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Example Question #854 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSONANTLY
Sternly
Eloquently
Ardently
Discordantly
Torpidly
Discordantly
"Dissonant" means disharmonious or "discordant." "Stern" means strict or harsh. "Eloquent" means well spoken or articulate or fluent of speech. "Ardent" means passionate or fervent, and "torpid" means sluggish or lethargic.
Example Question #855 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URBANELY
Partially
Disreputable
Instantaneously
Nomadically
Suavely
Suavely
"Urbane" means "suave" and sophisticated. "Nomadic" means in the manner of a nomad or wanderer. "Instantaneous" means immediate, and "disreputable" is another word for infamous. "Partial" is a synonym for "incomplete."
Example Question #856 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUSLY
Maliciously
Malevolently
Munificently
Stingily
Explicitly
Stingily
"Parsimonious" means miserly, cheap, or "stingy." This is an antonym of "munificent," or generous. "Malicious" means spiteful, hurtful, or malevolent. "Explicit" and "implicit" are antonyms.
Example Question #857 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERFICIALLY
Congenially
Pugnaciously
Unbearably
Astutely
Shallowly
Shallowly
"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Congenial," or "genial," means friendly and personable. "Pugnacious" means argumentative and combative. "Unbearable" means insufferable or intolerable. "Astute" means sharp or shrewd.
Example Question #858 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALUBRIOUSLY
Plausibly
Excessively
Vivaciously
Exorbitantly
Healthily
Healthily
"Salubrious" means "healthful" or wholesome. "Exorbitant" is another word for excessive. "Vivacious" is a synonym for lively, and "plausible" is a synonym for credible or believable.
Example Question #859 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOMNOLENTLY
Alertly
Furtively
Sleepily
Bellicosely
Surreptitiously
Sleepily
"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms, and "somnolent" is an antonym for alert, or wakeful. "Furtive" means secretive and surreptitious. "Bellicose" means aggressive or warlike.
Example Question #860 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPUDENTLY
Charmingly
Despondently
Mischievously
Insolently
Luxuriously
Insolently
"Impudent" and "insolent" both mean impertinent. Someone "mischievous" is disobedient or naughty. "Despondent" means despairing, and "luxurious" means opulent or deluxe. "Charming" is a synonym for charismatic.
Example Question #861 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAUSTICALLY
Happily
Acrimoniously
Angrily
Detrimentally
Innocuously
Acrimoniously
"Caustic" means acerbic, burning, or "acrimonious." "Detrimental" is a synonym for "harmful," and "innocuous" is a synonym for "harmless," so the two concepts are antonyms. "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms, as are "angry" and "serene."
Example Question #862 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLANDESTINELY
Jubilantly
Dubiously
Surreptitiously
Expertly
Ambiguously
Surreptitiously
"Clandestine" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive, furtive. "Ambiguous" means unclear and vague. "Expert" means skillful, and "dubious" means doubtful. "Jubilant" is a synonym for joyful and exultant.
Example Question #863 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FULSOMELY
Hastily
Excessively
Tranquilly
Slowly
Handsomely
Excessively
"Fulsome" is a word for excessive, extravagant, or inordinate. "Hasty" means very fast or hurried, and "slow" is an antonym of this concept. "Tranquil" means calm and placid. "Handsome" means attractive or substantial, depending on context.
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