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Example Question #1511 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATIFYINGLY
Victoriously
Generously
Tangibly
Swiftly
Rewardingly
Rewardingly
Something "rewarding" is "gratifying." "Victorious" means triumphant. "Tangible" means able to be touched or perceived through touch. "Swift" means rapid or quick. "Generous" and "magnanimous" are synonyms.
Example Question #1512 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
Arrogantly
Assertively
Shrewdly
Apprehensively
Painfully
Painfully
"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.
Example Question #1513 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANATICALLY
Militantly
Trivially
Magically
Festively
Modestly
Militantly
A "fanatic" is a zealot or a militant. "Trivial" means trifling, and "modest" means humble. "Magical" is a near synonym for "fantastical," not "fanatical." "Festive" means cheerful and celebratory.
Example Question #1514 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUSLY
Pristinely
Vigorously
Heatedly
Fervently
Energetically
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #1515 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Sinisterly
Ironically
Productively
Wistfully
Fruitfully
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #1516 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Stupidly
Tinily
Bravely
Extremely
Immediately
Immediately
"Instantaneous" means instant or immediate. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms, as are "stupid" and "unintelligent." "Tiny" means very small, and "extremely" means very.
Example Question #1517 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENTLY
Excruciatingly
Strictly
Deafly
Direly
Suddenly
Direly
Something "urgent" is dire or pressing and requires immediate attention. "Deaf" means unable to hear, and "sudden" means unexpected and abrupt. "Strict" means stern or rigorous. "Excruciating" means extremely painful.
Example Question #1518 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Incredibly
Heroically
Sonically
Credibly
Vocally
Credibly
Something "plausible" is credible or believable. "Incredible," which can mean impossible to believe or magnificent and wonderful, is sometimes a antonym of "plausible." 'Vocal" is the adjective form of "voice," and sonic is the adjective form of sound. "Heroic" means brave or valiant, in the manner of a hero or heroine.
Example Question #1561 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENTLY
Funnily
Boisterously
Difficultly
Shyly
Believably
Shyly
"Diffident" means shy, modest, or timid. "Difficult" means challenging or hard, and "boisterous" means rowdy. "Funny" can mean humorous or strange, depending on the context. Something "believable" is plausible or credible.
Example Question #1562 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLY
Palpably
Taxingly
Gaudily
Peripherally
Zesty
Palpably
Something "tangible" is palpable or perceptible by touch. Something "taxing" is punishing or demanding. "Peripheral" means external or on the outside border. "Gaudy" means showy, and "zesty," an adjective, means tangy or strong tasting and not tangible.
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