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Example Question #2311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUSLY
Fervently
Vigorously
Heatedly
Pristinely
Energetically
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #2312 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Wistfully
Productively
Ironically
Fruitfully
Sinisterly
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #2313 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Immediately
Extremely
Bravely
Tinily
Stupidly
Immediately
"Instantaneous" means instant or immediate. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms, as are "stupid" and "unintelligent." "Tiny" means very small, and "extremely" means very.
Example Question #1517 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENTLY
Direly
Strictly
Suddenly
Excruciatingly
Deafly
Direly
Something "urgent" is dire or pressing and requires immediate attention. "Deaf" means unable to hear, and "sudden" means unexpected and abrupt. "Strict" means stern or rigorous. "Excruciating" means extremely painful.
Example Question #1518 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Sonically
Incredibly
Credibly
Vocally
Heroically
Credibly
Something "plausible" is credible or believable. "Incredible," which can mean impossible to believe or magnificent and wonderful, is sometimes a antonym of "plausible." 'Vocal" is the adjective form of "voice," and sonic is the adjective form of sound. "Heroic" means brave or valiant, in the manner of a hero or heroine.
Example Question #1519 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENTLY
Shyly
Believably
Boisterously
Funnily
Difficultly
Shyly
"Diffident" means shy, modest, or timid. "Difficult" means challenging or hard, and "boisterous" means rowdy. "Funny" can mean humorous or strange, depending on the context. Something "believable" is plausible or credible.
Example Question #1520 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLY
Gaudily
Peripherally
Zesty
Palpably
Taxingly
Palpably
Something "tangible" is palpable or perceptible by touch. Something "taxing" is punishing or demanding. "Peripheral" means external or on the outside border. "Gaudy" means showy, and "zesty," an adjective, means tangy or strong tasting and not tangible.
Example Question #771 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTUTELY
Hastily
Naively
Obstusely
Courageously
Shrewdly
Shrewdly
Someone "astute" is shrewd, sharp, or clever. "Obtuse" is an antonym of "astute." "Naive" means inexperienced, and "hasty" means hurried. "Courageous" and "brave" are synonyms.
Example Question #772 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEATEDLY
Passionately
Intentionally
Dubiously
Deliberately
Combatively
Passionately
"Heated" means passionate, fiery, or spirited. "Deliberate" and "intentional" are synonyms, as are "combative" and "aggressive." "Dubious" means doubtful.
Example Question #773 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESSLY
Tiredly
Thankfully
Jubilantly
Lecherously
Reverently
Tiredly
Someone "listless" is tired or lacking in energy. "Lecherous" means lustful, and "reverent" means worshipful or respectful. "Jubilant" means joyful, and "thankful" means grateful.
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