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Example Question #791 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINCTLY
Distinguishably
Expensively
Entirely
Importantly
Minimally
Distinguishably
Something "distinct" is well defined or distinguishable from other things. "Entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms, as are "minimal" and "negligible." "Expensive" means costly. "Important" means significant.
Example Question #792 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIVIDLY
Furiously
Rapidly
Quietly
Adventurously
Cautiously
Furiously
To be "livid" is to be furious or enraged. "Quiet" and "noisy" are antonyms, as are "adventurous" and "cautious." "Rapid" means quick or fast.
Example Question #793 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUALLY
Lately
Religiously
Tardily
Promptly
Financially
Promptly
Something "punctual" is prompt or on time. This is an antonym of "tardy," which means late. "Lately," on the other hand, means recently. "Financial" describes things related to money, and "religiously" describes things related to religion.
Example Question #794 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THANKFULLY
Voraciously
Falsely
Bravely
Gratefully
Hungrily
Gratefully
To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #795 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWIFTLY
Mysteriously
Enigmatically
Victoriously
Minutely
Rapidly
Rapidly
To be "swift" is to be quick or rapid. An "enigma" is the same thing as a mystery, something unsolved or impossible to explain. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Minute" means tiny, microscopic.
Example Question #796 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTENTIONALLY
Searchingly
Aggressively
Loathingly
Deliberately
Bothersomely
Deliberately
Something "intentional" is deliberate or planned. Something "bothersome" is an annoyance or irritation. To "loathe" something is to hate or despise it, and to "search" for something is to look for or seek it. To be "aggressive" is to be pushy, forceful, hostile, or antagonistic.
Example Question #797 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVOTEDLY
Religiously
Loyally
Enviously
Faithlessly
Treacherously
Loyally
To be "devoted" to something is to be loyal or faithful. This is the opposite of both "faithless" and "treacherous." To be "envious" is to be jealous, and to be "sympathetic" is to feel empathy for someone else's situation. While religion often involves faith and devotion, "religious" is not necessarily a synonym for "devoted."
Example Question #798 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VICIOUSLY
Vindictively
Considerately
Thoughtfully
Cruelly
Melodiously
Cruelly
To be "vicious" is to be cruel or violent. To be "thoughtful" is to be considerate. Something "melodious" is harmonious or pleasant sounding. To be "vindictive" is to seek revenge, and while "vindictive" people may be "vicious," the two are not necessarily synonyms.
Example Question #799 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUTIFULLY
Cautiously
Responsibly
Grievously
Imperatively
Furiously
Responsibly
To be "dutiful" is to be responsible and fulfill one's obligations. To be "cautious" is to be careful or watchful. To be "furious" is to be enraged or very angry, and to be "imperative" is to be very important. "Grievously" means very seriously.
Example Question #800 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRAZILY
Zanily
Epically
Wittily
Seductively
Faithfully
Zanily
Something "crazy" is zany or unusual. "Epically" means in the manner of something epic. Something "witty" is clever, and something "seductive" is attractive. To be "faithful" is to be loyal or devoted.
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