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Example Question #2381 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Perniciously
Elatedly
Furtively
Ecstatically
Surreptitiously
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #2382 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Chronically
Surreptitiously
Discreetly
Solemnly
Inconspicuously
Surreptitiously
"Stealthy" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Inconspicuous" and "discreet" are synonyms. "Chronic" means persistent or long-term. "Solemn" means grave and somber.
Example Question #2383 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Trifingly
Enervated
Heatedly
Listlessly
Supposedly
Supposedly
"Ostensible" means apparent or supposed. "Heated" means passionate, and "trifling" means insignificant or unimportant. "Listless" means lacking in energy or tired, and is a near synonym for "enervated," which means weakened by exhaustion.
Example Question #2391 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERCEPTIVELY
Attentively
Tempestuously
Rashly
Placidly
Hastily
Attentively
To be "perceptive" is to be attentive or discerning. "Rash" means hasty or reckless. "Tempestuous" means turbulent and stormy, which is a near antonym for "placid," or calm.
Example Question #2392 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCALLY
Cheerily
Insolently
Ambiguously
Cynically
Gregariously
Ambiguously
"Equivocal" and "ambiguous" both mean unclear, vague. "Cheery" means happy and optimistic, a near antonym for "cynical." "Gregarious" means outgoing, and "insolent" is another word for impertinent.
Example Question #2393 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGGEDLY
Superficially
Perniciously
Determinedly
Genially
Deleteriously
Determinedly
"Dogged" means "determined," resolute. "Deleterious" means harmful and damaging, as does "pernicious." "Superficial" means shallow (either physically or as a personality trait), and "genial" means friendly, personable.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISHLY
Dubiously
Luxuriously
Fragrantly
Questionably
Somnolently
Luxuriously
"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Ambiguously
Modestly
Mechanically
Haughtily
Treacherously
Haughtily
"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENTLY
Glamorously
Somnolently
Impertinently
Salubriously
Querulously
Impertinently
"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDOLENTLY
Eagerly
Irrelevantly
Rudely
Affably
Lazily
Lazily
"Indolence" is another word for laziness or sloth. "Eager" means enthusiastic or avid. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Rude" is a synonym for "insolent," not indolent -- an easy mistake to make. "Relevant" and "irrelevant" are antonyms.
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