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Example Question #1529 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Inexplicably
Obediently
Hostilely
Nostalgically
Flexibly
Inexplicably
Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.
Example Question #1530 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Grievously
Absolutely
Comparatively
Purportedly
Shoddily
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 #1531 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Overtly
Subtly
Evasively
Disreputably
Selfishly
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #1532 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Glumly
Bashfully
Gloomily
Jubilantly
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 #1533 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Immoderately
Evocatively
Excessively
Elusively
Fearfully
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 #1534 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Spotlessly
Fortunately
Tastefully
Obnoxiously
Prudishly
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 #1535 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Damply
Cheerfully
Astutely
Energetically
Wretchedly
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 #1536 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Unimportantly
Arrogantly
Tempestuously
Plausibly
Intriguingly
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 #1537 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Significantly
Trivially
Darkly
Monetarily
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 #1538 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Maliciously
Frivolously
Cautiously
Generously
Loquaciously
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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