredly" and "definitely" are synonyms. "Sporadically" and "randomly" are synonyms that both means haphazardly. Something "lyrical" involves lyrics (the word is loosely used as a synonym for "poetic"). "Dangerous" means risky or perilous.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERIPHERALLY
Externally
Suspiciously
Commercially
Internally
Centrally
Externally
Something "peripheral" is on the external edge or outskirts. It's the opposite of "internally" and "centrally." To be "suspicious" is to distrust or doubt something. Describing something as "commercial" means that that thing is principally concerned with commerce or business, with making a monetary profit.
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZESTFULLY
Lividly
Heavily
Fearfully
Eagerly
Drably
Eagerly
To have "zest" is to have eagerness or enthusiasm for something. "Livid" means furious, and "heavy" means weighty or dense. "Fearful" means afraid or frightened. "Drab" means dull or lacking in color.
Example Question #86 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOURLY
Tartly
Inclusively
Sadly
Exclusively
Angrily
Tartly
Something "sour" (either a food or a person's attitude) is tart or bitter. "Exclusively" and "inclusively" are antonyms. "Sad" means sorrowful. "Angry" means mad, annoyed, displeased.