SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #733 :Synonyms

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

EXCEPTIONALLY

Possible Answers:

Outstandingly

Subtly

Judiciously

Commonly

Futilely

Correct answer:

Outstandingly

Explanation:

Something "exceptional" can beunusual or uncommon, but the word can also meanexcellent and outstanding. "Commonly" and "exceptionally" are antonyms. Someone "judicious"shows good judgment, and something "futile" ispointless, fruitless. "Subtle" meansso faint as to be barely perceptible.

Example Question #734 :Synonyms

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

SCORNFULLY

Possible Answers:

Contemptuously

Knowingly

Objectively

Rationally

Mournfully

Correct answer:

Contemptuously

Explanation:

"Scorn" and "contempt" both describehatred for someone or something (often something that's perceived to be worthless). "Objectively" and "subjectively" are synonyms, as are "rationally" and "irrationally." "Knowingly" can meandeliberatelyor it can meanin a manner that indicates secret knowledge and understanding. "Mournfully" meanssadly.

Example Question #735 :Synonyms

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

UNSETTLINGLY

Possible Answers:

Swiftly

Annoyingly

Eagerly

Squalidly

Worryingly

Correct answer:

Worryingly

Explanation:

Something "unsettling" isupsetting, disturbing, or worrying. "Eagerly" meansenthusiastically, and "squalid" meansvery dirty. "Annoyingly" and "irritatingly" are synonyms. "Swiftly" meansrapidly.

Example Question #736 :Synonyms

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

HANDSOMELY

Possible Answers:

Superbly

Vigilantly

Beautifully

Amply

Gloriously

Correct answer:

Amply

Explanation:

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

Example Question #737 :Synonyms

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

BODILY

Possible Answers:

Physiologically

Graphically

Mentally

Inquisitively

Epically

Correct answer:

Physiologically

Explanation:

"Physiology" isthe study of living organisms and their bodies. "Graphically" meansvividly (often too much so), and "inquisitively" meanscuriously. "Epically" meansof epic, grand, or monumental proportions.

Example Question #738 :Synonyms

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

VIOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Aggressively

Qualitatively

Peacefully

Vibrantly

Unexpectedly

Correct answer:

Aggressively

Explanation:

"Violence" and "aggression" both involvethe inappropriate use of excessive physical forceand are antonyms of peacefully. "Vibrant" can meanbright and vivid or full of energy and life. "Unexpectedly" and "expectedly" are antonyms, as are "qualitatively" and "quantitatively."

Example Question #739 :Synonyms

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

HUMOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Funnily

Superbly

Rarely

Oddly

Quietly

Correct answer:

Funnily

Explanation:

一些“幽默" isfunny, full of humor. "Odd" meansunusual or strange, and "superb" meansexcellent. "Quietly" meanssoftly. "Rarely" meansinfrequently, only happening on occasion.

Example Question #740 :Synonyms

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

CHILDISHLY

Possible Answers:

Predictably

Domestically

Worryingly

Immaturely

Ignorantly

Correct answer:

Immaturely

Explanation:

Someone who acts "childishly" actsimmaturely. Something "predictable" isforeseeable, 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 toa lack of knowledge, understanding, or comprehension.

Example Question #741 :Synonyms

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

NASTILY

Possible Answers:

Disgustingly

Disguisedly

Deliberately

Wordily

Purportedly

Correct answer:

Disgustingly

Explanation:

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

Example Question #742 :Synonyms

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

SAVAGELY

Possible Answers:

明亮

Exclusively

Elusively

Wildly

Furtively

Correct answer:

Wildly

Explanation:

"Savage" and "wild" are synonyms, as arefurtive and secretive. Something "elusive" isdifficult to find or capture, and "brightly" and "darkly" are antonyms. Something "exclusive" isunique, restricted, or not shared with a wide audience.

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