SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #791 : Synonyms

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

DISTINCTLY

Possible Answers:

Distinguishably

Expensively

Entirely

Importantly

Minimally

Correct answer:

Distinguishably

Explanation:

Something "distinct" is well defined or distinguishable from other things. "Entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms, as are "minimal" and "negligible." "Expensive" means costly. "Important" means significant.

Example Question #792 : Synonyms

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

LIVIDLY

Possible Answers:

Furiously

Rapidly

Quietly

Adventurously

Cautiously

Correct answer:

Furiously

Explanation:

To be "livid" is to be furious or enraged. "Quiet" and "noisy" are antonyms, as are "adventurous" and "cautious." "Rapid" means quick or fast.

Example Question #793 : Synonyms

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

PUNCTUALLY

Possible Answers:

Lately

Religiously

Tardily

Promptly

Financially

Correct answer:

Promptly

Explanation:

Something "punctual" is prompt or on time. This is an antonym of "tardy," which means late. "Lately," on the other hand, means recently. "Financial" describes things related to money, and "religiously" describes things related to religion.

Example Question #794 : Synonyms

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

THANKFULLY

Possible Answers:

Voraciously

Falsely

Bravely

Gratefully

Hungrily

Correct answer:

Gratefully

Explanation:

To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.

Example Question #795 : Synonyms

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

SWIFTLY

Possible Answers:

Mysteriously

Enigmatically

Victoriously

Minutely

Rapidly

Correct answer:

Rapidly

Explanation:

To be "swift" is to be quick or rapid. An "enigma" is the same thing as a mystery, something unsolved or impossible to explain. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Minute" means tiny, microscopic.

Example Question #796 : Synonyms

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

INTENTIONALLY

Possible Answers:

Searchingly

Aggressively

Loathingly

Deliberately

Bothersomely

Correct answer:

Deliberately

Explanation:

Something "intentional" is deliberate or planned. Something "bothersome" is an annoyance or irritation. To "loathe" something is to hate or despise it, and to "search" for something is to look for or seek it. To be "aggressive" is to be pushy, forceful, hostile, or antagonistic.

Example Question #797 : Synonyms

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

DEVOTEDLY

Possible Answers:

Religiously

Loyally

Enviously

Faithlessly

Treacherously

Correct answer:

Loyally

Explanation:

To be "devoted" to something is to be loyal or faithful. This is the opposite of both "faithless" and "treacherous." To be "envious" is to be jealous, and to be "sympathetic" is to feel empathy for someone else's situation. While religion often involves faith and devotion, "religious" is not necessarily a synonym for "devoted."

Example Question #798 : Synonyms

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

VICIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Vindictively

Considerately

Thoughtfully

Cruelly

Melodiously

Correct answer:

Cruelly

Explanation:

To be "vicious" is to be cruel or violent. To be "thoughtful" is to be considerate. Something "melodious" is harmonious or pleasant sounding. To be "vindictive" is to seek revenge, and while "vindictive" people may be "vicious," the two are not necessarily synonyms.

Example Question #799 : Synonyms

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

DUTIFULLY

Possible Answers:

Cautiously

Responsibly

Grievously

Imperatively

Furiously

Correct answer:

Responsibly

Explanation:

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 #800 : Synonyms

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

CRAZILY

Possible Answers:

Zanily

Epically

Wittily

Seductively

Faithfully

Correct answer:

Zanily

Explanation:

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.

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