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Example Question #2351 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Ravenously
Attractively
Miserly
Charismatically
Drunkenly
Attractively
Something or someone "desirable" is attractive or popular. "Miserly" means stingy or cheap. "Drunk" means intoxicated, and "ravenous" means famished. "Charismatic" means charming, which is not quite the same as "desirable."
Example Question #2352 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLEMNLY
Tranquilly
Recklessly
Agonizingly
Merrily
Somberly
Somberly
"Solemn" means grave, somber, or serious. This is the opposite of "merry," which means cheerful, lively, and carefree. "Risky" and "reckless" are synonyms. "Tranquil" and "placid" are synonyms. "Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms.
Example Question #70 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUSLY
Euphorically
Truthfully
Promisingly
Unfavorably
Miserably
Promisingly
An "auspicious" sign is a promising, fortuitous, or favorable sign. This is an antonym of "unfavorable." "Euphoric" means elated or very happy, and "miserable" means very unhappy. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
Example Question #2353 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSCIENTIOUSLY
Dutifully
Confidently
Irresponsibly
Passionately
Rashly
Dutifully
"Conscientious" means responsible or dutiful. This is an antonym of both "irresponsible" and "rash." "Confident," on the other hand, means self-assured. "Passionate" means ardent or impassioned.
Example Question #2354 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACIDLY
Tranquilly
Grimly
Quarrelsomely
Ecstatically
Eagerly
Tranquilly
"Placid" means calm, peaceful, and tranquil. "Quarrelsome" means argumentative or pugnacious. "Ecstatic" and "euphoric" are synonyms, as are "eager" and "enthusiastic." "Grim" means dark or foreboding.
Example Question #2355 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EUPHORICALLY
Melodically
Incredulously
Skeptically
Wretchedly
Ecstatically
Ecstatically
"Euphoric" means elated, feeling extreme happiness and ecstasy. "Incredulous" and "skeptical" both mean disbelieving. "Wretched" means miserable, the opposite of "euphoric," and "melodic" means musical.
Example Question #2356 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASHLY
Ecstatically
Painfully
Recklessly
Cautiously
Warily
Recklessly
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. This is an antonym of both "cautious" and "wary." "Ecstatic" means elated and joyful.
Example Question #2357 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMALLY
Jubilantly
Incisively
Excessively
Tranquilly
Drearily
Drearily
"Dismal" means dreary, dim, or bleak. "Jubilant" means joyful. "Tranquil" means calm or placid. "Excessive" means too much, and "incisive" means sharp and cutting.
Example Question #2358 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGONIZINGLY
Excruciatingly
Vigilant
Truthfully
Equably
Blithely
Excruciatingly
"Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms that both mean very painful. "Blithe" means happily ignorant, and "vigilant" means alert, watchful. "Equable" means fair. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
Example Question #2359 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVIDLY
Vaguely
Eagerly
Astutely
Expertly
Adroitly
Eagerly
"Avid" and "eager" both mean enthusiastic. "Vague" means unclear, and "astute" means sharp and shrewd. "Adroit" means skillful, as does "expert."
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