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Example Question #727 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRAPHICALLY
Deafeningly
Critically
Blindly
Vividly
Obsoletely
Vividly
Both "graphic" and "vivid" describe something that has clear, evocative details. "Critically" can mean judgmentally or importantly, and "deafeningly" means very loudly. Something "obsolete" is out of date, and something "blind" is unseeing.
Example Question #728 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CURIOUSLY
Individually
Largely
Communally
Principally
Inquisitively
Inquisitively
Both "curious" and "inquisitive" describe someone who is interested in learning new things. "Largely" and "principally" both mean mostly, for the most part. "Communally" means in a manner shared by the members of a community, and "individually" is a good antonym for that concept.
Example Question #729 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEAFENINGLY
Queerly
Forgetfully
Gladly
Loudly
Cruelly
Loudly
"Deafeningly" and "loudly" are synonyms. "Cruelly" and "viciously" are synonyms. "Gladly" can mean willingly or happily, and "queerly" can mean strangely. To be "forgetful" means to not remember things in general.
Example Question #730 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFAMOUSLY
Blatantly
Generously
Heroically
Munificently
Notoriously
Notoriously
To be "infamous" or "notorious" means to be well known for a bad reason. "Blatantly" means obviously or unsubtly, and "heroically" means in the manner of a hero or heroine. "Generously" and "munificently" are synonyms.
Example Question #731 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELABORATELY
Numerically
Daringly
Quantitatively
Algebraically
Complexly
Complexly
Something "elaborate" is complex or complicated. "Daringly" means boldly. "Algebraically," "numerically," and "quantitatively" are all math terms.
Example Question #732 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOSILY
Loudly
Vernally
Shamefully
Autumnally
Pryingly
Pryingly
To be "nosy" or "prying" is to be too inquisitive about other people's business. "Shameful" means bad and causing shame. "Vernal" means related to spring, and "autumnal" means related to fall. "Loudly" means noisily, not "nosily;" be careful of the spelling difference.
Example Question #733 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FISCALLY
Irresponsibly
Aquatically
Financially
Opaquely
Transparently
Financially
"Fiscally" and "financially" are both adverbs describing money. "Aquatically" refers to sea life, "opaquely" is the opposite of "transparently," and "irresponsibly" is the opposite of "responsibly."
Example Question #734 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDUCTIVELY
Enthusiastically
Repellently
Repulsively
Attractive
Vigorously
Attractive
Something "seductive" is attractive and alluring. This is the opposite of "repulsively" and "repellently." "Vigorously" means with energy and strength, and "enthusiastically" means eagerly.
Example Question #735 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FASHIONABLY
Silkily
Selflessly
Painfully
Stylishly
Greedily
Stylishly
"Fashionable" and "stylish" both mean up to date or in vogue. "Greedily" and "selflessly" are antonyms. "Painfully" and "painlessly" are antonyms. "Silkily" means softly or smoothly.
Example Question #736 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBITRARILY
Judgmentally
Intelligently
Meteorologically
Vacuously
Randomly
Randomly
"Arbitrary" means chosen at random and not by a rule or system. "Intelligently" is the antonym of "vacuously," which means stupidly or vapidly. "Meteorologically" describes the study of weather.
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