SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #107 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUTIFULLY
Imperatively
Furiously
Grievously
Cautiously
Responsibly
Responsibly
To be "dutiful" is to be responsible and fulfill one's obligations. To be "cautious" is to be careful or watchful. To be "furious" is to be enraged or very angry, and to be "imperative" is to be very important. "Grievously" means very seriously.
Example Question #108 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRAZILY
Wittily
Seductively
Faithfully
Epically
Zanily
Zanily
Something "crazy" is zany or unusual. "Epically" means in the manner of something epic. Something "witty" is clever, and something "seductive" is attractive. To be "faithful" is to be loyal or devoted.
Example Question #109 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUBILANTLY
Joyfully
Sorrowfully
Luxuriously
Mournfully
Suspiciously
Joyfully
To be "jubilant" is to be joyful, exuberant, and celebratory. This is the opposite of being "mournful" or "sorrowful." "Suspicious" means doubtful or untrustworthy. "Luxurious" means comfortable, elegant, or expensive.
Example Question #110 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEAVILY
Clumsily
Weightily
Tastefully
Gaudily
Lightly
Weightily
Something "heavy" is weighty or dense, the opposite of light. Something "clumsy" is awkward or physically uncoordinated. "Gaudy" means extravagant or showy, usually in a tasteless way. This is the opposite of "tastefully," which means with good taste.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRRITABLY
Pleasurably
Crankily
Vengefully
Viciously
Effortlessly
Crankily
To be "irritable" is to be cranky, grumpy, or easily annoyed. "Pleasurable" is a near antonyms of "painful," and "vicious" means cruel. "Effortless" means easy, done with little or no effort. "Vengeful" means wanting or seeking vengeance, revenge.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SELDOM
Frequently
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Rarely
Rarely
The adverb "seldom" means occurring irregularly, occurring on rare occasions, rarely. Additionally, "frequently" means occurring often; "occasionally" means occurring every now and then, sometimes happening.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAPTIVATE
hedge
imprison
honor
charm
debate
charm
Captivate means to charm.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LAUD
achieve
lord
attack
bury
praise
praise
Laud means to praise.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
A synonym of "endorse" is __________.
dispute
lull
espouse
oppose
interfere
espouse
"Endorse" is a verb that means "to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of someone or something," so we need to pick out another word that means something like "support." While "oppose" and "espouse" may look and sound somewhat alike, "oppose" means "to disagree with or disapprove of something or someone," so it is an antonym of "endorse" and not the correct answer. "Espouse," on the other hand, is a verb that can mean either "to marry" or "to express support for a cause or belief." Because "espouse" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "endorse," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
A synonym of "allude" is __________.
refer to indirectly
tell about
refer to directly
write down
cite from
refer to indirectly
"Allude" is a verb that means "to make an indirect reference to," so we need to pick an answer that means "reference indirectly." "Cite from" and "Refer to directly" may both seem like correct answers, but they involve direct references, whereas "allude" specifically involves indirect references. The only answer choice that specifically involves indirect references is "refer to indirectly," so "refer to indirectly" is the correct answer.
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