Synonyms: Adverbs

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SSAT Elementary Level Verbal › Synonyms: Adverbs

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1

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

QUICKLY

Rapidly

Rabidly

Excitedly

Enthusiastically

Properly

Explanation

"Quickly" means done at a fast pace. "Rapidly," which means to do something very quickly, is the best synonym of "quickly."

Incorrect Answers:

"Rabidly" means extremely violent.

"Excitedly" involves becoming briskly stimulated to complete an activity.

"Enthusiastically" involves doing something cheerfully, and is a synonym of "excitedly."

"Properly" means to do something correctly.

2

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LIBERALLY

Generously

Willing

Scant

Triumphantly

Independently

Explanation

We can tell from the suffice "-ly" that “liberally” is an adverb, which is a word used to describe a verb. “Liberally” comes from the word “liberal,” meaning free or generous. If you are given a “liberal” amount of gravy, you are given a large or broad amount. This is similar in meaning to “generous.” If someone gives to charity “generously,” they give "liberally." To further help you, “scant” means light or insufficient;“willing” is to be prepared or happy to do something; acting “triumphantly” is to act joyously because of victory; “independently” is to do something by yourself out of your own motivation.

3

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

GINGERLY

Gently

Willfully

Forcefully

Criminal

Crazily

Explanation

"Gingerly" means carefully or gently, so "gently" is the correct answer.

4

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

WORLDLY

Earthly

Heavenly

Partly

Partially

Perfectly

Explanation

The words "worldly" and "earthly" are synonymous. These adverbs refer to something that belongs on the earth or in this world. "Heavenly" refers to something that belongs in the sky or in the heavens. "Perfectly" refers to something that has no flaws or errors. "Partially" and "partly" refer to something that is not complete.

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