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Example Question #771 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMODERATELY
Fashionably
Modestly
Humbly
Excessively
Cluelessly
Excessively
An "excessive" amount is too much, an "immoderate" amount. "Humble" means modest, and "fashionable" means stylish. "Clueless" means totally lacking in understanding and in comprehension.
Example Question #772 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLURRILY
Unclearly
Cheerfully
Merrily
Tepidly
Drunkenly
Unclearly
"Blurry" means unclear, indistinct, dim, or hazy. "Tepid" means lukewarm. "Drunken" means inebriated or intoxicated. "Merry" means lively and cheerful.
Example Question #773 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINCTLY
Expensively
Entirely
Importantly
Minimally
Distinguishably
Distinguishably
Something "distinct" is well defined or distinguishable from other things. "Entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms, as are "minimal" and "negligible." "Expensive" means costly. "Important" means significant.
Example Question #774 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIVIDLY
Adventurously
Rapidly
Furiously
Quietly
Cautiously
Furiously
To be "livid" is to be furious or enraged. "Quiet" and "noisy" are antonyms, as are "adventurous" and "cautious." "Rapid" means quick or fast.
Example Question #775 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUALLY
Financially
Promptly
Lately
Tardily
Religiously
Promptly
Something "punctual" is prompt or on time. This is an antonym of "tardy," which means late. "Lately," on the other hand, means recently. "Financial" describes things related to money, and "religiously" describes things related to religion.
Example Question #776 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THANKFULLY
Voraciously
Gratefully
Hungrily
Bravely
Falsely
Gratefully
To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #777 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWIFTLY
Rapidly
Victoriously
Minutely
Enigmatically
Mysteriously
Rapidly
To be "swift" is to be quick or rapid. An "enigma" is the same thing as a mystery, something unsolved or impossible to explain. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Minute" means tiny, microscopic.
Example Question #778 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTENTIONALLY
Bothersomely
Deliberately
Aggressively
Loathingly
Searchingly
Deliberately
Something "intentional" is deliberate or planned. Something "bothersome" is an annoyance or irritation. To "loathe" something is to hate or despise it, and to "search" for something is to look for or seek it. To be "aggressive" is to be pushy, forceful, hostile, or antagonistic.
Example Question #779 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVOTEDLY
Loyally
Faithlessly
Religiously
Treacherously
Enviously
Loyally
To be "devoted" to something is to be loyal or faithful. This is the opposite of both "faithless" and "treacherous." To be "envious" is to be jealous, and to be "sympathetic" is to feel empathy for someone else's situation. While religion often involves faith and devotion, "religious" is not necessarily a synonym for "devoted."
Example Question #780 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VICIOUSLY
Cruelly
Considerately
Thoughtfully
Melodiously
Vindictively
Cruelly
To be "vicious" is to be cruel or violent. To be "thoughtful" is to be considerate. Something "melodious" is harmonious or pleasant sounding. To be "vindictive" is to seek revenge, and while "vindictive" people may be "vicious," the two are not necessarily synonyms.
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