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Example Question #1481 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIDILY
Officially
Cleverly
Neatly
Confusedly
Microscopically
Neatly
Something that is "tidy" is neat, orderly, and organized. "Confusedly" means in a confused manner; "officially" means in a formal and often public manner. "Microscopic" means very tiny, and "clever" means bright, sharp, intelligent.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUSLY
Woefully
Angrily
Dutifully
Triumphantly
Abnormally
Angrily
"Furious" means angry. "Woeful" means tragic or miserable. "Abnormal" means unusual or out of the ordinary. "Dutiful" means performing required tasks and obligations, and "triumphant" means victorious.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLORFULLY
Lucidly
Vibrantly
Greenly
Shallowly
Translucently
Vibrantly
"Colorful" can mean bright, vibrant, lively, or exciting. Something "translucent" allows light to pass through it, and something "lucid" is clear and comprehensible. "Shallowly" is an antonym of deeply.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to this word:
Wretchedly
dearly
mechanically
miserably
religiously
carefully
miserably
To be wretched is to be miserable, unfortunate, or even despairing. To be religious is to follow a religion (people) or be related to a religion (things). Mechanically means in the manner of a machine, and carefully means cautiously. Dearly and very much are synonyms.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HASTILY
Entirely
Mostly
Hurriedly
Sloppily
Longingly
Hurriedly
"Hasty" means too quick, urgent, rushed, or hurried. "Sloppy" and "careless" and "haphazard" are all synonyms, and "entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms. "Mostly" and "mainly" are also synonyms. "Longing" means yearning for or craving a person, place, or thing.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MINUTELY
Freely
Microscopically
Quickly
Optimistically
Obsessively
Microscopically
Used as an adjective, "minute" means very small in size or importance. "Quickly" and "rapidly" are synonyms. "Optimistic" means inclined to view things positively or favorably, and "freely" means without restraint. "Obsessive" means all-consuming and can be similar in meaning to compulsive.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WARILY
Tediously
Treacherously
Successfully
Belligerently
Cautiously
Cautiously
"Wary" means cautious and carefully. "Tedious" means monotonous, "belligerent" means aggressive, and "treacherous" means traitorous or dangerous. Someone who is successful achieves his/her goals well.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIUMPHANTLY
Shyly
Solidly
Thoughtfully
Extremely
Inappropriately
Thoughtfully
To be "triumphant" is to be victorious. "Extremely" and "minimally" are near antonyms, as are "shyly" and "boldly," and "inappropriately" and "appropriately." In addition to being a state of matter, "solid" can be used to describe something based on sound logic and reasoning.
Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STORMILY
Viciously
Tempestuously
Steadily
Faithfully
Fondly
Tempestuously
A "tempest" is another word for a storm, so stormily and tempestuously are synonyms. "Faithfully" and "loyally" are synonyms. "Fondly" and "affectionately" are synonyms. "Vicious" means deliberately cruel or hurtful. "Steady" means stable and reliable.
Example Question #1491 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERRILY
Nuptually
Intensely
Tersely
Fondly
Cheerfully
Cheerfully
"Merrily" means cheerfully/in a lively or lighthearted manner. "Nuptual" refers to weddings and marriage. "Fondly" means affectionately. "Tersely" means briefly or concisely and refers usually to speech. "Intensely" and "extremely" are near synonyms.
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