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Example Question #701 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURTIVELY
Reassuringly
Hardly
Keenly
Secretively
Seriously
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 #702 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Joyfully
Kindly
Woefully
Heavily
Eventually
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 #703 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATICALLY
Thankfully
Practically
Initially
Uselessly
Foolishly
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 #704 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MORALLY
Innocently
Morbidly
Ethically
Below
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.
Example Question #705 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIMILY
Hugely
Obliquely
Saltily
Dirtily
Queerly
Dirtily
"Grimy," "dirty," and "filthy" are all synonyms. "Salty" means seasoned with salt or (when describing humor) witty. "Hugely" means enormously, "queerly" means oddly or strangely, and "obliquely" means indirectly.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACUTELY
Early
Negligibly
Dully
Weakly
Sharply
Sharply
"Acutely," which can mean sharply, keenly, or severely, is an antonym of "dully," "weakly," and "negligibly." "Early" is an antonym of "late."
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGOROUSLY
Energetically
Lushly
Prudishly
Priggishly
Entertainingly
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 #33 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLY
Cleverly
Critically
Craftily
Cunningly
Deliciously
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 #34 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRAVELY
Scarily
Fashionably
Repentantly
Courageously
Crossly
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 #35 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUSLY
Foolishly
Charmingly
Uproariously
Decorously
Infectiously
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.
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