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Example Question #2328 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Disreputably
Overtly
Subtly
Evasively
Selfishly
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #2329 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Jubilantly
Bashfully
Gloomily
Merrily
Glumly
Merrily
"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."
Example Question #2330 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Elusively
Evocatively
Excessively
Fearfully
Immoderately
Evocatively
Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."
Example Question #1571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Tastefully
Prudishly
Fortunately
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
Spotlessly
"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).
Example Question #1572 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Astutely
Wretchedly
Energetically
Damply
Cheerfully
Cheerfully
"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.
Example Question #1573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Tempestuously
Arrogantly
Unimportantly
Plausibly
Intriguingly
Unimportantly
Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.
Example Question #1574 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Significantly
Urgently
Monetarily
Trivially
Darkly
Trivially
Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.
Example Question #1575 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Cautiously
Maliciously
Frivolously
Generously
Loquaciously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
Example Question #781 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Persistently
Sickly
Ravenously
Imminently
Prudently
Persistently
"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.
Example Question #782 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Loquaciously
Crucially
Cleverly
Wittily
Intolerably
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
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