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Example Question #711 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARDLY
Randomly
Dangerously
Credibly
Sternly
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 #712 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VINDICTIVELY
Vacantly
Stingily
Kookily
Vengefully
Effectively
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 #713 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIEVOUSLY
Uncommonly
Seriously
Outrageously
Ruddily
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 #714 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOBLY
Originally
Musically
Furtively
Sneakily
Chivalrously
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 #715 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCEPTIONALLY
Subtly
Judiciously
Futilely
Outstandingly
Commonly
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 #716 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCORNFULLY
Objectively
Knowingly
Contemptuously
Rationally
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.
Example Question #717 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNSETTLINGLY
Eagerly
Swiftly
Annoyingly
Worryingly
Squalidly
Worryingly
Something "unsettling" is upsetting, disturbing, or worrying. "Eagerly" means enthusiastically, and "squalid" means very dirty. "Annoyingly" and "irritatingly" are synonyms. "Swiftly" means rapidly.
Example Question #718 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HANDSOMELY
Superbly
Amply
Vigilantly
Gloriously
Beautifully
Amply
While "handsome" often means physically attractive, it is not the same as "beautiful." "Handsomely" has the additional meaning of amply or liberally, as in, “The woman was paid handsomely for her work.” "Glorious," "superb," and "wonderful" are synonyms, and "vigilantly" means watchfully.
Example Question #719 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BODILY
Mentally
Physiologically
Inquisitively
Graphically
Epically
Physiologically
"Physiology" is the study of living organisms and their bodies. "Graphically" means vividly (often too much so), and "inquisitively" means curiously. "Epically" means of epic, grand, or monumental proportions.
Example Question #720 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIOLENTLY
Qualitatively
Peacefully
Aggressively
Vibrantly
Unexpectedly
Aggressively
"Violence" and "aggression" both involve the inappropriate use of excessive physical force and are antonyms of peacefully. "Vibrant" can mean bright and vivid or full of energy and life. "Unexpectedly" and "expectedly" are antonyms, as are "qualitatively" and "quantitatively."