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Example Question #2381 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENACIOUSLY
Avidly
Imperfectly
Listlessly
Frankly
Persistently
Persistently
Someone "tenacious" is persistent and determined, dogged. "Avid" means keen and eager. "Frank" means forthright and candid. "Listless" means tired and lacking energy. "Perfect" and "imperfect" are antonyms.
Example Question #2382 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENELY
Offensively
Placidly
Respectfully
Insightfully
Discerningly
Placidly
"Serene" means calm and placid. "Offensive" means insulting and disrespectful, which is an antonym of "respectful." "Discerning" means perceptive or having good judgment. "Insightful" and "intuitive" are synonyms.
Example Question #2383 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMBUNCTIOUSLY
Sweetly
Obstreperously
Diligently
Assiduously
Aptly
Obstreperously
"Rambunctious" means both boisterous and obstreperous. "Sweet" can mean sugary or pleasing, depending on the context. "Apt" means appropriate or suitable. "Assiduous" and "diligent" both mean hardworking.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANTLY
Eminently
Illustriously
Querulously
Forbiddingly
Convivially
Querulously
"Petulant" and "querulous" both mean irritable. "Eminent" means distinguished. "Forbidding" means grim and uninviting. "Convivial" and "cheerful" are synonyms.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CERTIFIABLY
Auspiciously
Bountifully
Lavishly
Verifiably
Infamously
Verifiably
"Certifiable" and "verifiable" are synonyms meaning able to be confirmed. "Lavish" means luxurious and rich. "Bountiful" means abundant and plentiful. "Auspiciously" means promisingly. "Infamous" means notorious.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLY
Excruciatingly
Detrimentally
Contemptibly
Furtively
Agonizingly
Contemptibly
"Despicable" and "contemptible" both mean loathsome. Both "agonizing" and "excruciating" both mean very painful. "Furtive" means sneaky, surreptitious, secretive. "Detrimental" means harmful and damaging.
Example Question #104 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTELY
Purposelessly
Euphorically
Earnestly
Determinedly
Auspiciously
Determinedly
"Resolute" means "determined" and purposeful. This is an antonym of "purposeless." "Earnest" means sincere, and "auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Euphoric" means ecstatic and elated.
Example Question #841 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Furtively
Surreptitiously
Ecstatically
Perniciously
Elatedly
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #842 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Solemnly
Inconspicuously
Discreetly
Surreptitiously
Chronically
Surreptitiously
"Stealthy" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Inconspicuous" and "discreet" are synonyms. "Chronic" means persistent or long-term. "Solemn" means grave and somber.
Example Question #843 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Trifingly
Enervated
Listlessly
Supposedly
Heatedly
Supposedly
"Ostensible" means apparent or supposed. "Heated" means passionate, and "trifling" means insignificant or unimportant. "Listless" means lacking in energy or tired, and is a near synonym for "enervated," which means weakened by exhaustion.
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