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Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICALLY
Dutifully
Miserably
Ostensibly
Harmfully
Happily
Harmfully
"Inimical" means harmful and damaging. "Miserable" and "happy" are antonyms. "Dutiful" means dedicated and responsible. "Ostensible" means apparent or supposed.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUSLY
Affably
Vigorously
Insatiably
Tiredly
Rashly
Insatiably
"Voracious" and "insatiable" are both synonyms for very hungry. "Vigorous" means energetic or strong and robust. "Affable" means amiable and cheerful. "Rash" means reckless and hasty.
Example Question #827 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETRIMENTAL
Inimically
Dubiously
Deceptively
Pleasantly
Turbulently
Inimically
Both "detrimental" and "inimical" mean harmful. "Pleasant" means agreeable and pleasing; "dubious" means doubtful. "Deceptive" and "deceitful" are synonyms. "Turbulent" means stormy.
Example Question #828 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVIDLY
Apathetically
Lethargically
Furiously
Ardently
Equivocally
Ardently
"Fervid" means ardent, fervent, and passionate. This is an antonym of "apathetic." "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish, and "furious" means very angry. "Equivocal" means ambiguous and unclear.
Example Question #1581 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENTLY
Infamously
Illustriously
Notoriously
Treacherously
Jubilantly
Illustriously
"Eminent" and "illustrious" both mean distinguished and well known, well respected. "Infamy" and "notoriety" also both connote fame, but for bad and nefarious reasons. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "jubilant" means exultant, overjoyed.
Example Question #1582 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Worriedly
Apprehensively
Glumly
Inscrutably
Ebulliently
Ebulliently
"Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms that mean joyful, energetic, and cheerful. This is an antonym of "glum." "Worriedly" and "apprehensively" are synonyms, as are "inscrutable" and "inexplicable."
Example Question #1583 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXORBITANTLY
Garrulously
Largely
Excessively
Gorgeously
Gregariously
Excessively
"Exorbitant" means excessive or prohibitively high. "Gorgeous" means very beautiful, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Gregarious" describes someone who is outgoing, while "garrulous" describes someone who is talkative.
Example Question #1584 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENACIOUSLY
Avidly
Frankly
Imperfectly
Persistently
Listlessly
Persistently
Someone "tenacious" is persistent and determined, dogged. "Avid" means keen and eager. "Frank" means forthright and candid. "Listless" means tired and lacking energy. "Perfect" and "imperfect" are antonyms.
Example Question #1585 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENELY
Placidly
Discerningly
Respectfully
Offensively
Insightfully
Placidly
"Serene" means calm and placid. "Offensive" means insulting and disrespectful, which is an antonym of "respectful." "Discerning" means perceptive or having good judgment. "Insightful" and "intuitive" are synonyms.
Example Question #1586 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMBUNCTIOUSLY
Assiduously
Obstreperously
Sweetly
Diligently
Aptly
Obstreperously
"Rambunctious" means both boisterous and obstreperous. "Sweet" can mean sugary or pleasing, depending on the context. "Apt" means appropriate or suitable. "Assiduous" and "diligent" both mean hardworking.
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