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Example Question #1589 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLY
Detrimentally
Agonizingly
Contemptibly
Excruciatingly
Furtively
Contemptibly
"Despicable" and "contemptible" both mean loathsome. Both "agonizing" and "excruciating" both mean very painful. "Furtive" means sneaky, surreptitious, secretive. "Detrimental" means harmful and damaging.
Example Question #1590 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTELY
Determinedly
Auspiciously
Purposelessly
Earnestly
Euphorically
Determinedly
"Resolute" means "determined" and purposeful. This is an antonym of "purposeless." "Earnest" means sincere, and "auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Euphoric" means ecstatic and elated.
Example Question #841 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Surreptitiously
Ecstatically
Perniciously
Furtively
Elatedly
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #842 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Inconspicuously
Discreetly
Chronically
Solemnly
Surreptitiously
Surreptitiously
"Stealthy" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Inconspicuous" and "discreet" are synonyms. "Chronic" means persistent or long-term. "Solemn" means grave and somber.
Example Question #843 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Trifingly
Supposedly
Enervated
Listlessly
Heatedly
Supposedly
"Ostensible" means apparent or supposed. "Heated" means passionate, and "trifling" means insignificant or unimportant. "Listless" means lacking in energy or tired, and is a near synonym for "enervated," which means weakened by exhaustion.
Example Question #844 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERCEPTIVELY
Tempestuously
Attentively
Rashly
Hastily
Placidly
Attentively
To be "perceptive" is to be attentive or discerning. "Rash" means hasty or reckless. "Tempestuous" means turbulent and stormy, which is a near antonym for "placid," or calm.
Example Question #845 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCALLY
Gregariously
Ambiguously
Insolently
Cheerily
Cynically
Ambiguously
"Equivocal" and "ambiguous" both mean unclear, vague. "Cheery" means happy and optimistic, a near antonym for "cynical." "Gregarious" means outgoing, and "insolent" is another word for impertinent.
Example Question #846 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGGEDLY
Genially
Determinedly
Deleteriously
Perniciously
Superficially
Determinedly
"Dogged" means "determined," resolute. "Deleterious" means harmful and damaging, as does "pernicious." "Superficial" means shallow (either physically or as a personality trait), and "genial" means friendly, personable.
Example Question #847 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISHLY
Somnolently
Fragrantly
Dubiously
Questionably
Luxuriously
Luxuriously
"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #848 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Ambiguously
Modestly
Haughtily
Treacherously
Mechanically
Haughtily
"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation.
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