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Example Question #1503 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARTIALLY
Incompletely
Robustly
Wholly
Diffidently
Zanily
Incompletely
"Partial" means incomplete. This is an antonym of "wholly." "Zany" means strange or eccentric. "Robust" means strong, vigorous, or sturdy. "Diffident" means shy.
Example Question #1504 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASCIVIOUSLY
Lewdly
Imminently
Talkatively
Delectably
Presently
Lewdly
"Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. Something "imminent" is impending, happening soon. Similarly, "presently" means soon (or sometimes currently). A synonym for "talkative" is "loquacious." "Delectable" means delicious.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATIFYINGLY
Swiftly
Generously
Rewardingly
Tangibly
Victoriously
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 #26 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
Painfully
Apprehensively
Assertively
Shrewdly
Arrogantly
Painfully
"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANATICALLY
Magically
Trivially
Festively
Modestly
Militantly
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 #28 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUSLY
Energetically
Fervently
Pristinely
Heatedly
Vigorously
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Sinisterly
Productively
Wistfully
Fruitfully
Ironically
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Stupidly
Extremely
Bravely
Tinily
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 #1511 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENTLY
Strictly
Direly
Suddenly
Excruciatingly
Deafly
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 #1512 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Vocally
Sonically
Credibly
Incredibly
Heroically
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.
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