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Example Question #2481 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSTEROUSLY
Absurdly
Wretchedly
Deservedly
Humbly
Disguisedly
Absurdly
"Preposterous" means absurd, outlandish. Don't confuse this with an "impostor," or someone who disguises themselves to look like another person. "Deservedly" means well-earned. "Wretched" is a synonym for "miserable" or abject, and "humble" is a synonym for "modest."
Example Question #2482 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFICACIOUSLY
Irascibly
Effectively
Capaciously
Haphazardly
Stringently
Effectively
"Efficacious" is a synonym for "effectual" or effective. "Capacious" means spacious, perhaps even palatial. "Stringent" means strict, severe, or demanding. "Haphazard" means random, slapdash. "Irascible" is a synonym for "irritable," petulant.
Example Question #2483 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACHRYMOSELY
Ravenously
Tearfully
Cholerically
Histrionically
Illegitimately
Tearfully
"Lachrymose" is a word for tearful, weepy. "Illegitimate" is an antonym for "legitimate," and "choleric" is a synonym for "irritable" or irascible. "Ravenous" means very hungry, voracious. "Histrionic" means melodramatic, hysterical.
Example Question #2484 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRULENTLY
Bitterly
Ostentatiously
Innovatively
Ingeniously
Superfluously
Bitterly
"Virulent" means bitter or extremely harmful, depending on the context (e.g. a virulent tirade or a virulent disease). "Ingenious" is a synonym for "clever" and "innovative." "Superfluous" means excessive or unnecessary. "Ostentatious" means showy in a conspicuous, pretentious way.
Example Question #2485 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNIRONICALLY
Mordantly
Deplorably
Insincerely
Trenchantly
Earnestly
Earnestly
If something is "not ironic," it is sincere or in earnest. "Mordant" and "trenchant" are synonyms for harsh, cutting. "Deplorable" means reprehensible or disgraceful.
Example Question #931 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENDIPITOUSLY
Fortunately
Cacophonously
Sibilantly
Heedlessly
Religiously
Fortunately
"Serendipity" is luck or random good fortune. This isn't the same thing as "religious" or "faithful." "Heedless" means reckless, unmindful, and incautious. "Sibilant" describes a hissing sound, and "cacophonous" describes a chaotic mess of sound.
Example Question #932 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCULARLY
Execrably
Disarmingly
Insufferably
Obdurately
Jokingly
Jokingly
"Jocular" means joking, humorous. "Execrable" means terrible, dreadful. "Insufferable" is a synonym for "dreadful." "Obdurate" means stubborn, recalcitrant. "Disarming" means charming or beguiling.
Example Question #941 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERACIOUSLY
Mendaciously
Covertly
Truthfully
Ostentatiously
Circumspectly
Truthfully
"Veracious" is a synonym for "truthful." This is an antonym for "mendacious," which means dishonest. "Circumspect" means cautious, guarded. "Covert" means furtive, secretive, or stealthy. "Ostentatious" is a synonym for "showy."
Example Question #942 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMURELY
Immanently
Unwittingly
Secretively
Perceptively
Modestly
Modestly
"Demure" means modest, meek, or shy and is almost always used to describe a young lady. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent," and "perceptive" means insightful, intuitive. "Unwitting" means unaware, unknowing, or even oblivious. "Secretive" means stealthy or furtive.
Example Question #943 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTERMINABLY
Dubiously
Vehemently
Rudely
Ceaselessly
Vociferously
Ceaselessly
"Interminable" means ceaseless, unending. "Dubious" can mean doubtful or suspicious, depending on the context. "Vociferous" and "vehement" are synonyms. Another word for "rude" is impolite, discourteous.
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