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Example Question #704 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACUTELY
Early
Sharply
Negligibly
Weakly
Dully
Sharply
"Acutely," which can mean sharply, keenly, or severely, is an antonym of "dully," "weakly," and "negligibly." "Early" is an antonym of "late."
Example Question #705 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGOROUSLY
Entertainingly
Priggishly
Lushly
Prudishly
Energetically
Energetically
"Vigorous" means energetic, strong, and forceful. To be "prudish" or "priggish" is to be easily shocked or scandalized by inappropriate things. Someone "entertaining" is amusing and offers entertainment. "Lush" means rich and luxuriant.
Example Question #706 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLY
Cunningly
Cleverly
Critically
Deliciously
Craftily
Deliciously
"Delectable" and "delicious" both mean extremely tasty. To be "critical" is to analyze and express (often harsh) judgments about something. To be "clever" is to be quick and intelligent. To be "cunning" or "crafty" is to be clever in a sly, often devious way.
Example Question #707 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRAVELY
Repentantly
Fashionably
Courageously
Scarily
Crossly
Courageously
To be "brave" is to be courageous, to lack fear. "Scarily" and "frighteningly" are synonyms. "Crossly" means in an annoyed fashion. "Fashionably" means stylishly, and to be "repentant" is to express regret for wrongdoing.
Example Question #708 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUSLY
Uproariously
Charmingly
Foolishly
Decorously
Infectiously
Infectiously
"Infectious" and "contagious" are synonyms. "Foolish" means silly and stupid, and to be "charming" is to be attractive, engaging, and pleasant. "Decorously" means properly or politely. "Uproarious" means rowdy or noisy.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARDLY
Randomly
Dangerously
Sternly
Credibly
Gullibly
Randomly
"Haphazard" means random, disorganized, or chaotic. "Credibly" means believably, and "gullibly" means overly willing to believe something. "Sternly" means firmly or strictly.
Example Question #431 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VINDICTIVELY
Stingily
Vengefully
Effectively
Kookily
Vacantly
Vengefully
"Vindictive" means vengeful or revengeful. "Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonyms, and "vacantly" means emptily. "Repeatedly" means occurring over and over again. "Stingy" means miserly, and "kookily" and "zanily" are synonyms.
Example Question #731 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIEVOUSLY
Seriously
Uncommonly
Ruddily
Outrageously
Startlingly
Seriously
"Grievously" means seriously, as in, "he was grievously wounded by the wild boar." "Ruddy" means red, "outrageous" means shockingly bad, and "startling" means surprising. "Uncommonly" and "unusually" are synonyms, but "uncommonly" can also mean remarkably.
Example Question #732 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOBLY
Sneakily
Chivalrously
Originally
Musically
Furtively
Chivalrously
"Chivalrous" and "noble" can both mean gallant, honorable, and virtuous. To be "sneaky" or to be "furtive" is to be sly and deceptive. "Originally" can mean in the the first place, initially.
Example Question #733 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCEPTIONALLY
Outstandingly
Commonly
Judiciously
Subtly
Futilely
Outstandingly
Something "exceptional" can be unusual or uncommon, but the word can also mean excellent and outstanding. "Commonly" and "exceptionally" are antonyms. Someone "judicious" shows good judgment, and something "futile" is pointless, fruitless. "Subtle" means so faint as to be barely perceptible.
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