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Example Question #824 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOUNTIFULLY
Circuitous
Malleably
Opaquely
Plentifully
Tortuous
Plentifully
"Bountiful" and "plentiful" are synonyms. "Tortuous" means twisty and winding, and it's a synonym for "circuitous." "Malleable" means able to be molded. "Opaque" means cloudy and unclear.
Example Question #825 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSONABLY
Congenially
Monstrously
Fondly
Disagreeably
Affectionately
Congenially
"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.
Example Question #826 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUSLY
Furtively
Palatably
Insufferably
Triflingly
Conscientiously
Furtively
"Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms that mean secretive. "Insufferable" means intolerable, and "conscientious" means dutiful and responsible. Something "trifling" is insignificant. "Palatable" means acceptable.
Example Question #827 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICALLY
Harmfully
Dutifully
Miserably
Happily
Ostensibly
Harmfully
"Inimical" means harmful and damaging. "Miserable" and "happy" are antonyms. "Dutiful" means dedicated and responsible. "Ostensible" means apparent or supposed.
Example Question #828 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUSLY
Rashly
Tiredly
Insatiably
Affably
Vigorously
Insatiably
"Voracious" and "insatiable" are both synonyms for very hungry. "Vigorous" means energetic or strong and robust. "Affable" means amiable and cheerful. "Rash" means reckless and hasty.
Example Question #829 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETRIMENTAL
Pleasantly
Deceptively
Dubiously
Inimically
Turbulently
Inimically
Both "detrimental" and "inimical" mean harmful. "Pleasant" means agreeable and pleasing; "dubious" means doubtful. "Deceptive" and "deceitful" are synonyms. "Turbulent" means stormy.
Example Question #830 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVIDLY
Furiously
Lethargically
Ardently
Apathetically
Equivocally
Ardently
"Fervid" means ardent, fervent, and passionate. This is an antonym of "apathetic." "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish, and "furious" means very angry. "Equivocal" means ambiguous and unclear.
Example Question #2371 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENTLY
Jubilantly
Notoriously
Infamously
Illustriously
Treacherously
Illustriously
"Eminent" and "illustrious" both mean distinguished and well known, well respected. "Infamy" and "notoriety" also both connote fame, but for bad and nefarious reasons. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "jubilant" means exultant, overjoyed.
Example Question #2372 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Worriedly
Inscrutably
Ebulliently
Glumly
Apprehensively
Ebulliently
"Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms that mean joyful, energetic, and cheerful. This is an antonym of "glum." "Worriedly" and "apprehensively" are synonyms, as are "inscrutable" and "inexplicable."
Example Question #2373 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXORBITANTLY
Largely
Excessively
Garrulously
Gorgeously
Gregariously
Excessively
"Exorbitant" means excessive or prohibitively high. "Gorgeous" means very beautiful, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Gregarious" describes someone who is outgoing, while "garrulous" describes someone who is talkative.
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