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Example Question #683 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUSLY
Angrily
Dutifully
Abnormally
Triumphantly
Woefully
Angrily
"Furious" means angry. "Woeful" means tragic or miserable. "Abnormal" means unusual or out of the ordinary. "Dutiful" means performing required tasks and obligations, and "triumphant" means victorious.
Example Question #684 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLORFULLY
Greenly
Vibrantly
Lucidly
Shallowly
Translucently
Vibrantly
"Colorful" can mean bright, vibrant, lively, or exciting. Something "translucent" allows light to pass through it, and something "lucid" is clear and comprehensible. "Shallowly" is an antonym of deeply.
Example Question #685 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to this word:
Wretchedly
religiously
mechanically
dearly
carefully
miserably
miserably
To be wretched is to be miserable, unfortunate, or even despairing. To be religious is to follow a religion (people) or be related to a religion (things). Mechanically means in the manner of a machine, and carefully means cautiously. Dearly and very much are synonyms.
Example Question #686 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HASTILY
Entirely
Sloppily
Longingly
Hurriedly
Mostly
Hurriedly
"Hasty" means too quick, urgent, rushed, or hurried. "Sloppy" and "careless" and "haphazard" are all synonyms, and "entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms. "Mostly" and "mainly" are also synonyms. "Longing" means yearning for or craving a person, place, or thing.
Example Question #691 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MINUTELY
Microscopically
Optimistically
Obsessively
Quickly
Freely
Microscopically
Used as an adjective, "minute" means very small in size or importance. "Quickly" and "rapidly" are synonyms. "Optimistic" means inclined to view things positively or favorably, and "freely" means without restraint. "Obsessive" means all-consuming and can be similar in meaning to compulsive.
Example Question #692 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WARILY
Cautiously
Treacherously
Belligerently
Successfully
Tediously
Cautiously
"Wary" means cautious and carefully. "Tedious" means monotonous, "belligerent" means aggressive, and "treacherous" means traitorous or dangerous. Someone who is successful achieves his/her goals well.
Example Question #693 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIUMPHANTLY
Extremely
Solidly
Shyly
Thoughtfully
Inappropriately
Thoughtfully
To be "triumphant" is to be victorious. "Extremely" and "minimally" are near antonyms, as are "shyly" and "boldly," and "inappropriately" and "appropriately." In addition to being a state of matter, "solid" can be used to describe something based on sound logic and reasoning.
Example Question #694 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STORMILY
Tempestuously
Faithfully
Viciously
Steadily
Fondly
Tempestuously
A "tempest" is another word for a storm, so stormily and tempestuously are synonyms. "Faithfully" and "loyally" are synonyms. "Fondly" and "affectionately" are synonyms. "Vicious" means deliberately cruel or hurtful. "Steady" means stable and reliable.
Example Question #695 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERRILY
Nuptually
Tersely
Fondly
Intensely
Cheerfully
Cheerfully
"Merrily" means cheerfully/in a lively or lighthearted manner. "Nuptual" refers to weddings and marriage. "Fondly" means affectionately. "Tersely" means briefly or concisely and refers usually to speech. "Intensely" and "extremely" are near synonyms.
Example Question #696 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUALLY
Temptingly
Dimly
Predominantly
Artificially
Urgently
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.
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