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Example Question #959 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BALEFULLY
Menacingly
Gleefully
Drunkenly
Saucily
Candidly
Menacingly
"Baleful" means threatening, menacing, and hostile. "Candid" means sincere and frank. "Drunken" is a synonym for "inebriated," and "saucy" is a synonym for "cheeky." Gleeful" means joyful, elated.
Example Question #960 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIOUSLY
Superciliously
Abstemiously
Drolly
Haughtily
Sycophantically
Sycophantically
"Obsequious" means sycophantic, fawning, flattering, or servile. This is an antonym for "haughty," which also means supercilious. "Droll" means humorous, particularly in a dry way. "Abstemious" means temperate or moderate.
Example Question #2501 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAWKISHLY
Scurrilously
Clairvoyantly
Potently
Sentimentally
Plaintively
Sentimentally
"Mawkish" means overly sentimental or maudlin. "Clairvoyant" means able to predict the future, and "plaintive" means poignant. "Potent" is a synonym for "powerful." "Scurrilous" describes something that is both libellous and scandalous.
Example Question #2502 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCILY
Acquiescently
Complaisantly
Surreptitiously
Prodigally
Cheekily
Cheekily
"Saucy" is a word for cheeky, flippant, or impudent. "Complaisant" is a synonym for "acquiescent." "Prodigal" is a synonym for "wasteful" or profligate. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms.
Example Question #2503 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LANGUOROUSLY
Insipidly
Vacuously
Vividly
Happily
Torpidly
Torpidly
"Languorous" means torpid, lethargic, or lazy because of tiredness. "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms, of course, as are "vivid" and "insipid." "Vacuous" means inane, unintelligent, and vacant.
Example Question #2511 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUSLY
Coercively
Skeptically
Ingeniously
Clangorously
Preposterously
Skeptically
"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.
Example Question #2512 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRIMORDIALLY
Enigmatically
Contritely
Anciently
Discursively
Elementarily
Anciently
"Primordial" means ancient or prehistoric. "Discursive" means rambling or digressive. "Elementary" means simple or basic. "Enigmatic" means mysterious or cryptic. "Contrite" means penitent, remorseful.
Example Question #2513 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCONSCIONABLY
Exigently
Furiously
Capriciously
Indefensibly
Vociferously
Indefensibly
"Unconscionable" means immoral, unethical, or indefensible. "Exigent" means urgent, and "capricious" means whimsical. "Vociferous" means vocal and vehement. "Furious" means very angry.
Example Question #1751 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUSLY
Smilingly
Distinctly
Circumspectly
Hazily
Distinguishedly
Hazily
"Nebulous" means hazy, foggy, or indistinct. This is an antonym for "distinct." "Distinguished" means eminent or illustrious. "Circumspect" means cautious, withdrawn.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INCITE
encourage
enclose
uproot
capitilize
follow
encourage
"Incite" means to stir up or encourage, often regarding unlawful behavior.
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