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Example Question #2318 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTUTELY
Obstusely
Hastily
Courageously
Naively
Shrewdly
Shrewdly
Someone "astute" is shrewd, sharp, or clever. "Obtuse" is an antonym of "astute." "Naive" means inexperienced, and "hasty" means hurried. "Courageous" and "brave" are synonyms.
Example Question #2319 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEATEDLY
Intentionally
Dubiously
Passionately
Deliberately
Combatively
Passionately
"Heated" means passionate, fiery, or spirited. "Deliberate" and "intentional" are synonyms, as are "combative" and "aggressive." "Dubious" means doubtful.
Example Question #2320 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESSLY
Reverently
Thankfully
Tiredly
Lecherously
Jubilantly
Tiredly
Someone "listless" is tired or lacking in energy. "Lecherous" means lustful, and "reverent" means worshipful or respectful. "Jubilant" means joyful, and "thankful" means grateful.
Example Question #2321 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURBULENTLY
Eternally
Placidly
Tempestuously
Aerially
Eagerly
Tempestuously
"Turbulent" means stormy or tempestuous, which are antonyms of "placid" and "calm." "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "eternal" means lasting forever. While "turbulence" is often encountered by airplanes in the stratosphere, "turbulent" and "aerial" are not synonyms.
Example Question #2322 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUSLY
Lasciviously
Auspiciously
Dramatically
Earnestly
Talkatively
Talkatively
"Loquacious" is a synonym for "talkative" and "garrulous." "Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. "Earnest" means serious or sincere. "Dramatic" can mean sudden and striking, or it can mean related to drama and the theater. "Auspicious" means promising or favorable.
Example Question #2323 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERNLY
Quarrelsomely
Dutifully
Responsible
Strictly
Diffidently
Strictly
"Stern" means strict or rigorous and is usually used to describe authorities or rules. "Quarrelsome" and "combative" are synonyms, as are "diffident" and "shy." "Dutiful" means responsible.
Example Question #2324 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANTLY
Royally
Wholly
Vigorously
Energetically
Bravely
Bravely
"Valiant" is a synonym for "brave" and "courageous." "Vigorous" means robust, healthy, or energetic. "Royal" is a word used to describe monarchs and rulers, particularly kings and queens. "Wholly" means entirely or completely.
Example Question #2325 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNISHINGLY
Grimily
Smugly
Exuberantly
Explicitly
Taxingly
Taxingly
While to "punish" can mean to make someone suffer in response to a bad action, "punishing" can also mean grueling, demanding, or taxing (usually in the context of a particular situation or action). "Grimy" means dirty, "smug" means self-satisfied, and "exuberant" means joyful. "Explicit" means clear and straightforward.
Example Question #2326 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Hostilely
Nostalgically
Inexplicably
Flexibly
Obediently
Inexplicably
Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.
Example Question #2327 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Comparatively
Shoddily
Grievously
Purportedly
Absolutely
Comparatively
"Relative" and 'comparative" are synonyms. "Absolutely" is the antonym of these two words. "Grievous" means serious or severe, and "purported" means supposed. "Shoddy" and "cheap" are synonyms.
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