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Example Question #1571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Selfishly
Disreputably
Overtly
Evasively
Subtly
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #1572 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Jubilantly
Merrily
Glumly
Bashfully
Gloomily
Merrily
"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."
Example Question #1573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Fearfully
Immoderately
Excessively
Elusively
Evocatively
Evocatively
Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."
Example Question #1574 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
Tastefully
Fortunately
Prudishly
Spotlessly
"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).
Example Question #1575 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Energetically
Wretchedly
Cheerfully
Astutely
Damply
Cheerfully
"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.
Example Question #1576 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Plausibly
Arrogantly
Tempestuously
Intriguingly
Unimportantly
Unimportantly
Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.
Example Question #1577 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Monetarily
Trivially
Urgently
Darkly
Significantly
Trivially
Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.
Example Question #1578 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Loquaciously
Generously
Cautiously
Frivolously
Maliciously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
Example Question #1581 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Sickly
Persistently
Ravenously
Prudently
Imminently
Persistently
"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.
Example Question #1582 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Intolerably
Cleverly
Wittily
Crucially
Loquaciously
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
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