SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #468 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRODUCTIVELY

Possible Answers:

Finally

Fruitfully

Passively

Concurrently

Perilously

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 #469 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ARROGANTLY

Possible Answers:

Triumphantly

Tidily

Haughtily

Bravely

Hastily

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 #71 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

MYSTERIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Enigmatically

Glumly

Cleverly

Hauntingly

Wittily

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

Cheaply

Dingily

Childishly

Impoverished

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 #741 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MOCKINGLY

Possible Answers:

Vigorously

Robustly

Scornfully

Preciously

Perilously

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 #742 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ROBUSTLY

Possible Answers:

Sinfully

Incorruptibly

Strongly

Healthily

Talkatively

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 #743 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HONESTLY

Possible Answers:

Soothingly

Egocentrically

Comfortingly

Femininely

Incorruptibly

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 #744 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DASHINGLY

Possible Answers:

Clumsily

Patronizingly

Condescendingly

Unattractively

Stylishly

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 #751 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HUMBLY

Possible Answers:

Uncommonly

Courageously

Plentifully

Modestly

Highly

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 #752 : Identifying Synonyms

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

APPREHENSIVELY

Possible Answers:

Mysteriously

Worriedly

Abundantly

Curiously

Ordinarily

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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