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Example Question #711 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIUMPHANTLY
Thoughtfully
Shyly
Extremely
Inappropriately
Solidly
Thoughtfully
To be "triumphant" is to be victorious. "Extremely" and "minimally" are near antonyms, as are "shyly" and "boldly," and "inappropriately" and "appropriately." In addition to being a state of matter, "solid" can be used to describe something based on sound logic and reasoning.
Example Question #712 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STORMILY
Viciously
Fondly
Faithfully
Steadily
Tempestuously
Tempestuously
A "tempest" is another word for a storm, so stormily and tempestuously are synonyms. "Faithfully" and "loyally" are synonyms. "Fondly" and "affectionately" are synonyms. "Vicious" means deliberately cruel or hurtful. "Steady" means stable and reliable.
Example Question #713 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERRILY
Nuptually
Cheerfully
Intensely
Fondly
Tersely
Cheerfully
"Merrily" means cheerfully/in a lively or lighthearted manner. "Nuptual" refers to weddings and marriage. "Fondly" means affectionately. "Tersely" means briefly or concisely and refers usually to speech. "Intensely" and "extremely" are near synonyms.
Example Question #714 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUALLY
Artificially
Temptingly
Predominantly
Urgently
Dimly
Artificially
"Virtual" can mean either artificial and simulated (as in the world of technology) or almost and practically. Something "urgent" requires immediate attention, and something "dim" is poorly lit or unintelligent, depending on context. "Predominantly" and "mainly" are synonyms. Something "tempting" is appealing or attractive despite being wrong or ill advised.
Example Question #715 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOASTFULLY
Swaggeringly
Boringly
Violently
Frequently
Tensely
Swaggeringly
A "boastful" person is someone who tends to brag, swagger, and generally think too highly of himself/herself. Something "boring" is dull and uninteresting, and something "frequent" happens often. "Violently" and "peacefully" are antonyms. "Tense" and "taut" are synonyms.
Example Question #716 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SMUGLY
Conceitedly
Cozily
Unnaturally
Tidily
Warmly
Conceitedly
Someone who is "smug" is conceited, self-satisfied, and overly pleased with himself/herself. "Tidy" means neat and organized. "Unnatural" is an antonym of "natural," and "warm" is an antonym of "cool." "Cozy" means snug and comfortable.
Example Question #717 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTRAVAGANTLY
Argumentatively
Luckily
Richly
Excessively
Suggestively
Excessively
"Extravagant" means excessive, exorbitant, or extremely lavish. "Richly" and "poorly" are antonyms, as are "luckily" and "unluckily." "Argumentatively" and "cooperatively" are also antonyms. "Suggestive" and "evocative" are synonyms.
Example Question #718 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATEFULLY
Thankfully
Sickly
Gravely
Correctly
Freely
Thankfully
To be "grateful" is to be thankful. "Gravely" means seriously, "freely" means in an unrestrained manner, and "sickly" means unhealthily. "Correct" and "incorrect" are antonyms.
Example Question #719 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURTIVELY
Secretively
Seriously
Reassuringly
Keenly
Hardly
Secretively
"Furtive" means sly, shift, or secretive. Something "reassuring" is designed to remove doubts and fears. "Hardly" is a synonym for barely, and "keenly" is a synonym for sharply, acutely, or piercingly. "Seriously" means solemnly or gravely.
Example Question #720 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Heavily
Eventually
Joyfully
Kindly
Woefully
Joyfully
"Exuberant" means excited, joyful, or energetic. "Kind" means warmhearted or gentle. "Eventually" means in the end, or in time. "Heavily" and "lightly" are antonyms. "Woefully" means sadly, tragically, or even miserably.
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