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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
Forseeably
Greasily
Enterprisingly
Resourcefully
Ardently
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
Purely
Passively
Dismissively
Negligibly
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
Harshly
Brashly
Hurriedly
Violently
Fluidly
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
Weak
Worthlessly
Ineffectively
Efficaciously
Uselessly
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
Unlawfully
Forseeably
Gratifyingly
Festively
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 #66 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCIFULLY
Earnestly
Modestly
Compassionately
Nostalgically
Tenderly
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 #67 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRANKLY
Shrewdly
Elegantly
Somberly
Frighteningly
Forthrightly
Forthrightly
"Frank" means open and forthright. "Frightening" and "scary" are synonyms, as are "elegant" and "graceful." "Shrewd" means astute. "Somber" means solemn.
Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Miserly
Drunkenly
Charismatically
Ravenously
Attractively
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 #69 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLEMNLY
Agonizingly
Merrily
Tranquilly
Somberly
Recklessly
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 #70 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUSLY
Euphorically
Miserably
Unfavorably
Truthfully
Promisingly
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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