SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #721 : Synonyms

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

PRAGMATICALLY

Possible Answers:

Foolishly

Thankfully

Initially

Practically

Uselessly

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 #722 : Synonyms

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

MORALLY

Possible Answers:

Morbidly

Ethically

Overconfidently

Innocently

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 #723 : Synonyms

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

GRIMILY

Possible Answers:

Obliquely

Hugely

Saltily

Dirtily

Queerly

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 #724 : Synonyms

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

ACUTELY

Possible Answers:

Sharply

Dully

Early

Weakly

Negligibly

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 #725 : Synonyms

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

VIGOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Priggishly

Lushly

Energetically

Entertainingly

Prudishly

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 #726 : Synonyms

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

DELECTABLY

Possible Answers:

Deliciously

Critically

Cunningly

Craftily

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 #727 : Synonyms

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

BRAVELY

Possible Answers:

Courageously

Fashionably

Crossly

Scarily

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 #728 : Synonyms

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

CONTAGIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Uproariously

Infectiously

Decorously

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.

Example Question #729 : Synonyms

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

HAPHAZARDLY

Possible Answers:

Dangerously

Sternly

Randomly

Credibly

Gullibly

Correct answer:

Randomly

Explanation:

"Haphazard" means random, disorganized, or chaotic. "Credibly" means believably, and "gullibly" means overly willing to believe something. "Sternly" means firmly or strictly.

Example Question #730 : Synonyms

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

VINDICTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Stingily

Kookily

Vacantly

Effectively

Vengefully

Correct answer:

Vengefully

Explanation:

"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.

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