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Example Question #725 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGOROUSLY
Priggishly
Lushly
Energetically
Entertainingly
Prudishly
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 #726 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLY
Deliciously
Critically
Cunningly
Craftily
Cleverly
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 #727 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRAVELY
Courageously
Fashionably
Crossly
Scarily
Repentantly
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 #728 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUSLY
Uproariously
Infectiously
Decorously
Foolishly
Charmingly
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 #729 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARDLY
Dangerously
Sternly
Randomly
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 #730 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VINDICTIVELY
Stingily
Kookily
Vacantly
Effectively
Vengefully
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 #1511 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIEVOUSLY
Seriously
Ruddily
Uncommonly
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 #1512 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOBLY
Sneakily
Chivalrously
Originally
Furtively
Musically
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 #41 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCEPTIONALLY
Judiciously
Futilely
Outstandingly
Commonly
Subtly
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.
Example Question #441 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCORNFULLY
Contemptuously
Knowingly
Rationally
Objectively
Mournfully
Contemptuously
"Scorn" and "contempt" both describe hatred for someone or something (often something that's perceived to be worthless). "Objectively" and "subjectively" are synonyms, as are "rationally" and "irrationally." "Knowingly" can mean deliberately or it can mean in a manner that indicates secret knowledge and understanding. "Mournfully" means sadly.
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