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Example Question #2351 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Charismatically
Attractively
Miserly
Drunkenly
Ravenously
Attractively
Something or someone "desirable" is attractive or popular. "Miserly" means stingy or cheap. "Drunk" means intoxicated, and "ravenous" means famished. "Charismatic" means charming, which is not quite the same as "desirable."
Example Question #1551 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLEMNLY
Merrily
Somberly
Recklessly
Tranquilly
Agonizingly
Somberly
"Solemn" means grave, somber, or serious. This is the opposite of "merry," which means cheerful, lively, and carefree. "Risky" and "reckless" are synonyms. "Tranquil" and "placid" are synonyms. "Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms.
Example Question #2352 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUSLY
Unfavorably
Euphorically
Truthfully
Promisingly
Miserably
Promisingly
An "auspicious" sign is a promising, fortuitous, or favorable sign. This is an antonym of "unfavorable." "Euphoric" means elated or very happy, and "miserable" means very unhappy. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSCIENTIOUSLY
Dutifully
Passionately
Confidently
Irresponsibly
Rashly
Dutifully
"Conscientious" means responsible or dutiful. This is an antonym of both "irresponsible" and "rash." "Confident," on the other hand, means self-assured. "Passionate" means ardent or impassioned.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACIDLY
Grimly
Quarrelsomely
Tranquilly
Eagerly
Ecstatically
Tranquilly
"Placid" means calm, peaceful, and tranquil. "Quarrelsome" means argumentative or pugnacious. "Ecstatic" and "euphoric" are synonyms, as are "eager" and "enthusiastic." "Grim" means dark or foreboding.
Example Question #2356 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EUPHORICALLY
Incredulously
Melodically
Wretchedly
Ecstatically
Skeptically
Ecstatically
"Euphoric" means elated, feeling extreme happiness and ecstasy. "Incredulous" and "skeptical" both mean disbelieving. "Wretched" means miserable, the opposite of "euphoric," and "melodic" means musical.
Example Question #2357 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASHLY
Warily
Painfully
Cautiously
Recklessly
Ecstatically
Recklessly
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. This is an antonym of both "cautious" and "wary." "Ecstatic" means elated and joyful.
Example Question #811 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMALLY
Tranquilly
Incisively
Drearily
Excessively
Jubilantly
Drearily
"Dismal" means dreary, dim, or bleak. "Jubilant" means joyful. "Tranquil" means calm or placid. "Excessive" means too much, and "incisive" means sharp and cutting.
Example Question #812 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGONIZINGLY
Excruciatingly
Equably
Vigilant
Blithely
Truthfully
Excruciatingly
"Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms that both mean very painful. "Blithe" means happily ignorant, and "vigilant" means alert, watchful. "Equable" means fair. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
Example Question #813 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVIDLY
Expertly
Astutely
Adroitly
Vaguely
Eagerly
Eagerly
"Avid" and "eager" both mean enthusiastic. "Vague" means unclear, and "astute" means sharp and shrewd. "Adroit" means skillful, as does "expert."
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