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Example Question #714 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUALLY
Dimly
Predominantly
Artificially
Urgently
Temptingly
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
Tensely
Frequently
Boringly
Violently
Swaggeringly
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
Tidily
Conceitedly
Cozily
Unnaturally
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
Luckily
Richly
Suggestively
Excessively
Argumentatively
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
Gravely
Sickly
Freely
Thankfully
Correctly
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
Hardly
Keenly
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
Joyfully
Kindly
Heavily
Eventually
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.
Example Question #701 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATICALLY
Thankfully
Uselessly
Initially
Foolishly
Practically
Practically
"Pragmatic" means sensible, realistic, and practical. "Initially" means in the beginning. "Thankfully" means gratefully. "Foolish" means silly and stupid. "Uselessly" means not serving any purpose.
Example Question #702 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MORALLY
Overconfidently
Innocently
Morbidly
Ethically
Below
Ethically
"Ethical" and "moral" are synonyms that indicate concern for right and wrong, good and bad. "Morbid," "ghoulish," and "gruesome" are synonyms. "Below" is an adverb meaning beneath or under, and "innocently" is the opposite of guiltily. "Overconfident" means what it looks like: having too much confidence.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIMILY
Queerly
Hugely
Saltily
Dirtily
Obliquely
Dirtily
"Grimy," "dirty," and "filthy" are all synonyms. "Salty" means seasoned with salt or (when describing humor) witty. "Hugely" means enormously, "queerly" means oddly or strangely, and "obliquely" means indirectly.
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