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Example Question #1575 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMODERATELY
Excessively
Humbly
Cluelessly
Fashionably
Modestly
Excessively
An "excessive" amount is too much, an "immoderate" amount. "Humble" means modest, and "fashionable" means stylish. "Clueless" means totally lacking in understanding and in comprehension.
Example Question #1576 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLURRILY
Merrily
Cheerfully
Unclearly
Tepidly
Drunkenly
Unclearly
"Blurry" means unclear, indistinct, dim, or hazy. "Tepid" means lukewarm. "Drunken" means inebriated or intoxicated. "Merry" means lively and cheerful.
Example Question #1577 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINCTLY
Entirely
Importantly
Minimally
Distinguishably
Expensively
Distinguishably
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 #1578 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIVIDLY
Rapidly
Cautiously
Furiously
Quietly
Adventurously
Furiously
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 #500 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUALLY
Lately
Tardily
Financially
Promptly
Religiously
Promptly
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 #501 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THANKFULLY
Falsely
Gratefully
Hungrily
Bravely
Voraciously
Gratefully
To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #771 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWIFTLY
Rapidly
Minutely
Enigmatically
Mysteriously
Victoriously
Rapidly
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 #503 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTENTIONALLY
Loathingly
Bothersomely
Aggressively
Searchingly
Deliberately
Deliberately
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 #504 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVOTEDLY
Enviously
Religiously
Loyally
Treacherously
Faithlessly
Loyally
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 #505 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VICIOUSLY
Considerately
Melodiously
Thoughtfully
Vindictively
Cruelly
Cruelly
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.
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