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Example Question #1591 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Ecstatically
Elatedly
Perniciously
Surreptitiously
Furtively
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #1592 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Chronically
Discreetly
Solemnly
Inconspicuously
Surreptitiously
Surreptitiously
"Stealthy" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Inconspicuous" and "discreet" are synonyms. "Chronic" means persistent or long-term. "Solemn" means grave and somber.
Example Question #1593 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Heatedly
Supposedly
Trifingly
Listlessly
Enervated
Supposedly
"Ostensible" means apparent or supposed. "Heated" means passionate, and "trifling" means insignificant or unimportant. "Listless" means lacking in energy or tired, and is a near synonym for "enervated," which means weakened by exhaustion.
Example Question #1594 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERCEPTIVELY
Rashly
Tempestuously
Attentively
Placidly
Hastily
Attentively
To be "perceptive" is to be attentive or discerning. "Rash" means hasty or reckless. "Tempestuous" means turbulent and stormy, which is a near antonym for "placid," or calm.
Example Question #1595 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCALLY
Ambiguously
Cynically
Insolently
Cheerily
Gregariously
Ambiguously
"Equivocal" and "ambiguous" both mean unclear, vague. "Cheery" means happy and optimistic, a near antonym for "cynical." "Gregarious" means outgoing, and "insolent" is another word for impertinent.
Example Question #1596 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGGEDLY
Deleteriously
Perniciously
Determinedly
Superficially
Genially
Determinedly
"Dogged" means "determined," resolute. "Deleterious" means harmful and damaging, as does "pernicious." "Superficial" means shallow (either physically or as a personality trait), and "genial" means friendly, personable.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISHLY
Fragrantly
Dubiously
Luxuriously
Questionably
Somnolently
Luxuriously
"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Ambiguously
Treacherously
Haughtily
Mechanically
Modestly
Haughtily
"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation.
Example Question #1597 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENTLY
Glamorously
Impertinently
Somnolently
Salubriously
Querulously
Impertinently
"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #1598 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDOLENTLY
Rudely
Lazily
Eagerly
Affably
Irrelevantly
Lazily
"Indolence" is another word for laziness or sloth. "Eager" means enthusiastic or avid. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Rude" is a synonym for "insolent," not indolent -- an easy mistake to make. "Relevant" and "irrelevant" are antonyms.
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