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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Nostalgically
Inexplicably
Flexibly
Hostilely
Obediently
Inexplicably
Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Grievously
Comparatively
Shoddily
Absolutely
Purportedly
Comparatively
"Relative" and 'comparative" are synonyms. "Absolutely" is the antonym of these two words. "Grievous" means serious or severe, and "purported" means supposed. "Shoddy" and "cheap" are synonyms.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Subtly
Disreputably
Evasively
Selfishly
Overtly
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Glumly
Jubilantly
Gloomily
Bashfully
Merrily
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 #47 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Excessively
Immoderately
Fearfully
Evocatively
Elusively
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 #48 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Tastefully
Fortunately
Spotlessly
Prudishly
Obnoxiously
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 #49 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Energetically
Damply
Wretchedly
Astutely
Cheerfully
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 #50 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Tempestuously
Unimportantly
Plausibly
Intriguingly
Arrogantly
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 #51 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Monetarily
Trivially
Darkly
Significantly
Urgently
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 #52 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Loquaciously
Maliciously
Cautiously
Frivolously
Generously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
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