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Example Question #2421 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INGENIOUSLY
Histrionically
Innocuously
Innocently
Innovatively
Naively
Innovatively
"Ingenious" means clever, inventive, or innovative. Don't confuse it with "ingenuous," which means naive and innocent. "Histrionic" means melodramatic or overly theatrical, and "innocuous" means harmless.
Example Question #2422 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXECRABLY
Wonderfully
Dreadfully
Scientifically
Romantically
Wondrously
Dreadfully
"Execrable" means extremely bad, awful, and dreadful. This is an antonym for both "wonderful" and "wondrous." "Scientifically" means in a scientific manner, and "romantic" is a synonym for "amorous."
Example Question #2423 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDUOUSLY
Laboriously
Mendaciously
Indolently
Indigently
Duplicitously
Laboriously
Something that is "arduous" is "laborious" or strenuous, requiring hard and often difficult work. "Indolent" means lazy, and "indigent" means impoverished or homeless. "Mendacious" and "duplicitous" are both synonyms for dishonest.
Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDECOROUSLY
Sporadically
Perilously
Immodestly
Properly
Impecuniously
Immodestly
"Indecorous" and "immodest" are both synonyms for improper. This is an antonym for "proper." "Impecunious" means penniless, impoverished. "Sporadic" means infrequent, irregular, or random, and "perilous" means dangerous.
Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONICALLY
Triflingly
Melodramatically
Immaculately
Newly
Qualitatively
Melodramatically
"Histrionic" means melodramatic, overdramatic, or theatrical. "New" is an antonym for "old," and "qualitative" is an antonym for "quantitative." "Immaculate" means pristine or spotless, and "trifling" means unimportant.
Example Question #143 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VITUPERATIVELY
Bitterly
Parsimoniously
Indefatigably
Impartially
Arduously
Bitterly
"Vituperative" means bitter, critical, and abusive. "Arduous" means laborious, difficult. "Impartial" is unbiased, while "parsimonious" is stingy and miserly. "Indefatigable" means untiring or inexhaustible.
Example Question #881 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WANTONLY
Perceptively
Obstreperously
Immorally
Ostentatiously
Decently
Immorally
When used to describe a person, "wanton" can mean immoral, promiscuous, or indecent. "Decent" is an antonym of this concept. In other contexts, "wanton" can also mean deliberately destructive, such as a wanton act of violence. "Perceptive" means perceiving, attentive. "Obstreperous" means boisterous. "Ostentatious" means showy or pretentious.
Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLAISANTLY
Acquiescently
Prodigally
Frugally
Doggedly
Smugly
Acquiescently
"Complaisant" means acquiescent, cheerfully agreeing to do things for others. This isn't to be confused with "complacent," which means smug and self-satisfied. "Prodigal" means wasteful, which is an antonym of "frugal," or economical. "Dogged" means determined and persistent.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICIOUSLY
Cryptically
Unpredictably
Ingenuously
Trenchantly
Ingeniously
Unpredictably
"Capricious" means fickle, unpredictable, and whimsical. "Trenchant" means cutting or incisive. "Ingenious" is another word for "clever" or innovative, while "ingenuous" is another word for "innocent" or naive. Something "cryptic" is mysterious or difficult to understand.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOLEFULLY
Mournfully
Gregariously
Impecuniously
Confidently
Mellifluously
Mournfully
Someone who is "doleful" is mournful and sorrowful. "Gregarious" is another word for social or outgoing, and "mellifluous" is another word for harmonious or sweet-sounding. "Confidence" is self-assurance. "Impecunious" means impoverished or penniless.
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