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Example Question #1584 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENACIOUSLY
Frankly
Avidly
Listlessly
Imperfectly
Persistently
Persistently
Someone "tenacious" is persistent and determined, dogged. "Avid" means keen and eager. "Frank" means forthright and candid. "Listless" means tired and lacking energy. "Perfect" and "imperfect" are antonyms.
Example Question #1585 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENELY
Offensively
Placidly
Discerningly
Insightfully
Respectfully
Placidly
"Serene" means calm and placid. "Offensive" means insulting and disrespectful, which is an antonym of "respectful." "Discerning" means perceptive or having good judgment. "Insightful" and "intuitive" are synonyms.
Example Question #1586 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMBUNCTIOUSLY
Diligently
Assiduously
Sweetly
Aptly
Obstreperously
Obstreperously
"Rambunctious" means both boisterous and obstreperous. "Sweet" can mean sugary or pleasing, depending on the context. "Apt" means appropriate or suitable. "Assiduous" and "diligent" both mean hardworking.
Example Question #1587 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANTLY
Eminently
Querulously
Illustriously
Forbiddingly
Convivially
Querulously
"Petulant" and "querulous" both mean irritable. "Eminent" means distinguished. "Forbidding" means grim and uninviting. "Convivial" and "cheerful" are synonyms.
Example Question #1588 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CERTIFIABLY
Bountifully
Verifiably
Infamously
Auspiciously
Lavishly
Verifiably
"Certifiable" and "verifiable" are synonyms meaning able to be confirmed. "Lavish" means luxurious and rich. "Bountiful" means abundant and plentiful. "Auspiciously" means promisingly. "Infamous" means notorious.
Example Question #1589 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLY
Excruciatingly
Contemptibly
Furtively
Detrimentally
Agonizingly
Contemptibly
"Despicable" and "contemptible" both mean loathsome. Both "agonizing" and "excruciating" both mean very painful. "Furtive" means sneaky, surreptitious, secretive. "Detrimental" means harmful and damaging.
Example Question #1590 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTELY
Auspiciously
Determinedly
Earnestly
Euphorically
Purposelessly
Determinedly
"Resolute" means "determined" and purposeful. This is an antonym of "purposeless." "Earnest" means sincere, and "auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Euphoric" means ecstatic and elated.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Ecstatically
Furtively
Surreptitiously
Elatedly
Perniciously
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Discreetly
Solemnly
Surreptitiously
Chronically
Inconspicuously
Surreptitiously
"Stealthy" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Inconspicuous" and "discreet" are synonyms. "Chronic" means persistent or long-term. "Solemn" means grave and somber.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Supposedly
Enervated
Heatedly
Trifingly
Listlessly
Supposedly
"Ostensible" means apparent or supposed. "Heated" means passionate, and "trifling" means insignificant or unimportant. "Listless" means lacking in energy or tired, and is a near synonym for "enervated," which means weakened by exhaustion.
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