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Example Question #1573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Evasively
Subtly
Overtly
Selfishly
Disreputably
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #1574 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Merrily
Glumly
Bashfully
Jubilantly
Gloomily
Merrily
"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."
Example Question #1575 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Elusively
Fearfully
Excessively
Evocatively
Immoderately
Evocatively
Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."
Example Question #1576 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Prudishly
Tastefully
Spotlessly
Fortunately
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).
Example Question #1577 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Damply
Cheerfully
Astutely
Energetically
Wretchedly
Cheerfully
"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.
Example Question #1578 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Unimportantly
Intriguingly
Plausibly
Arrogantly
Tempestuously
Unimportantly
Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.
Example Question #781 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Darkly
Monetarily
Urgently
Significantly
Trivially
Trivially
Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.
Example Question #782 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Frivolously
Generously
Maliciously
Loquaciously
Cautiously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Imminently
Prudently
Persistently
Sickly
Ravenously
Persistently
"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.
Example Question #783 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Wittily
Loquaciously
Intolerably
Crucially
Cleverly
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
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