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Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUALLY
Tardily
Lately
Financially
Promptly
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 #102 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THANKFULLY
Voraciously
Hungrily
Gratefully
Falsely
Bravely
Gratefully
To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWIFTLY
Rapidly
Enigmatically
Mysteriously
Minutely
Victoriously
Rapidly
To be "swift" is to be quick or rapid. An "enigma" is the same thing as a mystery, something unsolved or impossible to explain. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Minute" means tiny, microscopic.
Example Question #104 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTENTIONALLY
Searchingly
Deliberately
Aggressively
Loathingly
Bothersomely
Deliberately
Something "intentional" is deliberate or planned. Something "bothersome" is an annoyance or irritation. To "loathe" something is to hate or despise it, and to "search" for something is to look for or seek it. To be "aggressive" is to be pushy, forceful, hostile, or antagonistic.
Example Question #105 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVOTEDLY
Faithlessly
Loyally
Treacherously
Enviously
Religiously
Loyally
To be "devoted" to something is to be loyal or faithful. This is the opposite of both "faithless" and "treacherous." To be "envious" is to be jealous, and to be "sympathetic" is to feel empathy for someone else's situation. While religion often involves faith and devotion, "religious" is not necessarily a synonym for "devoted."
Example Question #106 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VICIOUSLY
Vindictively
Thoughtfully
Melodiously
Considerately
Cruelly
Cruelly
To be "vicious" is to be cruel or violent. To be "thoughtful" is to be considerate. Something "melodious" is harmonious or pleasant sounding. To be "vindictive" is to seek revenge, and while "vindictive" people may be "vicious," the two are not necessarily synonyms.
Example Question #107 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUTIFULLY
Cautiously
Grievously
Furiously
Imperatively
Responsibly
Responsibly
To be "dutiful" is to be responsible and fulfill one's obligations. To be "cautious" is to be careful or watchful. To be "furious" is to be enraged or very angry, and to be "imperative" is to be very important. "Grievously" means very seriously.
Example Question #108 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRAZILY
Faithfully
Zanily
Seductively
Wittily
Epically
Zanily
Something "crazy" is zany or unusual. "Epically" means in the manner of something epic. Something "witty" is clever, and something "seductive" is attractive. To be "faithful" is to be loyal or devoted.
Example Question #109 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUBILANTLY
Sorrowfully
Mournfully
Suspiciously
Joyfully
Luxuriously
Joyfully
To be "jubilant" is to be joyful, exuberant, and celebratory. This is the opposite of being "mournful" or "sorrowful." "Suspicious" means doubtful or untrustworthy. "Luxurious" means comfortable, elegant, or expensive.
Example Question #110 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEAVILY
Weightily
Tastefully
Gaudily
Lightly
Clumsily
Weightily
Something "heavy" is weighty or dense, the opposite of light. Something "clumsy" is awkward or physically uncoordinated. "Gaudy" means extravagant or showy, usually in a tasteless way. This is the opposite of "tastefully," which means with good taste.
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