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Example Question #817 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUSLY
Vivaciously
Auspiciously
Peremptorily
Argumentatively
Foreseeably
Argumentatively
"Pugnacious" means combative or argumentative. "Auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Vivacious" means lively, and "peremptory" means brusque. "Foreseeable" and "predictable" are synonyms.
Example Question #818 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORBIDDINGLY
Grimly
Invitingly
Articulately
Quietly
Incisively
Grimly
"Forbidding" means grim, hostile, or unwelcoming. This is an antonym of "inviting" and "welcoming." "Articulate" means eloquent. "Incisive" means cutting, penetrating, sharp, or acute.
Example Question #819 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMBUNCTIOUSLY
Ludicrous
Somberly
Edibly
Irascibly
Boisterously
Boisterously
"Rambunctious," "boisterous," and "rowdy" are all synonyms. "Irascible" and "irritable" are synonyms, as are "somber" and "solemn." "Ludicrous" means ridiculous and absurd. "Edible" means capable of being eaten.
Example Question #820 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUSLY
Luxuriously
Tempestuously
Greedily
Pristinely
Turbulently
Greedily
"Avarice" is the same thing as greed. "Turbulent" and "tempestuous" are both synonyms for stormy. "Pristine" and "spotless" are synonyms. One synonym for "luxurious" is "opulent."
Example Question #2361 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PALATABLY
Acceptably
Unbearably
Despicably
Expertly
Contemptibly
Acceptably
Something "palatable" may be edible, or it may be "acceptable" and agreeable. It depends on the context. "Despicable" means loathsome or contemptible. "Expert" means skillful, and "unbearable" means intolerable or insufferable.
Example Question #2362 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFABLY
Exotically
Disgustingly
Musically
Heatedly
Amiably
Amiably
"Affable" means friendly or amiable. "Disgusting" means vile, and "exotic" means foreign or strange. "Heated" means passionate or angry/excited. "Musical" is the adjective form of music.
Example Question #2363 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENTLY
Rewardingly
Generously
Mercifully
Circuitously
Inscrutably
Generously
"Munificent" means magnanimous, bountiful, or generous. "Inscrutable" and "inexplicable" are synonyms. "Rewarding" and "gratifying" are synonyms. "Merciful" means forgiving and compassionate. "Circuitous" means roundabout, indirect, and winding.
Example Question #1611 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOUNTIFULLY
Malleably
Circuitous
Plentifully
Opaquely
Tortuous
Plentifully
"Bountiful" and "plentiful" are synonyms. "Tortuous" means twisty and winding, and it's a synonym for "circuitous." "Malleable" means able to be molded. "Opaque" means cloudy and unclear.
Example Question #1612 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSONABLY
Affectionately
Congenially
Fondly
Disagreeably
Monstrously
Congenially
"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.
Example Question #1613 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUSLY
Palatably
Conscientiously
Triflingly
Insufferably
Furtively
Furtively
"Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms that mean secretive. "Insufferable" means intolerable, and "conscientious" means dutiful and responsible. Something "trifling" is insignificant. "Palatable" means acceptable.
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