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Example Question #2323 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Overtly
Selfishly
Evasively
Subtly
Disreputably
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #2324 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Merrily
Bashfully
Jubilantly
Gloomily
Glumly
Merrily
"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."
Example Question #2325 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Excessively
Fearfully
Immoderately
Evocatively
Elusively
Evocatively
Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."
Example Question #2331 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Fortunately
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
Tastefully
Prudishly
Spotlessly
"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).
Example Question #2332 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Wretchedly
Energetically
Cheerfully
Damply
Astutely
Cheerfully
"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.
Example Question #2333 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Plausibly
Arrogantly
Unimportantly
Intriguingly
Tempestuously
Unimportantly
Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.
Example Question #2334 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Significantly
Darkly
Monetarily
Urgently
Trivially
Trivially
Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.
Example Question #2335 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Loquaciously
Generously
Cautiously
Frivolously
Maliciously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Sickly
Prudently
Imminently
Ravenously
Persistently
Persistently
"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.
Example Question #2336 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Wittily
Loquaciously
Intolerably
Cleverly
Crucially
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
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