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Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNITIVELY
Clangorously
Fanatically
Gelidly
Triflingly
Punishingly
Punishingly
"Punitive" is a synonym for "punishing." "Clangorous" means loud and clamorous. "Gelid" is a synonym for "icy" or cold. "Trifling" means trivial and unimportant. "Fanatic" means zealously militant.
Example Question #189 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINELY
Cynically
Prophetically
Frankly
Unlawfully
Optimistically
Optimistically
"Sanguine" means cheerful and "optimistic." This is an antonym for "cynical," or pessimistic. "Prophetic" means clairvoyant, able to see the future. Another word for "unlawful" is illegal, and another word for "frank" is forthright.
Example Question #190 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPREHENSIBLY
Deplorably
Petulantly
Fantastically
Indignantly
Indigently
Deplorably
"Reprehensible" is a synonym for deplorable, detestable. Another word for "fantastical" is magical, and another word for "petulant" is irritable or peevish. "Indignant" means resentful, offended, and annoyed, whereas "indigent" means vagrant or penniless.
Example Question #2471 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCURSIVELY
Shrewdly
Solemnly
Superficially
Congenially
Ramblingly
Ramblingly
"Discursive" means rambling and digressive. "Shrewd" means astute, and "congenial" means personable, friendly. Another word for "solemn" is somber. Another word for "superficial" is shallow.
Example Question #2472 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOCIFEROUSLY
Lethargically
Misanthropically
Vehemently
Pruriently
Sanguinely
Vehemently
"Vociferous" means vehement, loud, clamorous, and protesting. "Sanguine" means optimistic and cheerful. "Lethargy" is lassitude or sluggishness. "Misanthropic" means antisocial or unfriendly, and "prurient" means lustful, inordinately concerned with sexual matters.
Example Question #2473 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEJORATIVELY
Pleasantly
Luridly
Morbidly
Derogatorily
Complaisantly
Derogatorily
"Pejorative" means disparaging or derogatory. "Lurid" is a synonym for "bright" and garish. "Complaisant" means obliging, agreeable, or giving in easily. "Pleasant" means enjoyable, friendly, or nice. "Morbid" means macabre or abnormally interested in death and disease.
Example Question #2474 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRILOUSLY
Ostentatiously
Pithily
Truthfully
Infectiously
Scandalously
Scandalously
Something "scurrilous" spreads slanderous, scandalous, and sometimes humorous claims about someone. A synonym for "infectious" is contagious, and a synonym for "truthful" is "honest." "Pithy" means succinct and terse, to the point. "Ostentatious" means showy or pretentious.
Example Question #2475 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLAVISHLY
Pertinaciously
Notoriously
Proudly
Capriciously
Subserviently
Subserviently
"Slavish" means subservient, fawning, in the manner of a servant. This is an antonym for "proud." "Notorious" means infamous, and "pertinacious" means determined or persistent. A synonym for "capricious" is mercurial.
Example Question #2476 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMODIOUSLY
Electively
Solicitously
Capaciously
Exigently
Grandly
Capaciously
"Commodious" means spacious, capacious, and roomy. "Exigent" is a synonym for "urgent," and "elective" is a synonym for "optional." "Solicitous" means concerned and caring. "Grand" means large, impressive, and sweeping.
Example Question #2477 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECUMENICALLY
Dubiously
Speciously
Catholically
Precisely
Argumentatively
Catholically
"Ecumenical" means inclusive, universal, or catholic (not to be confused with Catholic, which is a specific Christian religion). "Argumentative" means quarrelsome or combative. "Specious" means false or misleading. "Precise" is a synonym for "exact," and "dubious" is a synonym for "doubtful" or suspicious, depending on context.
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