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Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISHLY
Somnolently
Questionably
Luxuriously
Dubiously
Fragrantly
Luxuriously
"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Treacherously
Ambiguously
Haughtily
Modestly
Mechanically
Haughtily
"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adverbs
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INSOLENTLY
Salubriously
Glamorously
Impertinently
Querulously
Somnolently
Impertinently
"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adverbs
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INDOLENTLY
Eagerly
Lazily
Rudely
Irrelevantly
Affably
Lazily
"Indolence" is another word for laziness or sloth. "Eager" means enthusiastic or avid. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Rude" is a synonym for "insolent," not indolent -- an easy mistake to make. "Relevant" and "irrelevant" are antonyms.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adverbs
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INEPTLY
Adroitly
Lugubriously
Mournfully
Skeptically
Incompetently
Incompetently
"Inept" means "incompetent," unskilled, or inexpert. This is an antonym for "adroit," or skilled. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, as is "mournful." "Skeptical" means having doubts or difficult to convince.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adverbs
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SOCIABLY
Lividly
Furtively
Secretively
Gregariously
Inimically
Gregariously
"Sociable" and "gregarious" are both synonyms for outgoing. "Livid" means furious, and "secretive" means sneaky or furtive. "Inimical" means hostile or harmful.
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adverbs
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LUGUBRIOUSLY
Conscientiously
Glumly
Tangibly
Doggedly
Ostensibly
Glumly
"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Dogged" means determined, and "ostensible" means purported or supposed. "Conscientious" means dutiful, and "tangible" means able to be touched or felt.
Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Adverbs
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DISSONANTLY
Sternly
Torpidly
Discordantly
Eloquently
Ardently
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 #119 : Synonyms: Adverbs
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URBANELY
Suavely
Nomadically
Disreputable
Partially
Instantaneously
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 #120 : Synonyms: Adverbs
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PARSIMONIOUSLY
Malevolently
Stingily
Munificently
Maliciously
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.
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