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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.
TENACIOUSLY
Avidly
Persistently
Frankly
Listlessly
Imperfectly
Persistently
Someone "tenacious" is persistent and determined, dogged. "Avid" means keen and eager. "Frank" means forthright and candid. "Listless" means tired and lacking energy. "Perfect" and "imperfect" are antonyms.
Example Question #2382 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENELY
Respectfully
Placidly
Offensively
Discerningly
Insightfully
Placidly
"Serene" means calm and placid. "Offensive" means insulting and disrespectful, which is an antonym of "respectful." "Discerning" means perceptive or having good judgment. "Insightful" and "intuitive" are synonyms.
Example Question #2383 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMBUNCTIOUSLY
Assiduously
Aptly
Obstreperously
Diligently
Sweetly
Obstreperously
"Rambunctious" means both boisterous and obstreperous. "Sweet" can mean sugary or pleasing, depending on the context. "Apt" means appropriate or suitable. "Assiduous" and "diligent" both mean hardworking.
Example Question #2384 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANTLY
Convivially
Forbiddingly
Eminently
Querulously
Illustriously
Querulously
"Petulant" and "querulous" both mean irritable. "Eminent" means distinguished. "Forbidding" means grim and uninviting. "Convivial" and "cheerful" are synonyms.
Example Question #2385 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CERTIFIABLY
Infamously
Bountifully
Verifiably
Auspiciously
Lavishly
Verifiably
"Certifiable" and "verifiable" are synonyms meaning able to be confirmed. "Lavish" means luxurious and rich. "Bountiful" means abundant and plentiful. "Auspiciously" means promisingly. "Infamous" means notorious.
Example Question #2381 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLY
Contemptibly
Furtively
Excruciatingly
Detrimentally
Agonizingly
Contemptibly
"Despicable" and "contemptible" both mean loathsome. Both "agonizing" and "excruciating" both mean very painful. "Furtive" means sneaky, surreptitious, secretive. "Detrimental" means harmful and damaging.
Example Question #2382 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTELY
Earnestly
Purposelessly
Auspiciously
Determinedly
Euphorically
Determinedly
"Resolute" means "determined" and purposeful. This is an antonym of "purposeless." "Earnest" means sincere, and "auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Euphoric" means ecstatic and elated.
Example Question #2383 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Ecstatically
Perniciously
Surreptitiously
Furtively
Elatedly
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #2384 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Solemnly
Inconspicuously
Chronically
Discreetly
Surreptitiously
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 #2385 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Trifingly
Listlessly
Supposedly
Enervated
Heatedly
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.