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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERRILY
Fondly
Cheerfully
Nuptually
Intensely
Tersely
Cheerfully
"Merrily" means cheerfully/in a lively or lighthearted manner. "Nuptual" refers to weddings and marriage. "Fondly" means affectionately. "Tersely" means briefly or concisely and refers usually to speech. "Intensely" and "extremely" are near synonyms.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUALLY
Artificially
Temptingly
Urgently
Predominantly
Dimly
Artificially
"Virtual" can mean either artificial and simulated (as in the world of technology) or almost and practically. Something "urgent" requires immediate attention, and something "dim" is poorly lit or unintelligent, depending on context. "Predominantly" and "mainly" are synonyms. Something "tempting" is appealing or attractive despite being wrong or ill advised.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOASTFULLY
Violently
Tensely
Boringly
Frequently
Swaggeringly
Swaggeringly
A "boastful" person is someone who tends to brag, swagger, and generally think too highly of himself/herself. Something "boring" is dull and uninteresting, and something "frequent" happens often. "Violently" and "peacefully" are antonyms. "Tense" and "taut" are synonyms.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SMUGLY
Warmly
Cozily
Conceitedly
Tidily
Unnaturally
Conceitedly
Someone who is "smug" is conceited, self-satisfied, and overly pleased with himself/herself. "Tidy" means neat and organized. "Unnatural" is an antonym of "natural," and "warm" is an antonym of "cool." "Cozy" means snug and comfortable.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTRAVAGANTLY
Richly
Excessively
Luckily
Suggestively
Argumentatively
Excessively
"Extravagant" means excessive, exorbitant, or extremely lavish. "Richly" and "poorly" are antonyms, as are "luckily" and "unluckily." "Argumentatively" and "cooperatively" are also antonyms. "Suggestive" and "evocative" are synonyms.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATEFULLY
Correctly
Gravely
Thankfully
Sickly
Freely
Thankfully
To be "grateful" is to be thankful. "Gravely" means seriously, "freely" means in an unrestrained manner, and "sickly" means unhealthily. "Correct" and "incorrect" are antonyms.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURTIVELY
Reassuringly
Seriously
Hardly
Secretively
Keenly
Secretively
"Furtive" means sly, shift, or secretive. Something "reassuring" is designed to remove doubts and fears. "Hardly" is a synonym for barely, and "keenly" is a synonym for sharply, acutely, or piercingly. "Seriously" means solemnly or gravely.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Woefully
Heavily
Joyfully
Eventually
Kindly
Joyfully
"Exuberant" means excited, joyful, or energetic. "Kind" means warmhearted or gentle. "Eventually" means in the end, or in time. "Heavily" and "lightly" are antonyms. "Woefully" means sadly, tragically, or even miserably.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATICALLY
Thankfully
Practically
Initially
Foolishly
Uselessly
Practically
"Pragmatic" means sensible, realistic, and practical. "Initially" means in the beginning. "Thankfully" means gratefully. "Foolish" means silly and stupid. "Uselessly" means not serving any purpose.
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MORALLY
Ethically
Below
Morbidly
Innocently
Overconfidently
Ethically
"Ethical" and "moral" are synonyms that indicate concern for right and wrong, good and bad. "Morbid," "ghoulish," and "gruesome" are synonyms. "Below" is an adverb meaning beneath or under, and "innocently" is the opposite of guiltily. "Overconfident" means what it looks like: having too much confidence.
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