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Example Question #1554 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Attractively
Charismatically
Ravenously
Miserly
Drunkenly
Attractively
Something or someone "desirable" is attractive or popular. "Miserly" means stingy or cheap. "Drunk" means intoxicated, and "ravenous" means famished. "Charismatic" means charming, which is not quite the same as "desirable."
Example Question #1555 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLEMNLY
Recklessly
Merrily
Somberly
Tranquilly
Agonizingly
Somberly
"Solemn" means grave, somber, or serious. This is the opposite of "merry," which means cheerful, lively, and carefree. "Risky" and "reckless" are synonyms. "Tranquil" and "placid" are synonyms. "Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms.
Example Question #1556 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUSLY
Miserably
Unfavorably
Truthfully
Euphorically
Promisingly
Promisingly
An "auspicious" sign is a promising, fortuitous, or favorable sign. This is an antonym of "unfavorable." "Euphoric" means elated or very happy, and "miserable" means very unhappy. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
Example Question #1557 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSCIENTIOUSLY
Passionately
Confidently
Rashly
Irresponsibly
Dutifully
Dutifully
"Conscientious" means responsible or dutiful. This is an antonym of both "irresponsible" and "rash." "Confident," on the other hand, means self-assured. "Passionate" means ardent or impassioned.
Example Question #1558 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACIDLY
Grimly
Ecstatically
Quarrelsomely
Tranquilly
Eagerly
Tranquilly
"Placid" means calm, peaceful, and tranquil. "Quarrelsome" means argumentative or pugnacious. "Ecstatic" and "euphoric" are synonyms, as are "eager" and "enthusiastic." "Grim" means dark or foreboding.
Example Question #809 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EUPHORICALLY
Skeptically
Ecstatically
Incredulously
Melodically
Wretchedly
Ecstatically
"Euphoric" means elated, feeling extreme happiness and ecstasy. "Incredulous" and "skeptical" both mean disbelieving. "Wretched" means miserable, the opposite of "euphoric," and "melodic" means musical.
Example Question #810 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASHLY
Painfully
Ecstatically
Recklessly
Cautiously
Warily
Recklessly
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. This is an antonym of both "cautious" and "wary." "Ecstatic" means elated and joyful.
Example Question #811 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMALLY
Tranquilly
Incisively
Drearily
Jubilantly
Excessively
Drearily
"Dismal" means dreary, dim, or bleak. "Jubilant" means joyful. "Tranquil" means calm or placid. "Excessive" means too much, and "incisive" means sharp and cutting.
Example Question #1601 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGONIZINGLY
Excruciatingly
Blithely
Truthfully
Equably
Vigilant
Excruciatingly
"Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms that both mean very painful. "Blithe" means happily ignorant, and "vigilant" means alert, watchful. "Equable" means fair. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
Example Question #813 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVIDLY
Expertly
Vaguely
Eagerly
Astutely
Adroitly
Eagerly
"Avid" and "eager" both mean enthusiastic. "Vague" means unclear, and "astute" means sharp and shrewd. "Adroit" means skillful, as does "expert."
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