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Example Question #1573 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETRIMENTAL
Inimically
Deceptively
Pleasantly
Dubiously
Turbulently
Inimically
Both "detrimental" and "inimical" mean harmful. "Pleasant" means agreeable and pleasing; "dubious" means doubtful. "Deceptive" and "deceitful" are synonyms. "Turbulent" means stormy.
Example Question #1574 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVIDLY
Apathetically
Lethargically
Ardently
Furiously
Equivocally
Ardently
"Fervid" means ardent, fervent, and passionate. This is an antonym of "apathetic." "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish, and "furious" means very angry. "Equivocal" means ambiguous and unclear.
Example Question #1581 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENTLY
Notoriously
Infamously
Treacherously
Jubilantly
Illustriously
Illustriously
"Eminent" and "illustrious" both mean distinguished and well known, well respected. "Infamy" and "notoriety" also both connote fame, but for bad and nefarious reasons. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "jubilant" means exultant, overjoyed.
Example Question #1582 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Inscrutably
Apprehensively
Glumly
Worriedly
Ebulliently
Ebulliently
"Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms that mean joyful, energetic, and cheerful. This is an antonym of "glum." "Worriedly" and "apprehensively" are synonyms, as are "inscrutable" and "inexplicable."
Example Question #1583 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXORBITANTLY
Largely
Gregariously
Excessively
Gorgeously
Garrulously
Excessively
"Exorbitant" means excessive or prohibitively high. "Gorgeous" means very beautiful, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Gregarious" describes someone who is outgoing, while "garrulous" describes someone who is talkative.
Example Question #1584 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENACIOUSLY
Frankly
Avidly
Listlessly
Imperfectly
Persistently
Persistently
Someone "tenacious" is persistent and determined, dogged. "Avid" means keen and eager. "Frank" means forthright and candid. "Listless" means tired and lacking energy. "Perfect" and "imperfect" are antonyms.
Example Question #1585 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENELY
Offensively
Placidly
Discerningly
Insightfully
Respectfully
Placidly
"Serene" means calm and placid. "Offensive" means insulting and disrespectful, which is an antonym of "respectful." "Discerning" means perceptive or having good judgment. "Insightful" and "intuitive" are synonyms.
Example Question #1586 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMBUNCTIOUSLY
Diligently
Assiduously
Sweetly
Aptly
Obstreperously
Obstreperously
"Rambunctious" means both boisterous and obstreperous. "Sweet" can mean sugary or pleasing, depending on the context. "Apt" means appropriate or suitable. "Assiduous" and "diligent" both mean hardworking.
Example Question #1587 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANTLY
Eminently
Querulously
Illustriously
Forbiddingly
Convivially
Querulously
"Petulant" and "querulous" both mean irritable. "Eminent" means distinguished. "Forbidding" means grim and uninviting. "Convivial" and "cheerful" are synonyms.
Example Question #1588 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CERTIFIABLY
Bountifully
Verifiably
Infamously
Auspiciously
Lavishly
Verifiably
"Certifiable" and "verifiable" are synonyms meaning able to be confirmed. "Lavish" means luxurious and rich. "Bountiful" means abundant and plentiful. "Auspiciously" means promisingly. "Infamous" means notorious.
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