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Example Question #2481 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSTEROUSLY
Deservedly
Wretchedly
Disguisedly
Absurdly
Humbly
Absurdly
"Preposterous" means absurd, outlandish. Don't confuse this with an "impostor," or someone who disguises themselves to look like another person. "Deservedly" means well-earned. "Wretched" is a synonym for "miserable" or abject, and "humble" is a synonym for "modest."
Example Question #2482 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFICACIOUSLY
Stringently
Capaciously
Haphazardly
Irascibly
Effectively
Effectively
"Efficacious" is a synonym for "effectual" or effective. "Capacious" means spacious, perhaps even palatial. "Stringent" means strict, severe, or demanding. "Haphazard" means random, slapdash. "Irascible" is a synonym for "irritable," petulant.
Example Question #2483 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACHRYMOSELY
Cholerically
Ravenously
Histrionically
Tearfully
Illegitimately
Tearfully
"Lachrymose" is a word for tearful, weepy. "Illegitimate" is an antonym for "legitimate," and "choleric" is a synonym for "irritable" or irascible. "Ravenous" means very hungry, voracious. "Histrionic" means melodramatic, hysterical.
Example Question #2484 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRULENTLY
Bitterly
Ingeniously
Innovatively
Superfluously
Ostentatiously
Bitterly
"Virulent" means bitter or extremely harmful, depending on the context (e.g. a virulent tirade or a virulent disease). "Ingenious" is a synonym for "clever" and "innovative." "Superfluous" means excessive or unnecessary. "Ostentatious" means showy in a conspicuous, pretentious way.
Example Question #2485 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNIRONICALLY
Mordantly
Trenchantly
Deplorably
Earnestly
Insincerely
Earnestly
If something is "not ironic," it is sincere or in earnest. "Mordant" and "trenchant" are synonyms for harsh, cutting. "Deplorable" means reprehensible or disgraceful.
Example Question #2486 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENDIPITOUSLY
Sibilantly
Fortunately
Religiously
Cacophonously
Heedlessly
Fortunately
"Serendipity" is luck or random good fortune. This isn't the same thing as "religious" or "faithful." "Heedless" means reckless, unmindful, and incautious. "Sibilant" describes a hissing sound, and "cacophonous" describes a chaotic mess of sound.
Example Question #2487 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCULARLY
Obdurately
Jokingly
Disarmingly
Execrably
Insufferably
Jokingly
"Jocular" means joking, humorous. "Execrable" means terrible, dreadful. "Insufferable" is a synonym for "dreadful." "Obdurate" means stubborn, recalcitrant. "Disarming" means charming or beguiling.
Example Question #2488 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERACIOUSLY
Covertly
Circumspectly
Truthfully
Ostentatiously
Mendaciously
Truthfully
"Veracious" is a synonym for "truthful." This is an antonym for "mendacious," which means dishonest. "Circumspect" means cautious, guarded. "Covert" means furtive, secretive, or stealthy. "Ostentatious" is a synonym for "showy."
Example Question #2489 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMURELY
Unwittingly
Modestly
Secretively
Immanently
Perceptively
Modestly
"Demure" means modest, meek, or shy and is almost always used to describe a young lady. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent," and "perceptive" means insightful, intuitive. "Unwitting" means unaware, unknowing, or even oblivious. "Secretive" means stealthy or furtive.
Example Question #2490 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTERMINABLY
Vociferously
Dubiously
Ceaselessly
Rudely
Vehemently
Ceaselessly
"Interminable" means ceaseless, unending. "Dubious" can mean doubtful or suspicious, depending on the context. "Vociferous" and "vehement" are synonyms. Another word for "rude" is impolite, discourteous.
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