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Example Question #1704 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERICALLY
Snowily
Fictitiously
Ridiculously
Irritably
Abstemiously
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 #1705 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COERCIVELY
Pestilently
Threateningly
Pruriently
Kindly
Immanently
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 #1706 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSUPERABLY
Mechanically
Salaciously
Insurmountably
Libidinously
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 #1707 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLICITOUSLY
Guilelessly
Concernedly
Immaculately
Innocuously
Dubiously
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 #1708 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUCCINCTLY
Pithily
Imperceptibly
Frigidly
Attentively
Abstractly
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 #911 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRURIENTLY
Arduously
Embarrassingly
Discreetly
Lustfully
Scandalously
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 #912 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAMANTLY
Voraciously
Affably
Avidly
Insistently
Sternly
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 #2461 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPPROBRIOUSLY
Reluctantly
Recalcitrantly
Vituperatively
Lyrically
Belligerently
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 #2462 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALACIOUSLY
Barbarously
Pruriently
Gently
Vivaciously
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 #2463 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEAMLESSLY
Continuously
Epigrammatically
Stalwart
Vicariously
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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