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Example Question #2331 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Prudishly
Tastefully
Fortunately
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
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
Energetically
Damply
Cheerfully
Wretchedly
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
Unimportantly
Tempestuously
Intriguingly
Arrogantly
Plausibly
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
Trivially
Urgently
Monetarily
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 #2335 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Maliciously
Frivolously
Cautiously
Generously
Loquaciously
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 #2336 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Ravenously
Sickly
Persistently
Imminently
Prudently
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 #2337 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Loquaciously
Crucially
Intolerably
Cleverly
Wittily
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
Example Question #2338 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EARNESTLY
Sincerely
Zestfully
Foolishly
Grimily
Villainously
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 #2339 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACIDLY
Happily
Aggressively
Celestially
Meekly
Calmly
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 #2340 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDIDLY
Neglectfully
Frankly
Negligibly
Sternly
Optimistically
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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