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Example Question #1631 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLY
Detrimentally
Furtively
Excruciatingly
Contemptibly
Agonizingly
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 #1632 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTELY
Auspiciously
Earnestly
Determinedly
Euphorically
Purposelessly
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 #1633 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Surreptitiously
Perniciously
Ecstatically
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 #1634 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Surreptitiously
Inconspicuously
Chronically
Solemnly
Discreetly
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 #1635 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Supposedly
Heatedly
Enervated
Trifingly
Listlessly
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 #1636 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERCEPTIVELY
Placidly
Tempestuously
Hastily
Rashly
Attentively
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 #1637 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCALLY
Insolently
Gregariously
Cheerily
Cynically
Ambiguously
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 #1638 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGGEDLY
Deleteriously
Superficially
Determinedly
Perniciously
Genially
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 #111 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISHLY
Fragrantly
Luxuriously
Dubiously
Questionably
Somnolently
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 #112 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Modestly
Haughtily
Ambiguously
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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