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Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
Tastefully
Fortunately
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 #49 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Cheerfully
Damply
Energetically
Astutely
Wretchedly
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 #50 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Unimportantly
Intriguingly
Plausibly
Arrogantly
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 #2331 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Trivially
Urgently
Monetarily
Significantly
Darkly
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 #2332 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Loquaciously
Generously
Frivolously
Cautiously
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 #2333 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Imminently
Sickly
Persistently
Prudently
Ravenously
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 #2334 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Loquaciously
Cleverly
Crucially
Wittily
Intolerably
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
Example Question #791 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EARNESTLY
Villainously
Zestfully
Sincerely
Foolishly
Grimily
Sincerely
"Earnest" means serious, sincere, and intense. "Villainous" means wicked and evil. "Grimy" means filthy. "Foolish" means silly. "Zestful" means eager and enthusiastic, full of vitality.
Example Question #792 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACIDLY
Aggressively
Happily
Celestially
Calmly
Meekly
Calmly
"Placid" means calm and tranquil, which is an antonym of "aggressive." "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms. "Celestial" is a synonym for "heavenly." "Meek" means timid.
Example Question #793 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDIDLY
Optimistically
Sternly
Negligibly
Neglectfully
Frankly
Frankly
"Candid" means frank, outspoken, or sincere. "Negligent" means trifling, careless. "Optimistic" and "pessimistic" are antonyms. "Stern" means strict and serious. "Neglectful" and "negligent" are synonyms.
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