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Example Question #1571 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PALATABLY
Expertly
Despicably
Contemptibly
Acceptably
Unbearably
Acceptably
Something "palatable" may be edible, or it may be "acceptable" and agreeable. It depends on the context. "Despicable" means loathsome or contemptible. "Expert" means skillful, and "unbearable" means intolerable or insufferable.
Example Question #1572 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFABLY
Musically
Exotically
Disgustingly
Amiably
Heatedly
Amiably
"Affable" means friendly or amiable. "Disgusting" means vile, and "exotic" means foreign or strange. "Heated" means passionate or angry/excited. "Musical" is the adjective form of music.
Example Question #1573 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENTLY
Inscrutably
Circuitously
Mercifully
Rewardingly
Generously
Generously
"Munificent" means magnanimous, bountiful, or generous. "Inscrutable" and "inexplicable" are synonyms. "Rewarding" and "gratifying" are synonyms. "Merciful" means forgiving and compassionate. "Circuitous" means roundabout, indirect, and winding.
Example Question #1574 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOUNTIFULLY
Plentifully
Malleably
Circuitous
Tortuous
Opaquely
Plentifully
"Bountiful" and "plentiful" are synonyms. "Tortuous" means twisty and winding, and it's a synonym for "circuitous." "Malleable" means able to be molded. "Opaque" means cloudy and unclear.
Example Question #1575 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSONABLY
Monstrously
Congenially
Affectionately
Fondly
Disagreeably
Congenially
"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.
Example Question #1576 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUSLY
Triflingly
Palatably
Conscientiously
Furtively
Insufferably
Furtively
"Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms that mean secretive. "Insufferable" means intolerable, and "conscientious" means dutiful and responsible. Something "trifling" is insignificant. "Palatable" means acceptable.
Example Question #1577 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICALLY
Happily
Miserably
Dutifully
Harmfully
Ostensibly
Harmfully
"Inimical" means harmful and damaging. "Miserable" and "happy" are antonyms. "Dutiful" means dedicated and responsible. "Ostensible" means apparent or supposed.
Example Question #1578 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUSLY
Vigorously
Insatiably
Affably
Rashly
Tiredly
Insatiably
"Voracious" and "insatiable" are both synonyms for very hungry. "Vigorous" means energetic or strong and robust. "Affable" means amiable and cheerful. "Rash" means reckless and hasty.
Example Question #1579 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETRIMENTAL
Turbulently
Dubiously
Deceptively
Pleasantly
Inimically
Inimically
Both "detrimental" and "inimical" mean harmful. "Pleasant" means agreeable and pleasing; "dubious" means doubtful. "Deceptive" and "deceitful" are synonyms. "Turbulent" means stormy.
Example Question #1580 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVIDLY
Apathetically
Ardently
Lethargically
Furiously
Equivocally
Ardently
"Fervid" means ardent, fervent, and passionate. This is an antonym of "apathetic." "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish, and "furious" means very angry. "Equivocal" means ambiguous and unclear.
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