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Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOCKINGLY
Vigorously
Preciously
Scornfully
Perilously
Robustly
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 #74 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROBUSTLY
Strongly
Incorruptibly
Healthily
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 #75 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HONESTLY
Comfortingly
Soothingly
Incorruptibly
Egocentrically
Femininely
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 #76 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DASHINGLY
Clumsily
Stylishly
Unattractively
Patronizingly
Condescendingly
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 #77 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUMBLY
Highly
Modestly
Courageously
Uncommonly
Plentifully
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 #78 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPREHENSIVELY
Ordinarily
Curiously
Worriedly
Abundantly
Mysteriously
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 #79 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATIVELY
Adventurously
Generously
Thoughtfully
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 #80 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HURRIEDLY
Deliberately
Gullibly
Clearly
Hastily
Suspiciously
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 #81 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBEDIENTLY
Timidly
Complainingly
Compliantly
Cheaply
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.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMORALLY
Dishonestly
Attractively
Unlovingly
Sparsely
Arrogantly
Dishonestly
"Immoral" means lacking in ethics/morals and is a synonym for "dishonest." "Arrogant" means conceit or stuck up. "Lovingly" and "unlovingly" are antonyms, as are "attractively" and "unattractively." "Sparse" means thin or scanty and is an antonym of "abundant."
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