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Example Question #702 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIDILY
Cleverly
Confusedly
Neatly
Officially
Microscopically
Neatly
Something that is "tidy" is neat, orderly, and organized. "Confusedly" means in a confused manner; "officially" means in a formal and often public manner. "Microscopic" means very tiny, and "clever" means bright, sharp, intelligent.
Example Question #703 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUSLY
Woefully
Abnormally
Dutifully
Angrily
Triumphantly
Angrily
"Furious" means angry. "Woeful" means tragic or miserable. "Abnormal" means unusual or out of the ordinary. "Dutiful" means performing required tasks and obligations, and "triumphant" means victorious.
Example Question #704 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLORFULLY
Greenly
Translucently
Vibrantly
Lucidly
Shallowly
Vibrantly
"Colorful" can mean bright, vibrant, lively, or exciting. Something "translucent" allows light to pass through it, and something "lucid" is clear and comprehensible. "Shallowly" is an antonym of deeply.
Example Question #705 : Synonyms
Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to this word:
Wretchedly
carefully
religiously
dearly
mechanically
miserably
miserably
To be wretched is to be miserable, unfortunate, or even despairing. To be religious is to follow a religion (people) or be related to a religion (things). Mechanically means in the manner of a machine, and carefully means cautiously. Dearly and very much are synonyms.
Example Question #706 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HASTILY
Sloppily
Hurriedly
Entirely
Mostly
Longingly
Hurriedly
"Hasty" means too quick, urgent, rushed, or hurried. "Sloppy" and "careless" and "haphazard" are all synonyms, and "entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms. "Mostly" and "mainly" are also synonyms. "Longing" means yearning for or craving a person, place, or thing.
Example Question #707 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MINUTELY
Freely
Obsessively
Quickly
Microscopically
Optimistically
Microscopically
Used as an adjective, "minute" means very small in size or importance. "Quickly" and "rapidly" are synonyms. "Optimistic" means inclined to view things positively or favorably, and "freely" means without restraint. "Obsessive" means all-consuming and can be similar in meaning to compulsive.
Example Question #708 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WARILY
Successfully
Cautiously
Belligerently
Tediously
Treacherously
Cautiously
"Wary" means cautious and carefully. "Tedious" means monotonous, "belligerent" means aggressive, and "treacherous" means traitorous or dangerous. Someone who is successful achieves his/her goals well.
Example Question #711 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIUMPHANTLY
Extremely
Thoughtfully
Solidly
Shyly
Inappropriately
Thoughtfully
To be "triumphant" is to be victorious. "Extremely" and "minimally" are near antonyms, as are "shyly" and "boldly," and "inappropriately" and "appropriately." In addition to being a state of matter, "solid" can be used to describe something based on sound logic and reasoning.
Example Question #712 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STORMILY
Fondly
Steadily
Faithfully
Tempestuously
Viciously
Tempestuously
A "tempest" is another word for a storm, so stormily and tempestuously are synonyms. "Faithfully" and "loyally" are synonyms. "Fondly" and "affectionately" are synonyms. "Vicious" means deliberately cruel or hurtful. "Steady" means stable and reliable.
Example Question #713 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERRILY
Fondly
Tersely
Cheerfully
Intensely
Nuptually
Cheerfully
"Merrily" means cheerfully/in a lively or lighthearted manner. "Nuptual" refers to weddings and marriage. "Fondly" means affectionately. "Tersely" means briefly or concisely and refers usually to speech. "Intensely" and "extremely" are near synonyms.
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