SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1555 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

HUMBLY

Possible Answers:

Plentifully

Highly

Modestly

Uncommonly

Courageously

Correct answer:

Modestly

Explanation:

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 #1556 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

APPREHENSIVELY

Possible Answers:

Curiously

Mysteriously

Ordinarily

Worriedly

Abundantly

Correct answer:

Worriedly

Explanation:

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 #1557 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CONTEMPLATIVELY

Possible Answers:

Adventurously

Thoughtfully

Sparsely

Spiritually

Generously

Correct answer:

Thoughtfully

Explanation:

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 #1558 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

HURRIEDLY

Possible Answers:

Suspiciously

Hastily

Deliberately

Gullibly

Clearly

Correct answer:

Hastily

Explanation:

"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 #1559 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

OBEDIENTLY

Possible Answers:

Timidly

Compliantly

Cheaply

Complainingly

Silently

Correct answer:

Compliantly

Explanation:

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 #1560 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

IMMORALLY

Possible Answers:

Arrogantly

Unlovingly

Sparsely

Attractively

Dishonestly

Correct answer:

Dishonestly

Explanation:

"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 #751 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ASSUREDLY

Possible Answers:

Definitely

Sporadically

Lyrically

Randomly

Dangerously

Correct answer:

Definitely

Explanation:

"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 #752 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PERIPHERALLY

Possible Answers:

Centrally

Externally

Internally

Commercially

Suspiciously

Correct answer:

Externally

Explanation:

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 #753 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ZESTFULLY

Possible Answers:

Fearfully

Drably

Heavily

Lividly

Eagerly

Correct answer:

Eagerly

Explanation:

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 #754 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SOURLY

Possible Answers:

Inclusively

Angrily

Tartly

Sadly

Exclusively

Correct answer:

Tartly

Explanation:

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.

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