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Example Question #406 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROFUSELY
Sneakily
Problematically
Joyfully
Eagerly
Plentifully
Plentifully
"Profusely" means abundantly, plentifully, or even lavishly. A synonym for "joyful" is jubilant, and a synonym for "eager" is enthusiastic. "Sneakily" means in a sly or deceitful manner. "Problematic" means containing or presenting problems.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMOTIONALLY
Rapidly
Irrationally
Unfeelingly
Passionately
Sickly
Passionately
"Emotional" can mean relating to emotions, but it can also mean ardent, passionate, moving, or touching. It does not necessarily mean irrational. "Rapidly" means quickly, and "irrational" means not governed by reason or rationality. "Sickly" and "unhealthy" are synonyms of each other, as are "unfeeling" and "unsympathetic."
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAVENOUSLY
Scornfully
Hungrily
Worshipfully
Richly
Choosily
Hungrily
"Ravenous" means hungry, starving, or famished. "Choosy" and "picky" are synonyms. "Scornfully" means full of contempt or scorn, and "worshipfully" means in a reverent manner. "Richly" can mean opulently or affluently.
Example Question #411 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIDILY
Neatly
Cleverly
Microscopically
Confusedly
Officially
Neatly
Something that is "tidy" is neat, orderly, and organized. "Confusedly" means in a confused manner; "officially" means in a formal and often public manner. "Microscopic" means very tiny, and "clever" means bright, sharp, intelligent.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUSLY
Angrily
Abnormally
Dutifully
Triumphantly
Woefully
Angrily
"Furious" means angry. "Woeful" means tragic or miserable. "Abnormal" means unusual or out of the ordinary. "Dutiful" means performing required tasks and obligations, and "triumphant" means victorious.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLORFULLY
Translucently
Greenly
Vibrantly
Shallowly
Lucidly
Vibrantly
"Colorful" can mean bright, vibrant, lively, or exciting. Something "translucent" allows light to pass through it, and something "lucid" is clear and comprehensible. "Shallowly" is an antonym of deeply.
Example Question #681 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to this word:
Wretchedly
religiously
dearly
carefully
miserably
mechanically
miserably
To be wretched is to be miserable, unfortunate, or even despairing. To be religious is to follow a religion (people) or be related to a religion (things). Mechanically means in the manner of a machine, and carefully means cautiously. Dearly and very much are synonyms.
Example Question #682 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HASTILY
Sloppily
Mostly
Longingly
Entirely
Hurriedly
Hurriedly
"Hasty" means too quick, urgent, rushed, or hurried. "Sloppy" and "careless" and "haphazard" are all synonyms, and "entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms. "Mostly" and "mainly" are also synonyms. "Longing" means yearning for or craving a person, place, or thing.
Example Question #691 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MINUTELY
Microscopically
Freely
Optimistically
Obsessively
Quickly
Microscopically
Used as an adjective, "minute" means very small in size or importance. "Quickly" and "rapidly" are synonyms. "Optimistic" means inclined to view things positively or favorably, and "freely" means without restraint. "Obsessive" means all-consuming and can be similar in meaning to compulsive.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WARILY
Tediously
Treacherously
Cautiously
Successfully
Belligerently
Cautiously
"Wary" means cautious and carefully. "Tedious" means monotonous, "belligerent" means aggressive, and "treacherous" means traitorous or dangerous. Someone who is successful achieves his/her goals well.
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