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Example Question #771 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSUREDLY
Dangerously
Lyrically
Randomly
Definitely
Sporadically
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 #83 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERIPHERALLY
Commercially
Suspiciously
Externally
Internally
Centrally
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 #84 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZESTFULLY
Heavily
Eagerly
Fearfully
Lividly
Drably
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 #85 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOURLY
Sadly
Angrily
Inclusively
Tartly
Exclusively
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 #86 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMENABLY
Plentifully
Cooperatively
Clumsily
Pleasurably
Painfully
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 #87 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLENTIFULLY
Overly
Punishingly
Abundantly
Painfully
Repentantly
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 #88 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUZZLINGLY
Bafflingly
Sardonically
Artistically
Charitably
Clearly
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 #89 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPARSELY
Severely
Thinly
Aggressively
Technically
Drunkenly
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 #1561 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRRESPONSIBLY
Wildly
Bravely
Riskily
Industriously
Diligently
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.
Example Question #1562 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENVIOUSLY
Jealously
Maliciously
Eagerly
Uncomfortably
Suspiciously
Jealously
"Jealous" and "envious" are synonyms. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "suspicious" means doubtful or disreputable. "Uncomfortable" and "comfortable" are antonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or harboring bad, harmful intentions.
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