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Example Question #771 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATIVELY
Adventurously
Spiritually
Thoughtfully
Generously
Sparsely
Thoughtfully
To be "contemplative" is to be thoughtful or reflective. While some "spiritual" practices involve great contemplation, the two words are not actually synonyms. To be "generous" is to be kind or to offer more of something than is strictly necessary. Someone who is "adventurous" is daring, willing to take risks and try new things. "Sparse" means thin or lacking in abundance.
Example Question #772 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HURRIEDLY
Gullibly
Deliberately
Hastily
Clearly
Suspiciously
Hastily
"Hurried" means hasty, rushed, or too quick. "Deliberately," which means slowly or intentionally, is a near antonym. "Suspicious" means doubtful or distrustful, and "gullible" means too trusting. "Clear" and "murky" are antonyms.
Example Question #480 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBEDIENTLY
Timidly
Cheaply
Compliantly
Complainingly
Silently
Compliantly
To be "obedient" is to be compliant, to follow rules without complaint. "Complaining" is the act of protesting or whining about something. "Cheap" means inexpensive, and "silent" means lacking in noise. While "timidity" or "meekness" is sometimes a characteristic of obedient people, the two words are not synonyms.
Example Question #773 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMORALLY
Unlovingly
Sparsely
Dishonestly
Arrogantly
Attractively
Dishonestly
"Immoral" means lacking in ethics/morals and is a synonym for "dishonest." "Arrogant" means conceit or stuck up. "Lovingly" and "unlovingly" are antonyms, as are "attractively" and "unattractively." "Sparse" means thin or scanty and is an antonym of "abundant."
Example Question #774 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSUREDLY
Randomly
Dangerously
Lyrically
Sporadically
Definitely
Definitely
"Assuredly" and "definitely" are synonyms. "Sporadically" and "randomly" are synonyms that both means haphazardly. Something "lyrical" involves lyrics (the word is loosely used as a synonym for "poetic"). "Dangerous" means risky or perilous.
Example Question #775 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERIPHERALLY
Centrally
Internally
Externally
Commercially
Suspiciously
Externally
Something "peripheral" is on the external edge or outskirts. It's the opposite of "internally" and "centrally." To be "suspicious" is to distrust or doubt something. Describing something as "commercial" means that that thing is principally concerned with commerce or business, with making a monetary profit.
Example Question #776 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZESTFULLY
Eagerly
Fearfully
Drably
Heavily
Lividly
Eagerly
To have "zest" is to have eagerness or enthusiasm for something. "Livid" means furious, and "heavy" means weighty or dense. "Fearful" means afraid or frightened. "Drab" means dull or lacking in color.
Example Question #777 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOURLY
Angrily
Exclusively
Tartly
Inclusively
Sadly
Tartly
Something "sour" (either a food or a person's attitude) is tart or bitter. "Exclusively" and "inclusively" are antonyms. "Sad" means sorrowful. "Angry" means mad, annoyed, displeased.
Example Question #778 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMENABLY
Clumsily
Painfully
Pleasurably
Plentifully
Cooperatively
Cooperatively
If someone is "amenable," he or she is open, receptive, and cooperative. "Painful" and "pleasurable" are near antonyms. "Clumsy" means awkward or uncoordinated. "Plentiful" and "abundant" are synonyms.
Example Question #779 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLENTIFULLY
Abundantly
Punishingly
Overly
Painfully
Repentantly
Abundantly
"Plentiful" and "abundant" both mean existing in large quantities. "Repentant" means feeling regret, remorse, and sorrow. "Overly" and "insufficiently" are antonyms, as are "painfully" and "pleasurably." "Punishingly" means in a punishing or taxing manner.
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