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Example Question #451 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PURPORTEDLY
Hatefully
Lovingly
Suspiciously
Supposedly
Wrongly
Supposedly
"Purportedly" and "supposedly" are synonyms. To be "suspicious" of something is to distrust it. "Correctly" and "wrongly" are antonyms, as are "lovingly" and "hatefully."
Example Question #452 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRAPHICALLY
Vividly
Critically
Blindly
Obsoletely
Deafeningly
Vividly
Both "graphic" and "vivid" describe something that has clear, evocative details. "Critically" can mean judgmentally or importantly, and "deafeningly" means very loudly. Something "obsolete" is out of date, and something "blind" is unseeing.
Example Question #453 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CURIOUSLY
Communally
Largely
Individually
Principally
Inquisitively
Inquisitively
Both "curious" and "inquisitive" describe someone who is interested in learning new things. "Largely" and "principally" both mean mostly, for the most part. "Communally" means in a manner shared by the members of a community, and "individually" is a good antonym for that concept.
Example Question #454 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEAFENINGLY
Loudly
Cruelly
Gladly
Forgetfully
Queerly
Loudly
"Deafeningly" and "loudly" are synonyms. "Cruelly" and "viciously" are synonyms. "Gladly" can mean willingly or happily, and "queerly" can mean strangely. To be "forgetful" means to not remember things in general.
Example Question #455 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFAMOUSLY
Generously
Notoriously
Munificently
Heroically
Blatantly
Notoriously
To be "infamous" or "notorious" means to be well known for a bad reason. "Blatantly" means obviously or unsubtly, and "heroically" means in the manner of a hero or heroine. "Generously" and "munificently" are synonyms.
Example Question #456 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELABORATELY
Algebraically
Complexly
Quantitatively
Daringly
Numerically
Complexly
Something "elaborate" is complex or complicated. "Daringly" means boldly. "Algebraically," "numerically," and "quantitatively" are all math terms.
Example Question #457 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOSILY
Loudly
Pryingly
Vernally
Shamefully
Autumnally
Pryingly
To be "nosy" or "prying" is to be too inquisitive about other people's business. "Shameful" means bad and causing shame. "Vernal" means related to spring, and "autumnal" means related to fall. "Loudly" means noisily, not "nosily;" be careful of the spelling difference.
Example Question #458 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FISCALLY
Aquatically
Financially
Transparently
Opaquely
Irresponsibly
Financially
"Fiscally" and "financially" are both adverbs describing money. "Aquatically" refers to sea life, "opaquely" is the opposite of "transparently," and "irresponsibly" is the opposite of "responsibly."
Example Question #459 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDUCTIVELY
Repellently
Vigorously
Enthusiastically
Attractive
Repulsively
Attractive
Something "seductive" is attractive and alluring. This is the opposite of "repulsively" and "repellently." "Vigorously" means with energy and strength, and "enthusiastically" means eagerly.
Example Question #460 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FASHIONABLY
Silkily
Stylishly
Painfully
Greedily
Selflessly
Stylishly
"Fashionable" and "stylish" both mean up to date or in vogue. "Greedily" and "selflessly" are antonyms. "Painfully" and "painlessly" are antonyms. "Silkily" means softly or smoothly.
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