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Example Question #1601 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EUPHORICALLY
Ecstatically
Incredulously
Skeptically
Melodically
Wretchedly
Ecstatically
"Euphoric" means elated, feeling extreme happiness and ecstasy. "Incredulous" and "skeptical" both mean disbelieving. "Wretched" means miserable, the opposite of "euphoric," and "melodic" means musical.
Example Question #1602 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASHLY
Recklessly
Painfully
Ecstatically
Warily
Cautiously
Recklessly
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. This is an antonym of both "cautious" and "wary." "Ecstatic" means elated and joyful.
Example Question #1603 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMALLY
Drearily
Tranquilly
Incisively
Jubilantly
Excessively
Drearily
"Dismal" means dreary, dim, or bleak. "Jubilant" means joyful. "Tranquil" means calm or placid. "Excessive" means too much, and "incisive" means sharp and cutting.
Example Question #1604 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGONIZINGLY
Truthfully
Blithely
Excruciatingly
Equably
Vigilant
Excruciatingly
"Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms that both mean very painful. "Blithe" means happily ignorant, and "vigilant" means alert, watchful. "Equable" means fair. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
Example Question #1605 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVIDLY
Vaguely
Adroitly
Expertly
Astutely
Eagerly
Eagerly
"Avid" and "eager" both mean enthusiastic. "Vague" means unclear, and "astute" means sharp and shrewd. "Adroit" means skillful, as does "expert."
Example Question #1606 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECADENTLY
Wistfully
Hauntingly
Dissolutely
Partially
Vicariously
Dissolutely
"Decadent" and "dissolute" are synonyms. "Partially" means incompletely, and "hauntingly" means evocatively. "Wistful" and "nostalgic" are synonyms. "Vicarious" means indirect or secondhand.
Example Question #1607 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Harmlessly
Inimically
Implicitly
Excruciatingly
Shockingly
Inimically
"Deleterious" means harmful or inimical. This is an antonym of "harmless." "Excruciating" is an antonym for "painless," and "explicit" is an antonym for "implicit." "Shocking" means surprising or startling.
Example Question #1608 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXULTANTLY
Verifiably
Jubilantly
Suspiciously
Lucidly
Chronically
Jubilantly
"Exultant" means jubilant, joyful. "Verifiable" and "certifiable" are synonyms, as are "suspicious" and "questionable." "Chronic" and "persistent" are synonyms. "Lucid" means clear and intelligible, easy to understand.
Example Question #1609 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUSLY
Argumentatively
Foreseeably
Peremptorily
Auspiciously
Vivaciously
Argumentatively
"Pugnacious" means combative or argumentative. "Auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Vivacious" means lively, and "peremptory" means brusque. "Foreseeable" and "predictable" are synonyms.
Example Question #1610 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORBIDDINGLY
Articulately
Grimly
Incisively
Invitingly
Quietly
Grimly
"Forbidding" means grim, hostile, or unwelcoming. This is an antonym of "inviting" and "welcoming." "Articulate" means eloquent. "Incisive" means cutting, penetrating, sharp, or acute.
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