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Example Question #2471 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNITIVELY
Clangorously
Gelidly
Triflingly
Fanatically
Punishingly
Punishingly
"Punitive" is a synonym for "punishing." "Clangorous" means loud and clamorous. "Gelid" is a synonym for "icy" or cold. "Trifling" means trivial and unimportant. "Fanatic" means zealously militant.
Example Question #2472 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINELY
Frankly
Optimistically
Unlawfully
Prophetically
Cynically
Optimistically
"Sanguine" means cheerful and "optimistic." This is an antonym for "cynical," or pessimistic. "Prophetic" means clairvoyant, able to see the future. Another word for "unlawful" is illegal, and another word for "frank" is forthright.
Example Question #2473 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPREHENSIBLY
Deplorably
Petulantly
Indignantly
Indigently
Fantastically
Deplorably
"Reprehensible" is a synonym for deplorable, detestable. Another word for "fantastical" is magical, and another word for "petulant" is irritable or peevish. "Indignant" means resentful, offended, and annoyed, whereas "indigent" means vagrant or penniless.
Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCURSIVELY
Ramblingly
Solemnly
Congenially
Shrewdly
Superficially
Ramblingly
"Discursive" means rambling and digressive. "Shrewd" means astute, and "congenial" means personable, friendly. Another word for "solemn" is somber. Another word for "superficial" is shallow.
Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOCIFEROUSLY
Vehemently
Lethargically
Misanthropically
Pruriently
Sanguinely
Vehemently
"Vociferous" means vehement, loud, clamorous, and protesting. "Sanguine" means optimistic and cheerful. "Lethargy" is lassitude or sluggishness. "Misanthropic" means antisocial or unfriendly, and "prurient" means lustful, inordinately concerned with sexual matters.
Example Question #1721 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEJORATIVELY
Derogatorily
Pleasantly
Complaisantly
Morbidly
Luridly
Derogatorily
"Pejorative" means disparaging or derogatory. "Lurid" is a synonym for "bright" and garish. "Complaisant" means obliging, agreeable, or giving in easily. "Pleasant" means enjoyable, friendly, or nice. "Morbid" means macabre or abnormally interested in death and disease.
Example Question #1722 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRILOUSLY
Ostentatiously
Infectiously
Truthfully
Scandalously
Pithily
Scandalously
Something "scurrilous" spreads slanderous, scandalous, and sometimes humorous claims about someone. A synonym for "infectious" is contagious, and a synonym for "truthful" is "honest." "Pithy" means succinct and terse, to the point. "Ostentatious" means showy or pretentious.
Example Question #1723 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLAVISHLY
Capriciously
Notoriously
Proudly
Pertinaciously
Subserviently
Subserviently
"Slavish" means subservient, fawning, in the manner of a servant. This is an antonym for "proud." "Notorious" means infamous, and "pertinacious" means determined or persistent. A synonym for "capricious" is mercurial.
Example Question #1724 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMODIOUSLY
Capaciously
Solicitously
Exigently
Electively
Grandly
Capaciously
"Commodious" means spacious, capacious, and roomy. "Exigent" is a synonym for "urgent," and "elective" is a synonym for "optional." "Solicitous" means concerned and caring. "Grand" means large, impressive, and sweeping.
Example Question #1725 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECUMENICALLY
Speciously
Catholically
Dubiously
Precisely
Argumentatively
Catholically
"Ecumenical" means inclusive, universal, or catholic (not to be confused with Catholic, which is a specific Christian religion). "Argumentative" means quarrelsome or combative. "Specious" means false or misleading. "Precise" is a synonym for "exact," and "dubious" is a synonym for "doubtful" or suspicious, depending on context.
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