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Example Question #201 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRULENTLY
Ostentatiously
Innovatively
Superfluously
Bitterly
Ingeniously
Bitterly
"Virulent" means bitter or extremely harmful, depending on the context (e.g. a virulent tirade or a virulent disease). "Ingenious" is a synonym for "clever" and "innovative." "Superfluous" means excessive or unnecessary. "Ostentatious" means showy in a conspicuous, pretentious way.
Example Question #202 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNIRONICALLY
Insincerely
Deplorably
Trenchantly
Earnestly
Mordantly
Earnestly
If something is "not ironic," it is sincere or in earnest. "Mordant" and "trenchant" are synonyms for harsh, cutting. "Deplorable" means reprehensible or disgraceful.
Example Question #203 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENDIPITOUSLY
Fortunately
Religiously
Heedlessly
Cacophonously
Sibilantly
Fortunately
"Serendipity" is luck or random good fortune. This isn't the same thing as "religious" or "faithful." "Heedless" means reckless, unmindful, and incautious. "Sibilant" describes a hissing sound, and "cacophonous" describes a chaotic mess of sound.
Example Question #204 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCULARLY
Obdurately
Execrably
Jokingly
Disarmingly
Insufferably
Jokingly
"Jocular" means joking, humorous. "Execrable" means terrible, dreadful. "Insufferable" is a synonym for "dreadful." "Obdurate" means stubborn, recalcitrant. "Disarming" means charming or beguiling.
Example Question #205 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERACIOUSLY
Circumspectly
Ostentatiously
Truthfully
Mendaciously
Covertly
Truthfully
"Veracious" is a synonym for "truthful." This is an antonym for "mendacious," which means dishonest. "Circumspect" means cautious, guarded. "Covert" means furtive, secretive, or stealthy. "Ostentatious" is a synonym for "showy."
Example Question #206 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMURELY
Secretively
Modestly
Unwittingly
Perceptively
Immanently
Modestly
"Demure" means modest, meek, or shy and is almost always used to describe a young lady. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent," and "perceptive" means insightful, intuitive. "Unwitting" means unaware, unknowing, or even oblivious. "Secretive" means stealthy or furtive.
Example Question #207 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTERMINABLY
Dubiously
Rudely
Ceaselessly
Vehemently
Vociferously
Ceaselessly
"Interminable" means ceaseless, unending. "Dubious" can mean doubtful or suspicious, depending on the context. "Vociferous" and "vehement" are synonyms. Another word for "rude" is impolite, discourteous.
Example Question #208 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DROLLY
Humorously
Surreptitiously
Inexorably
Fictitiously
Gloomily
Humorously
"Droll" is another word for humorous or mirthful. "Fictitious" means false, fabricated. "Gloomy" is a synonym for melancholy or downcast or, depending on context, dark and shadowy. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms, as are "inexorable" and "unyielding."
Example Question #209 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSIPACIOUSLY
Assiduously
Relevantly
Elastically
Oppressively
Perceptively
Perceptively
"Perspicacious" is another word for perceptive and astute. A synonym for "relevant" is germane, and a synonym for "oppressive" is overpowering, burdensome. To be "elastic" is to be flexible, either literally (as with fabric) or figuratively (as with a resilient personality). "Assiduous" is a synonym for "hardworking."
Example Question #210 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLIBLY
Smoothly
Masterfully
Discursively
Misanthropically
Zoologically
Smoothly
"Glib" speech is smooth, polished, and not always sincere. "Masterful" is another word for expert or skillful. "Zoology" is the study of animals, and "misanthropy" is the hatred or dislike of humankind. "Discursive" means rambling, wordy, or meandering and usually refers to explanations or discussions.
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