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Example Question #767 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRIGUINGLY
Interestingly
Unethically
Idly
Tenderly
Suddenly
Interestingly
Something "intriguing" is interesting, curious, or fascinating. "Sudden" means abrupt or unexpected. "Unethical" means immoral. "Tender" means loving or gentle. "Idle" means inactive or unused.
Example Question #768 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENACINGLY
Chronically
Threateningly
Generously
Magnanimously
Maliciously
Threateningly
Something "menacing" is threatening or frightening. "Malicious" means spiteful, and "chronic" means persistent or constant. "Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms.
Example Question #769 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VACANTLY
Boastfully
Skeptically
Emptily
Criminally
Poorly
Emptily
"Vacant" means empty, blank, or unoccupied. "Poor" and "rich" are antonyms, as are "criminal" and "lawful." "Skeptical" means doubtful or unconvinced. To be "boastful" is to brag excessively.
Example Question #770 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
KEENLY
Loudly
Hauntingly
Sharply
Zealously
Bitterly
Sharply
"Keen" means sharp or eager, depending on the context. "Zealous" means fervent or fanatical. "Loud" and "quiet" are antonyms, as are "bitter" and "sweet." "Haunting" means moving, touching, or evocative.
Example Question #771 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMODERATELY
Excessively
Humbly
Cluelessly
Fashionably
Modestly
Excessively
An "excessive" amount is too much, an "immoderate" amount. "Humble" means modest, and "fashionable" means stylish. "Clueless" means totally lacking in understanding and in comprehension.
Example Question #772 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLURRILY
Merrily
Unclearly
Tepidly
Drunkenly
Cheerfully
Unclearly
"Blurry" means unclear, indistinct, dim, or hazy. "Tepid" means lukewarm. "Drunken" means inebriated or intoxicated. "Merry" means lively and cheerful.
Example Question #773 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINCTLY
Minimally
Expensively
Distinguishably
Entirely
Importantly
Distinguishably
Something "distinct" is well defined or distinguishable from other things. "Entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms, as are "minimal" and "negligible." "Expensive" means costly. "Important" means significant.
Example Question #774 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIVIDLY
Cautiously
Furiously
Quietly
Adventurously
Rapidly
Furiously
To be "livid" is to be furious or enraged. "Quiet" and "noisy" are antonyms, as are "adventurous" and "cautious." "Rapid" means quick or fast.
Example Question #791 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUALLY
Promptly
Tardily
Lately
Financially
Religiously
Promptly
Something "punctual" is prompt or on time. This is an antonym of "tardy," which means late. "Lately," on the other hand, means recently. "Financial" describes things related to money, and "religiously" describes things related to religion.
Example Question #792 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THANKFULLY
Gratefully
Bravely
Falsely
Hungrily
Voraciously
Gratefully
To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
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