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Example Question #2461 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERICALLY
Snowily
Ridiculously
Fictitiously
Abstemiously
Irritably
Irritably
"Choleric" is a somewhat antiquated word for irritated and irascible. "Snowily" is the adverb form of "snow," and "fictitiously" is the adverb form of "fiction." Another word for "ridiculous" is ludicrous. Another word for "abstemious" is sober or temperate.
Example Question #2462 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COERCIVELY
Immanently
Kindly
Threateningly
Pestilently
Pruriently
Threateningly
To "coerce" someone is to force or threaten them to do something. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent." "Pestilent" is a synonym for "deadly" or dangerous. "Prurient" means lustful or salacious, and "kind" simply means benevolent, gentle, or warmhearted.
Example Question #2463 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSUPERABLY
Libidinously
Mechanically
Salaciously
Insurmountably
Powerfully
Insurmountably
Something "insuperable" is impossible to overcome or surmount. "Salacious" and "libidinous" are both synonyms for "lustful." Another word for "powerful" is potent. Another word for "mechanical" is routine or automatic.
Example Question #2464 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLICITOUSLY
Concernedly
Innocuously
Dubiously
Immaculately
Guilelessly
Concernedly
To be "solicitous" is to be concerned or care for someone. "Dubious" means doubtful or skeptical. "Guileless" means naive, and "innocuous" means harmless. "Immaculate" is a synonym for "pristine," spotless.
Example Question #2465 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUCCINCTLY
Imperceptibly
Abstractly
Attentively
Pithily
Frigidly
Pithily
"Succinct" means pithy, laconic, concise, or terse. "Abstract" is a synonym for "concrete." "Attentive" means observant or perceptive. "Imperceptible" means scarcely noticeable. "Frigid" means very cold.
Example Question #2466 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRURIENTLY
Lustfully
Embarrassingly
Scandalously
Arduously
Discreetly
Lustfully
"Prurient" means lustful or lecherous. "Arduous" means difficult or strenuously. "Embarrassing" is a synonym for "humiliating," and "scandalous" is a synonym for "improper" or shocking. "Discreet" means careful and cautious or else inconspicuous.
Example Question #2467 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAMANTLY
Voraciously
Sternly
Insistently
Avidly
Affably
Insistently
To be "adamant" is to be insistent or unshakable. "Affable" is a synonym for "amiable," and "voracious" is a synonym for "ravenous" or insatiable. "Avid" means eager or enthusiastic. "Stern" means strict or firm.
Example Question #2468 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPPROBRIOUSLY
Belligerently
Reluctantly
Lyrically
Vituperatively
Recalcitrantly
Vituperatively
"Opprobrious" and "vituperative" both mean verbally abusive. "Recalcitrant" means uncooperative and stubborn. "Reluctant" means hesitant, and "lyrical" means poetic. "Belligerent" is another word for aggressive.
Example Question #2469 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALACIOUSLY
Gently
Vivaciously
Pruriently
Barbarously
Decorously
Pruriently
"Salacious" and "prurient" both describe an indecent interest in sexual matters. "Decorous," which means polite and proper, is an antonym for this. "Barbarous" means cruel and savage. "Gentle" means tender and kind. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #2470 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEAMLESSLY
Stalwart
Vicariously
Epigrammatically
Continuously
Intransigently
Continuously
"Seamless" means without a seam, bump, or interruption. "Epigrammatic" means pithy, and "stalwart" means loyal. "Intransigent" is another word for stubborn. "Vicarious" is a synonym for "secondhand" or indirect.
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