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Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCISIVELY
Cuttingly
Vigilantly
Chronically
Vacantly
Frivolously
Cuttingly
"Incisive" (usually used to describe people or thought processes) means acute, sharp, or cutting. "Chronically" means persistently. "Vacant" means empty. "Vigilant" means alert and watchful. "Frivolous" means carefree, flighty, and flippant.
Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIGHTFULLY
Sharply
Bluntly
Tiredly
Intuitively
Convincingly
Intuitively
"Insightful" means intuitive and perceptive. "Blunt" and "sharp" are antonyms. "Convincing" and "persuasive" are synonyms. "Tired" and "weary" are synonyms.
Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCIDLY
Intelligibly
Sinisterly
Murkily
Truthfully
Grimly
Intelligibly
"Lucid" means clear, well explained, and intelligible. This is the opposite of "murky." "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms, as are "grimly" and "cheerfully." "Sinister" means ominous.
Example Question #2301 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNLAWFULLY
Cautiously
Illegally
Direly
Evocatively
Diligently
Illegally
"Unlawful" and "illegal" are synonyms that both mean against the law. "Cautious" means careful, and "diligent" means hardworking. "Evocative" means evoking certain memories or sensations. "Dire" means very urgent.
Example Question #1502 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCERNINGLY
Tenderly
Domestically
Perceptively
Exotically
Enigmatically
Perceptively
"Discerning" means perceptive. "Tender" means loving and gentle. "Enigmatic" means mysterious. "Exotic" and "domestic" are synonyms.
Example Question #1503 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARTIALLY
Diffidently
Incompletely
Zanily
Robustly
Wholly
Incompletely
"Partial" means incomplete. This is an antonym of "wholly." "Zany" means strange or eccentric. "Robust" means strong, vigorous, or sturdy. "Diffident" means shy.
Example Question #1504 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASCIVIOUSLY
Imminently
Presently
Talkatively
Lewdly
Delectably
Lewdly
"Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. Something "imminent" is impending, happening soon. Similarly, "presently" means soon (or sometimes currently). A synonym for "talkative" is "loquacious." "Delectable" means delicious.
Example Question #1511 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATIFYINGLY
Victoriously
Generously
Tangibly
Swiftly
Rewardingly
Rewardingly
Something "rewarding" is "gratifying." "Victorious" means triumphant. "Tangible" means able to be touched or perceived through touch. "Swift" means rapid or quick. "Generous" and "magnanimous" are synonyms.
Example Question #1512 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
Arrogantly
Assertively
Shrewdly
Apprehensively
Painfully
Painfully
"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.
Example Question #1513 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANATICALLY
Militantly
Trivially
Magically
Festively
Modestly
Militantly
A "fanatic" is a zealot or a militant. "Trivial" means trifling, and "modest" means humble. "Magical" is a near synonym for "fantastical," not "fanatical." "Festive" means cheerful and celebratory.
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