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Example Question #721 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATICALLY
Foolishly
Thankfully
Initially
Practically
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 #722 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MORALLY
Morbidly
Ethically
Overconfidently
Innocently
Below
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 #723 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIMILY
Obliquely
Hugely
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 #724 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACUTELY
Sharply
Dully
Early
Weakly
Negligibly
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 #725 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGOROUSLY
Priggishly
Lushly
Energetically
Entertainingly
Prudishly
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 #726 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLY
Deliciously
Critically
Cunningly
Craftily
Cleverly
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 #727 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRAVELY
Courageously
Fashionably
Crossly
Scarily
Repentantly
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 #728 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUSLY
Uproariously
Infectiously
Decorously
Foolishly
Charmingly
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.
Example Question #729 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARDLY
Dangerously
Sternly
Randomly
Credibly
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 #730 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VINDICTIVELY
Stingily
Kookily
Vacantly
Effectively
Vengefully
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.
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