SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1521 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

UNSETTLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Swiftly

Worryingly

Eagerly

Annoyingly

Squalidly

Correct answer:

Worryingly

Explanation:

Something "unsettling" is upsetting, disturbing, or worrying. "Eagerly" means enthusiastically, and "squalid" means very dirty. "Annoyingly" and "irritatingly" are synonyms. "Swiftly" means rapidly.

Example Question #1522 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

HANDSOMELY

Possible Answers:

Amply

Beautifully

Gloriously

Vigilantly

Superbly

Correct answer:

Amply

Explanation:

While "handsome" often means physically attractive, it is not the same as "beautiful." "Handsomely" has the additional meaning of amply or liberally, as in, “The woman was paid handsomely for her work.” "Glorious," "superb," and "wonderful" are synonyms, and "vigilantly" means watchfully.

Example Question #1523 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

BODILY

Possible Answers:

Graphically

Epically

Inquisitively

Mentally

Physiologically

Correct answer:

Physiologically

Explanation:

"Physiology" is the study of living organisms and their bodies. "Graphically" means vividly (often too much so), and "inquisitively" means curiously. "Epically" means of epic, grand, or monumental proportions.

Example Question #1524 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

VIOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Qualitatively

Aggressively

Peacefully

Vibrantly

Unexpectedly

Correct answer:

Aggressively

Explanation:

"Violence" and "aggression" both involve the inappropriate use of excessive physical force and are antonyms of peacefully. "Vibrant" can mean bright and vivid or full of energy and life. "Unexpectedly" and "expectedly" are antonyms, as are "qualitatively" and "quantitatively."

Example Question #1525 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

HUMOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Quietly

Rarely

Superbly

Funnily

Oddly

Correct answer:

Funnily

Explanation:

Something "humorous" is funny, full of humor. "Odd" means unusual or strange, and "superb" means excellent. "Quietly" means softly. "Rarely" means infrequently, only happening on occasion.

Example Question #1526 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CHILDISHLY

Possible Answers:

Immaturely

Domestically

Worryingly

Ignorantly

Predictably

Correct answer:

Immaturely

Explanation:

Someone who acts "childishly" acts immaturely. Something "predictable" is foreseeable, able to be predicted. "Domestic" and "foreign" are antonyms, as are "worryingly" and "reassuringly." And, while childish people may be ignorant, the two are not exactly synonyms; "ignorance" refers to a lack of knowledge, understanding, or comprehension.

Example Question #1527 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

NASTILY

Possible Answers:

Deliberately

Purportedly

Disgustingly

Wordily

Disguisedly

Correct answer:

Disgustingly

Explanation:

"Nasty" and "disgusting" both mean unpleasant, sickening to the senses. To be "disguised" is to conceal one's identity by adopting a different appearance. Something that is "wordy" uses too many words. "Deliberately" means intentionally. "Purportedly" and "supposedly" are synonyms.

Example Question #1528 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SAVAGELY

Possible Answers:

Elusively

Exclusively

Wildly

Furtively

Brightly

Correct answer:

Wildly

Explanation:

"Savage" and "wild" are synonyms, as are furtive and secretive. Something "elusive" is difficult to find or capture, and "brightly" and "darkly" are antonyms. Something "exclusive" is unique, restricted, or not shared with a wide audience.

Example Question #1529 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

DELIBERATELY

Possible Answers:

Monetarily

Hurtfully

Swimmingly

Intentionally

Riskily

Correct answer:

Intentionally

Explanation:

A "deliberate: action is an intentional or planned one. If something is going "swimmingly," it is going very well. Something "hurtful" causes hurt or harm, and something "risky" carries the possibility of danger. "Monetarily" describes something related to money.

Example Question #1530 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PURPORTEDLY

Possible Answers:

Suspiciously

Hatefully

Supposedly

Lovingly

Wrongly

Correct answer:

Supposedly

Explanation:

"Purportedly" and "supposedly" are synonyms. To be "suspicious" of something is to distrust it. "Correctly" and "wrongly" are antonyms, as are "lovingly" and "hatefully."

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