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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
Dubiously
Somnolently
Fragrantly
Luxuriously
Questionably
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
Modestly
Haughtily
Mechanically
Ambiguously
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
Querulously
Impertinently
Salubriously
Somnolently
Glamorously
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
Affably
Eagerly
Irrelevantly
Lazily
Rudely
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
Mournfully
Skeptically
Incompetently
Lugubriously
Adroitly
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
Gregariously
Furtively
Lividly
Secretively
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
Doggedly
Tangibly
Ostensibly
Glumly
Conscientiously
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
Eloquently
Discordantly
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
Nomadically
Partially
Instantaneously
Disreputable
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 #120 : Synonyms: Adverbs
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PARSIMONIOUSLY
Malevolently
Stingily
Explicitly
Maliciously
Munificently
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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