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Example Question #2341 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Sardonically
Spitefully
Ominously
Attractively
Euphorically
Attractively
"Desirable" and "attractive" are synonyms. "Spiteful" and "malicious" are synonyms. "Euphoric" means very happy or elated. "Ominous" means sinister. "Sardonic" means wry or sarcastic.
Example Question #2342 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRANKLY
Rigidly
Flexibly
Sternly
Morally
Forthrightly
Forthrightly
To be "frank" is to be candid. To be "moral" is to be ethical. To be "stern" is to be serious or strict. "Rigid" means stiff or inflexible. This is an antonym of "flexible."
Example Question #2343 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCIFULLY
Clearly
Favorably
Fluently
Compassionately
Eloquently
Compassionately
"Merciful" means compassionate or forgiving. "Eloquent" means articulate and fluent. "Favorable" can be a synonym for "auspicious," and "clear" can be a synonym for "transparent."
Example Question #2344 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDICTABLY
Forseeably
Ardently
Greasily
Resourcefully
Enterprisingly
Forseeably
Something "predictable" is able to be foreseen. "Resourceful" means inventive and enterprising. "Ardent" means fervent and zealous. "Greasy" means oily.
Example Question #2345 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOTABLY
Passively
Purely
Dismissively
Negligibly
Remarkably
Remarkably
"Negligibly," "dismissively," and "passively" are all closely related adverbs describing something that is not significantly engaging. "Purely" is not related in meaning to "notably." "Remarkably" is indeed the correct synonym: consider that one word referring to something that is noteworthy while the other signals that something is so special it merits a remark.
Example Question #2346 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRACEFULLY
Hurriedly
Violently
Harshly
Brashly
Fluidly
Fluidly
"Gracefully" and "fluidly" both refer to an action that is performed without sudden interruptions. The other adverbs refer to actions that are performed aggressively or harshly rather than elegantly, as the word "gracefully" would signal. Simple process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer.
Example Question #2347 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFECTIVELY
Weak
Worthlessly
Ineffectively
Efficaciously
Uselessly
Efficaciously
"Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonymous adverbs. The words even look very similar! More importantly, all of the other answer choices are antonyms of the word "effectively." They all seem to refer to modify a word by describing it as not useful or effective.
Example Question #2348 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDICTABLY
Festively
Forseeably
Incomprehensibly
Gratifyingly
Unlawfully
Forseeably
Something "predictable" is foreseeable, able to be seen or guessed in advance. Something "incomprehensible" is totally unclear. "Unlawful" means illegal. "Gratifying" means rewarding or pleasing. "Festive" means merry and cheerful.
Example Question #2349 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCIFULLY
Tenderly
Modestly
Compassionately
Earnestly
Nostalgically
Compassionately
Someone who shows "mercy" is compassionate or forgiving. "Earnest" means sincere, and "humble" means modest. "Nostalgic" means wistful, yearning, or longing for another time, place, or person. "Tender" means gentle and loving.
Example Question #2350 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRANKLY
Shrewdly
Elegantly
Somberly
Frighteningly
Forthrightly
Forthrightly
"Frank" means open and forthright. "Frightening" and "scary" are synonyms, as are "elegant" and "graceful." "Shrewd" means astute. "Somber" means solemn.
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