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Example Question #468 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRODUCTIVELY
Finally
Fruitfully
Passively
Concurrently
Perilously
Fruitfully
To be "productive" is to be fruitful or bear many results. "Concurrent" means happening at the same time as another event; "final" means coming at the end. "Passively" and "actively" are antonyms. "Perilously" (dangerously) and "safely" are also antonyms.
Example Question #469 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANTLY
Triumphantly
Tidily
Haughtily
Bravely
Hastily
Haughtily
Someone "arrogant" is haughty, stuck up, or conceited. Something "hasty" is hurried, something "tidy" is neat and orderly, and something "triumphant" is victorious. "Brave" is a good synonym for "courageous."
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYSTERIOUSLY
Enigmatically
Glumly
Cleverly
Hauntingly
Wittily
Enigmatically
Another name for a "mystery" is an enigma. While "mysteries" may be "haunting" (emotional or eerie), the two words are not necessarily synonymous. "Cleverly" and "wittily" are synonyms. "Glum" means dejected or gloomy.
Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHODDILY
Gloomily
Cheaply
Dingily
Childishly
Impoverished
Cheaply
"Shoddy" work is work that is cheaply or poorly made. "Dingy" means gloomy and dark. "Childish" and "mature" are near antonyms, as are "wealthy" and "impoverished."
Example Question #741 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOCKINGLY
Vigorously
Robustly
Scornfully
Preciously
Perilously
Scornfully
To "mock" someone or something is to express scorn or contempt for that person or thing. "Robust" means strong, sturdy, or vigorous. "Precious" means valuable or beloved. "Perilous" means dangerous.
Example Question #742 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROBUSTLY
Sinfully
Incorruptibly
Strongly
Healthily
Talkatively
Strongly
"Robust" means sturdy, strong, vigorous, or energetic. "Healthy" and "sick" are antonyms, as are "incorruptible" and "sinful." "Talkative" and "taciturn" (quiet) are also antonyms.
Example Question #743 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HONESTLY
Soothingly
Egocentrically
Comfortingly
Femininely
Incorruptibly
Incorruptibly
To be "incorruptible" is to be "honest" and unable to be led astray by others. "Feminine" and "masculine" are antonyms, as are "egocentric" and "selfless." To "soothe" is to calm someone or alleviate his/her discomfort, which makes it a close synonym to the verb to comfort.
Example Question #744 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DASHINGLY
Clumsily
Patronizingly
Condescendingly
Unattractively
Stylishly
Stylishly
"Dashing" means lively, spirited, stylish, or attractive. It is a near antonym of "unattractive." "Clumsy" means awkward or uncoordinated. To "patronize" someone is to treat him or her condescendingly or look down on him or her.
Example Question #751 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUMBLY
Uncommonly
Courageously
Plentifully
Modestly
Highly
Modestly
To be "humble" is to be modest or have a low estimation of one's own value. "Highly" and "lowly" are antonyms, as are "commonly" and "uncommonly." "Courageous" means brave, and "plentiful" means bountiful or abundant.
Example Question #752 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPREHENSIVELY
Mysteriously
Worriedly
Abundantly
Curiously
Ordinarily
Worriedly
To be "apprehensive" about something is to be worried about or fearful of it. "Mysterious" means puzzling, baffling, or strange. Something that is "abundant" is plentiful or available in large quantities. "Curious" can mean strange or inquisitive, depending on the context. "Ordinarily" and "normally" are synonyms.
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