SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

PRODUCTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Passively

Fruitfully

Finally

Perilously

Concurrently

Correct answer:

Fruitfully

Explanation:

To be "productive" is to be fruitful or bear many results. "Concurrent" means happening at the same time as another event; "final" means coming at the end. "Passively" and "actively" are antonyms. "Perilously" (dangerously) and "safely" are also antonyms.

Example Question #69 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

ARROGANTLY

Possible Answers:

Triumphantly

Tidily

Bravely

Hastily

Haughtily

Correct answer:

Haughtily

Explanation:

Someone "arrogant" is haughty, stuck up, or conceited. Something "hasty" is hurried, something "tidy" is neat and orderly, and something "triumphant" is victorious. "Brave" is a good synonym for "courageous."

Example Question #761 : Synonyms

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

MYSTERIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Wittily

Cleverly

Hauntingly

Glumly

Enigmatically

Correct answer:

Enigmatically

Explanation:

Another name for a "mystery" is an enigma. While "mysteries" may be "haunting" (emotional or eerie), the two words are not necessarily synonymous. "Cleverly" and "wittily" are synonyms. "Glum" means dejected or gloomy.

Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SHODDILY

Possible Answers:

Gloomily

Dingily

Impoverished

Cheaply

Childishly

Correct answer:

Cheaply

Explanation:

"Shoddy" work is work that is cheaply or poorly made. "Dingy" means gloomy and dark. "Childish" and "mature" are near antonyms, as are "wealthy" and "impoverished."

Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MOCKINGLY

Possible Answers:

Perilously

Preciously

Vigorously

Robustly

Scornfully

Correct answer:

Scornfully

Explanation:

To "mock" someone or something is to express scorn or contempt for that person or thing. "Robust" means strong, sturdy, or vigorous. "Precious" means valuable or beloved. "Perilous" means dangerous.

Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ROBUSTLY

Possible Answers:

Healthily

Incorruptibly

Sinfully

Talkatively

Strongly

Correct answer:

Strongly

Explanation:

"Robust" means sturdy, strong, vigorous, or energetic. "Healthy" and "sick" are antonyms, as are "incorruptible" and "sinful." "Talkative" and "taciturn" (quiet) are also antonyms.

Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HONESTLY

Possible Answers:

Comfortingly

Femininely

Egocentrically

Incorruptibly

Soothingly

Correct answer:

Incorruptibly

Explanation:

To be "incorruptible" is to be "honest" and unable to be led astray by others. "Feminine" and "masculine" are antonyms, as are "egocentric" and "selfless." To "soothe" is to calm someone or alleviate his/her discomfort, which makes it a close synonym to the verb to comfort.

Example Question #475 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DASHINGLY

Possible Answers:

Condescendingly

Stylishly

Patronizingly

Clumsily

Unattractively

Correct answer:

Stylishly

Explanation:

"Dashing" means lively, spirited, stylish, or attractive. It is a near antonym of "unattractive." "Clumsy" means awkward or uncoordinated. To "patronize" someone is to treat him or her condescendingly or look down on him or her.

Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HUMBLY

Possible Answers:

Modestly

Highly

Plentifully

Courageously

Uncommonly

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 #476 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

APPREHENSIVELY

Possible Answers:

Curiously

Mysteriously

Ordinarily

Abundantly

Worriedly

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.

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