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Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDICTABLY
Ardently
Resourcefully
Enterprisingly
Forseeably
Greasily
Forseeably
Something "predictable" is able to be foreseen. "Resourceful" means inventive and enterprising. "Ardent" means fervent and zealous. "Greasy" means oily.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOTABLY
Remarkably
Dismissively
Negligibly
Passively
Purely
Remarkably
"Negligibly," "dismissively," and "passively" are all closely related adverbs describing something that is not significantly engaging. "Purely" is not related in meaning to "notably." "Remarkably" is indeed the correct synonym: consider that one word referring to something that is noteworthy while the other signals that something is so special it merits a remark.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRACEFULLY
Violently
Fluidly
Harshly
Hurriedly
Brashly
Fluidly
"Gracefully" and "fluidly" both refer to an action that is performed without sudden interruptions. The other adverbs refer to actions that are performed aggressively or harshly rather than elegantly, as the word "gracefully" would signal. Simple process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFECTIVELY
Uselessly
Weak
Efficaciously
Ineffectively
Worthlessly
Efficaciously
"Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonymous adverbs. The words even look very similar! More importantly, all of the other answer choices are antonyms of the word "effectively." They all seem to refer to modify a word by describing it as not useful or effective.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDICTABLY
Gratifyingly
Festively
Forseeably
Unlawfully
Incomprehensibly
Forseeably
Something "predictable" is foreseeable, able to be seen or guessed in advance. Something "incomprehensible" is totally unclear. "Unlawful" means illegal. "Gratifying" means rewarding or pleasing. "Festive" means merry and cheerful.
Example Question #1552 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCIFULLY
Modestly
Nostalgically
Tenderly
Compassionately
Earnestly
Compassionately
Someone who shows "mercy" is compassionate or forgiving. "Earnest" means sincere, and "humble" means modest. "Nostalgic" means wistful, yearning, or longing for another time, place, or person. "Tender" means gentle and loving.
Example Question #1553 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRANKLY
Elegantly
Somberly
Forthrightly
Frighteningly
Shrewdly
Forthrightly
"Frank" means open and forthright. "Frightening" and "scary" are synonyms, as are "elegant" and "graceful." "Shrewd" means astute. "Somber" means solemn.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Attractively
Miserly
Drunkenly
Ravenously
Charismatically
Attractively
Something or someone "desirable" is attractive or popular. "Miserly" means stingy or cheap. "Drunk" means intoxicated, and "ravenous" means famished. "Charismatic" means charming, which is not quite the same as "desirable."
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLEMNLY
Tranquilly
Agonizingly
Recklessly
Somberly
Merrily
Somberly
"Solemn" means grave, somber, or serious. This is the opposite of "merry," which means cheerful, lively, and carefree. "Risky" and "reckless" are synonyms. "Tranquil" and "placid" are synonyms. "Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms.
Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUSLY
Miserably
Promisingly
Truthfully
Unfavorably
Euphorically
Promisingly
An "auspicious" sign is a promising, fortuitous, or favorable sign. This is an antonym of "unfavorable." "Euphoric" means elated or very happy, and "miserable" means very unhappy. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
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