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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.
DESPICABLY
Excruciatingly
Detrimentally
Agonizingly
Contemptibly
Furtively
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
Auspiciously
Determinedly
Euphorically
Earnestly
Purposelessly
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
Furtively
Ecstatically
Elatedly
Perniciously
Surreptitiously
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
Chronically
Discreetly
Solemnly
Inconspicuously
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
Heatedly
Enervated
Supposedly
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.
Example Question #1594 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERCEPTIVELY
Attentively
Placidly
Hastily
Tempestuously
Rashly
Attentively
To be "perceptive" is to be attentive or discerning. "Rash" means hasty or reckless. "Tempestuous" means turbulent and stormy, which is a near antonym for "placid," or calm.
Example Question #1595 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCALLY
Cheerily
Ambiguously
Insolently
Cynically
Gregariously
Ambiguously
"Equivocal" and "ambiguous" both mean unclear, vague. "Cheery" means happy and optimistic, a near antonym for "cynical." "Gregarious" means outgoing, and "insolent" is another word for impertinent.
Example Question #1596 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGGEDLY
Superficially
Determinedly
Genially
Deleteriously
Perniciously
Determinedly
"Dogged" means "determined," resolute. "Deleterious" means harmful and damaging, as does "pernicious." "Superficial" means shallow (either physically or as a personality trait), and "genial" means friendly, personable.
Example Question #1597 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISHLY
Fragrantly
Luxuriously
Somnolently
Questionably
Dubiously
Luxuriously
"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #1598 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Mechanically
Ambiguously
Haughtily
Treacherously
Modestly
Haughtily
"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation.
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