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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
Frankly
Imperfectly
Listlessly
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
Placidly
Discerningly
Insightfully
Offensively
Respectfully
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
Assiduously
Sweetly
Obstreperously
Diligently
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 #2384 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANTLY
Convivially
Illustriously
Eminently
Forbiddingly
Querulously
Querulously
"Petulant" and "querulous" both mean irritable. "Eminent" means distinguished. "Forbidding" means grim and uninviting. "Convivial" and "cheerful" are synonyms.
Example Question #2385 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CERTIFIABLY
Lavishly
Bountifully
Verifiably
Auspiciously
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 #2386 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLY
Detrimentally
Agonizingly
Contemptibly
Excruciatingly
Furtively
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 #2387 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTELY
Euphorically
Determinedly
Earnestly
Purposelessly
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 #2388 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Elatedly
Ecstatically
Perniciously
Surreptitiously
Furtively
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #2389 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Solemnly
Discreetly
Inconspicuously
Chronically
Surreptitiously
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 #2390 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Listlessly
Enervated
Supposedly
Trifingly
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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