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Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PURPORTEDLY
Lovingly
Wrongly
Hatefully
Supposedly
Suspiciously
Supposedly
"Purportedly" and "supposedly" are synonyms. To be "suspicious" of something is to distrust it. "Correctly" and "wrongly" are antonyms, as are "lovingly" and "hatefully."
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRAPHICALLY
Vividly
Blindly
Critically
Deafeningly
Obsoletely
Vividly
Both "graphic" and "vivid" describe something that has clear, evocative details. "Critically" can mean judgmentally or importantly, and "deafeningly" means very loudly. Something "obsolete" is out of date, and something "blind" is unseeing.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CURIOUSLY
Inquisitively
Communally
Individually
Largely
Principally
Inquisitively
Both "curious" and "inquisitive" describe someone who is interested in learning new things. "Largely" and "principally" both mean mostly, for the most part. "Communally" means in a manner shared by the members of a community, and "individually" is a good antonym for that concept.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEAFENINGLY
Gladly
Cruelly
Loudly
Queerly
Forgetfully
Loudly
"Deafeningly" and "loudly" are synonyms. "Cruelly" and "viciously" are synonyms. "Gladly" can mean willingly or happily, and "queerly" can mean strangely. To be "forgetful" means to not remember things in general.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFAMOUSLY
Blatantly
Notoriously
Generously
Heroically
Munificently
Notoriously
To be "infamous" or "notorious" means to be well known for a bad reason. "Blatantly" means obviously or unsubtly, and "heroically" means in the manner of a hero or heroine. "Generously" and "munificently" are synonyms.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELABORATELY
Daringly
Quantitatively
Complexly
Numerically
Algebraically
Complexly
Something "elaborate" is complex or complicated. "Daringly" means boldly. "Algebraically," "numerically," and "quantitatively" are all math terms.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOSILY
Pryingly
Autumnally
Loudly
Shamefully
Vernally
Pryingly
To be "nosy" or "prying" is to be too inquisitive about other people's business. "Shameful" means bad and causing shame. "Vernal" means related to spring, and "autumnal" means related to fall. "Loudly" means noisily, not "nosily;" be careful of the spelling difference.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FISCALLY
Transparently
Aquatically
Financially
Irresponsibly
Opaquely
Financially
"Fiscally" and "financially" are both adverbs describing money. "Aquatically" refers to sea life, "opaquely" is the opposite of "transparently," and "irresponsibly" is the opposite of "responsibly."
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDUCTIVELY
Repulsively
Vigorously
Enthusiastically
Attractive
Repellently
Attractive
Something "seductive" is attractive and alluring. This is the opposite of "repulsively" and "repellently." "Vigorously" means with energy and strength, and "enthusiastically" means eagerly.
Example Question #451 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FASHIONABLY
Greedily
Painfully
Stylishly
Selflessly
Silkily
Stylishly
"Fashionable" and "stylish" both mean up to date or in vogue. "Greedily" and "selflessly" are antonyms. "Painfully" and "painlessly" are antonyms. "Silkily" means softly or smoothly.
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