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Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAVENOUSLY
Richly
Worshipfully
Scornfully
Choosily
Hungrily
Hungrily
"Ravenous" means hungry, starving, or famished. "Choosy" and "picky" are synonyms. "Scornfully" means full of contempt or scorn, and "worshipfully" means in a reverent manner. "Richly" can mean opulently or affluently.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIDILY
Confusedly
Officially
Microscopically
Cleverly
Neatly
Neatly
Something that is "tidy" is neat, orderly, and organized. "Confusedly" means in a confused manner; "officially" means in a formal and often public manner. "Microscopic" means very tiny, and "clever" means bright, sharp, intelligent.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUSLY
Triumphantly
Dutifully
Angrily
Abnormally
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 #14 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLORFULLY
Translucently
Greenly
Vibrantly
Lucidly
Shallowly
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 #15 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to this word:
Wretchedly
carefully
religiously
dearly
miserably
mechanically
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 #16 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HASTILY
Longingly
Mostly
Sloppily
Hurriedly
Entirely
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 #17 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MINUTELY
Microscopically
Quickly
Obsessively
Optimistically
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 #18 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WARILY
Tediously
Cautiously
Successfully
Treacherously
Belligerently
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 #19 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIUMPHANTLY
Inappropriately
Solidly
Extremely
Thoughtfully
Shyly
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 #20 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STORMILY
Tempestuously
Fondly
Faithfully
Steadily
Viciously
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.
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