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Example Question #501 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THANKFULLY
Falsely
Gratefully
Bravely
Hungrily
Voraciously
Gratefully
To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #502 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWIFTLY
Minutely
Mysteriously
Rapidly
Enigmatically
Victoriously
Rapidly
To be "swift" is to be quick or rapid. An "enigma" is the same thing as a mystery, something unsolved or impossible to explain. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Minute" means tiny, microscopic.
Example Question #503 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTENTIONALLY
Searchingly
Loathingly
Aggressively
Bothersomely
Deliberately
Deliberately
Something "intentional" is deliberate or planned. Something "bothersome" is an annoyance or irritation. To "loathe" something is to hate or despise it, and to "search" for something is to look for or seek it. To be "aggressive" is to be pushy, forceful, hostile, or antagonistic.
Example Question #504 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVOTEDLY
Treacherously
Faithlessly
Loyally
Enviously
Religiously
Loyally
To be "devoted" to something is to be loyal or faithful. This is the opposite of both "faithless" and "treacherous." To be "envious" is to be jealous, and to be "sympathetic" is to feel empathy for someone else's situation. While religion often involves faith and devotion, "religious" is not necessarily a synonym for "devoted."
Example Question #505 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VICIOUSLY
Cruelly
Melodiously
Thoughtfully
Vindictively
Considerately
Cruelly
To be "vicious" is to be cruel or violent. To be "thoughtful" is to be considerate. Something "melodious" is harmonious or pleasant sounding. To be "vindictive" is to seek revenge, and while "vindictive" people may be "vicious," the two are not necessarily synonyms.
Example Question #506 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUTIFULLY
Responsibly
Furiously
Grievously
Imperatively
Cautiously
Responsibly
To be "dutiful" is to be responsible and fulfill one's obligations. To be "cautious" is to be careful or watchful. To be "furious" is to be enraged or very angry, and to be "imperative" is to be very important. "Grievously" means very seriously.
Example Question #507 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRAZILY
Wittily
Epically
Faithfully
Seductively
Zanily
Zanily
Something "crazy" is zany or unusual. "Epically" means in the manner of something epic. Something "witty" is clever, and something "seductive" is attractive. To be "faithful" is to be loyal or devoted.
Example Question #508 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUBILANTLY
Luxuriously
Sorrowfully
Suspiciously
Mournfully
Joyfully
Joyfully
To be "jubilant" is to be joyful, exuberant, and celebratory. This is the opposite of being "mournful" or "sorrowful." "Suspicious" means doubtful or untrustworthy. "Luxurious" means comfortable, elegant, or expensive.
Example Question #509 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEAVILY
Weightily
Clumsily
Lightly
Tastefully
Gaudily
Weightily
Something "heavy" is weighty or dense, the opposite of light. Something "clumsy" is awkward or physically uncoordinated. "Gaudy" means extravagant or showy, usually in a tasteless way. This is the opposite of "tastefully," which means with good taste.
Example Question #510 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRRITABLY
Pleasurably
Effortlessly
Crankily
Viciously
Vengefully
Crankily
To be "irritable" is to be cranky, grumpy, or easily annoyed. "Pleasurable" is a near antonyms of "painful," and "vicious" means cruel. "Effortless" means easy, done with little or no effort. "Vengeful" means wanting or seeking vengeance, revenge.
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