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Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHODDILY
Impoverished
Dingily
Cheaply
Gloomily
Childishly
Cheaply
"Shoddy" work is work that is cheaply or poorly made. "Dingy" means gloomy and dark. "Childish" and "mature" are near antonyms, as are "wealthy" and "impoverished."
Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOCKINGLY
Scornfully
Vigorously
Robustly
Preciously
Perilously
Scornfully
To "mock" someone or something is to express scorn or contempt for that person or thing. "Robust" means strong, sturdy, or vigorous. "Precious" means valuable or beloved. "Perilous" means dangerous.
Example Question #473 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROBUSTLY
Incorruptibly
Healthily
Strongly
Sinfully
Talkatively
Strongly
"Robust" means sturdy, strong, vigorous, or energetic. "Healthy" and "sick" are antonyms, as are "incorruptible" and "sinful." "Talkative" and "taciturn" (quiet) are also antonyms.
Example Question #474 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HONESTLY
Comfortingly
Femininely
Incorruptibly
Soothingly
Egocentrically
Incorruptibly
To be "incorruptible" is to be "honest" and unable to be led astray by others. "Feminine" and "masculine" are antonyms, as are "egocentric" and "selfless." To "soothe" is to calm someone or alleviate his/her discomfort, which makes it a close synonym to the verb to comfort.
Example Question #475 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DASHINGLY
Condescendingly
Unattractively
Patronizingly
Stylishly
Clumsily
Stylishly
"Dashing" means lively, spirited, stylish, or attractive. It is a near antonym of "unattractive." "Clumsy" means awkward or uncoordinated. To "patronize" someone is to treat him or her condescendingly or look down on him or her.
Example Question #476 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUMBLY
Courageously
Highly
Plentifully
Uncommonly
Modestly
Modestly
To be "humble" is to be modest or have a low estimation of one's own value. "Highly" and "lowly" are antonyms, as are "commonly" and "uncommonly." "Courageous" means brave, and "plentiful" means bountiful or abundant.
Example Question #477 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPREHENSIVELY
Abundantly
Curiously
Mysteriously
Worriedly
Ordinarily
Worriedly
To be "apprehensive" about something is to be worried about or fearful of it. "Mysterious" means puzzling, baffling, or strange. Something that is "abundant" is plentiful or available in large quantities. "Curious" can mean strange or inquisitive, depending on the context. "Ordinarily" and "normally" are synonyms.
Example Question #771 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATIVELY
Adventurously
Thoughtfully
Generously
Sparsely
Spiritually
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 #478 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HURRIEDLY
Clearly
Suspiciously
Gullibly
Hastily
Deliberately
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 #773 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBEDIENTLY
Cheaply
Complainingly
Timidly
Compliantly
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.
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