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Example Question #1571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Overtly
Selfishly
Evasively
Subtly
Disreputably
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #1572 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Merrily
Gloomily
Bashfully
Glumly
Jubilantly
Merrily
"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."
Example Question #1573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Fearfully
Immoderately
Excessively
Elusively
Evocatively
Evocatively
Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."
Example Question #1574 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Tastefully
Prudishly
Spotlessly
Fortunately
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).
Example Question #1575 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Cheerfully
Damply
Energetically
Wretchedly
Astutely
Cheerfully
"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.
Example Question #1576 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Tempestuously
Unimportantly
Plausibly
Intriguingly
Arrogantly
Unimportantly
Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Trivially
Significantly
Monetarily
Darkly
Urgently
Trivially
Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Frivolously
Generously
Loquaciously
Maliciously
Cautiously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Sickly
Prudently
Imminently
Ravenously
Persistently
Persistently
"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Loquaciously
Wittily
Cleverly
Crucially
Intolerably
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
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