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Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLASTICALLY
Malleably
Immediately
Entertainingly
Plausibly
Boringly
Malleably
"Plastic" and "malleable" both mean pliable. "Plausible" means credible, and "immediate" means instantaneous. "Entertaining" and "boring" are antonyms.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELLIPTICALLY
Stingily
Lucidly
Humorously
Incomprehensibly
Magnanimously
Incomprehensibly
Something "elliptical" is incomprehensible, unclear, and impossible to understand. This is the opposite of "lucid," or "clear." "Magnanimous" means generous, which is the opposite of "stingy." "Humorous" means funny.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESOTERIC
Immaturely
Abstruse
Pungently
Enviously
Meekly
Abstruse
"Esoteric" and "abstruse" both mean obscure and difficult to understand. "Envious" means jealous, and "pungent" means strong smelling. "Immature" means juvenile. "Meek" means timid.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CIRCUITOUSLY
Delectably
Directly
Murderously
Tortuously
Incredibly
Tortuously
"Circuitous" and "tortuous" both mean twisted or roundabout. They are antonyms of "direct." "Murderous" means homicidal, and "delectable" means delicious. "Incredible" means unbelievable.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLOUDILY
Opaquely
Eccentrically
Transparently
Slyly
Sympathetically
Opaquely
"Cloudy" and "opaque" both mean nontransparent, which is the antonym of "transparent." "Sympathetic" and "empathetic" are loose synonyms, and "sly" means sneaky. "Eccentric" means zany or idiosyncratic.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCISIVELY
Vacantly
Chronically
Cuttingly
Vigilantly
Frivolously
Cuttingly
"Incisive" (usually used to describe people or thought processes) means acute, sharp, or cutting. "Chronically" means persistently. "Vacant" means empty. "Vigilant" means alert and watchful. "Frivolous" means carefree, flighty, and flippant.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIGHTFULLY
Tiredly
Convincingly
Intuitively
Bluntly
Sharply
Intuitively
"Insightful" means intuitive and perceptive. "Blunt" and "sharp" are antonyms. "Convincing" and "persuasive" are synonyms. "Tired" and "weary" are synonyms.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCIDLY
Grimly
Murkily
Sinisterly
Intelligibly
Truthfully
Intelligibly
"Lucid" means clear, well explained, and intelligible. This is the opposite of "murky." "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms, as are "grimly" and "cheerfully." "Sinister" means ominous.
Example Question #1501 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNLAWFULLY
Illegally
Evocatively
Direly
Cautiously
Diligently
Illegally
"Unlawful" and "illegal" are synonyms that both mean against the law. "Cautious" means careful, and "diligent" means hardworking. "Evocative" means evoking certain memories or sensations. "Dire" means very urgent.
Example Question #1502 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCERNINGLY
Exotically
Domestically
Perceptively
Enigmatically
Tenderly
Perceptively
"Discerning" means perceptive. "Tender" means loving and gentle. "Enigmatic" means mysterious. "Exotic" and "domestic" are synonyms.
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