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Example Question #481 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMORALLY
Arrogantly
Attractively
Dishonestly
Sparsely
Unlovingly
Dishonestly
"Immoral" means lacking in ethics/morals and is a synonym for "dishonest." "Arrogant" means conceit or stuck up. "Lovingly" and "unlovingly" are antonyms, as are "attractively" and "unattractively." "Sparse" means thin or scanty and is an antonym of "abundant."
Example Question #482 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSUREDLY
Definitely
Sporadically
Dangerously
Randomly
Lyrically
Definitely
"Assuredly" and "definitely" are synonyms. "Sporadically" and "randomly" are synonyms that both means haphazardly. Something "lyrical" involves lyrics (the word is loosely used as a synonym for "poetic"). "Dangerous" means risky or perilous.
Example Question #483 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERIPHERALLY
Commercially
Externally
Centrally
Suspiciously
Internally
Externally
Something "peripheral" is on the external edge or outskirts. It's the opposite of "internally" and "centrally." To be "suspicious" is to distrust or doubt something. Describing something as "commercial" means that that thing is principally concerned with commerce or business, with making a monetary profit.
Example Question #484 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZESTFULLY
Eagerly
Drably
Heavily
Lividly
Fearfully
Eagerly
To have "zest" is to have eagerness or enthusiasm for something. "Livid" means furious, and "heavy" means weighty or dense. "Fearful" means afraid or frightened. "Drab" means dull or lacking in color.
Example Question #485 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOURLY
Tartly
Angrily
Exclusively
Sadly
Inclusively
Tartly
Something "sour" (either a food or a person's attitude) is tart or bitter. "Exclusively" and "inclusively" are antonyms. "Sad" means sorrowful. "Angry" means mad, annoyed, displeased.
Example Question #486 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMENABLY
Pleasurably
Painfully
Cooperatively
Clumsily
Plentifully
Cooperatively
If someone is "amenable," he or she is open, receptive, and cooperative. "Painful" and "pleasurable" are near antonyms. "Clumsy" means awkward or uncoordinated. "Plentiful" and "abundant" are synonyms.
Example Question #487 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLENTIFULLY
Punishingly
Overly
Painfully
Repentantly
Abundantly
Abundantly
"Plentiful" and "abundant" both mean existing in large quantities. "Repentant" means feeling regret, remorse, and sorrow. "Overly" and "insufficiently" are antonyms, as are "painfully" and "pleasurably." "Punishingly" means in a punishing or taxing manner.
Example Question #488 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUZZLINGLY
Bafflingly
Charitably
Clearly
Sardonically
Artistically
Bafflingly
"Puzzling" means baffling or confusing. This is a near antonym of "clear." "Charitable" means philanthropic, generous, or giving. "Artistic" means creative or aesthetic. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, mocking, or ironic.
Example Question #489 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPARSELY
Severely
Drunkenly
Technically
Thinly
Aggressively
Thinly
"Sparse" means thin or scanty. "Drunken" and "inebriated" are synonyms, as are "technically" and "strictly." "Severe" can mean strict, acute, or harsh. To "spar" means to fight, but it's not the same word as "sparse," which doesn't have anything to do with aggression.
Example Question #490 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRRESPONSIBLY
Bravely
Riskily
Diligently
Industriously
Wildly
Riskily
To be "risky" is to be dangerous and irresponsible. "Diligent" means hardworking and industrious. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms. While someone being irresponsible may also be wild, the two are not necessarily synonyms.
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