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Example Question #2371 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOUNTIFULLY
Circuitous
Plentifully
Malleably
Opaquely
Tortuous
Plentifully
"Bountiful" and "plentiful" are synonyms. "Tortuous" means twisty and winding, and it's a synonym for "circuitous." "Malleable" means able to be molded. "Opaque" means cloudy and unclear.
Example Question #2372 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSONABLY
Affectionately
Disagreeably
Congenially
Fondly
Monstrously
Congenially
"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.
Example Question #2373 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUSLY
Conscientiously
Insufferably
Triflingly
Palatably
Furtively
Furtively
"Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms that mean secretive. "Insufferable" means intolerable, and "conscientious" means dutiful and responsible. Something "trifling" is insignificant. "Palatable" means acceptable.
Example Question #2374 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICALLY
Ostensibly
Miserably
Harmfully
Dutifully
Happily
Harmfully
"Inimical" means harmful and damaging. "Miserable" and "happy" are antonyms. "Dutiful" means dedicated and responsible. "Ostensible" means apparent or supposed.
Example Question #2375 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUSLY
Insatiably
Rashly
Affably
Vigorously
Tiredly
Insatiably
"Voracious" and "insatiable" are both synonyms for very hungry. "Vigorous" means energetic or strong and robust. "Affable" means amiable and cheerful. "Rash" means reckless and hasty.
Example Question #2376 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETRIMENTAL
Pleasantly
Dubiously
Deceptively
Turbulently
Inimically
Inimically
Both "detrimental" and "inimical" mean harmful. "Pleasant" means agreeable and pleasing; "dubious" means doubtful. "Deceptive" and "deceitful" are synonyms. "Turbulent" means stormy.
Example Question #2377 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVIDLY
Furiously
Equivocally
Apathetically
Ardently
Lethargically
Ardently
"Fervid" means ardent, fervent, and passionate. This is an antonym of "apathetic." "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish, and "furious" means very angry. "Equivocal" means ambiguous and unclear.
Example Question #2378 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENTLY
Notoriously
Treacherously
Jubilantly
Illustriously
Infamously
Illustriously
"Eminent" and "illustrious" both mean distinguished and well known, well respected. "Infamy" and "notoriety" also both connote fame, but for bad and nefarious reasons. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "jubilant" means exultant, overjoyed.
Example Question #2379 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Glumly
Inscrutably
Apprehensively
Ebulliently
Worriedly
Ebulliently
"Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms that mean joyful, energetic, and cheerful. This is an antonym of "glum." "Worriedly" and "apprehensively" are synonyms, as are "inscrutable" and "inexplicable."
Example Question #2380 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXORBITANTLY
Gorgeously
Largely
Gregariously
Excessively
Garrulously
Excessively
"Exorbitant" means excessive or prohibitively high. "Gorgeous" means very beautiful, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Gregarious" describes someone who is outgoing, while "garrulous" describes someone who is talkative.
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