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Example Question #711 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARDLY
Credibly
Dangerously
Randomly
Gullibly
Sternly
Randomly
"Haphazard" means random, disorganized, or chaotic. "Credibly" means believably, and "gullibly" means overly willing to believe something. "Sternly" means firmly or strictly.
Example Question #712 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VINDICTIVELY
Vengefully
Kookily
Vacantly
Stingily
Effectively
Vengefully
"Vindictive" means vengeful or revengeful. "Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonyms, and "vacantly" means emptily. "Repeatedly" means occurring over and over again. "Stingy" means miserly, and "kookily" and "zanily" are synonyms.
Example Question #713 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIEVOUSLY
Ruddily
Outrageously
Seriously
Startlingly
Uncommonly
Seriously
"Grievously" means seriously, as in, "he was grievously wounded by the wild boar." "Ruddy" means red, "outrageous" means shockingly bad, and "startling" means surprising. "Uncommonly" and "unusually" are synonyms, but "uncommonly" can also mean remarkably.
Example Question #714 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOBLY
Furtively
Chivalrously
Musically
Sneakily
Originally
Chivalrously
"Chivalrous" and "noble" can both mean gallant, honorable, and virtuous. To be "sneaky" or to be "furtive" is to be sly and deceptive. "Originally" can mean in the the first place, initially.
Example Question #715 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCEPTIONALLY
Commonly
Subtly
Futilely
Judiciously
Outstandingly
Outstandingly
Something "exceptional" can be unusual or uncommon, but the word can also mean excellent and outstanding. "Commonly" and "exceptionally" are antonyms. Someone "judicious" shows good judgment, and something "futile" is pointless, fruitless. "Subtle" means so faint as to be barely perceptible.
Example Question #716 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCORNFULLY
Mournfully
Contemptuously
Knowingly
Objectively
Rationally
Contemptuously
"Scorn" and "contempt" both describe hatred for someone or something (often something that's perceived to be worthless). "Objectively" and "subjectively" are synonyms, as are "rationally" and "irrationally." "Knowingly" can mean deliberately or it can mean in a manner that indicates secret knowledge and understanding. "Mournfully" means sadly.
Example Question #717 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNSETTLINGLY
Worryingly
Swiftly
Eagerly
Annoyingly
Squalidly
Worryingly
Something "unsettling" is upsetting, disturbing, or worrying. "Eagerly" means enthusiastically, and "squalid" means very dirty. "Annoyingly" and "irritatingly" are synonyms. "Swiftly" means rapidly.
Example Question #718 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HANDSOMELY
Beautifully
Superbly
Gloriously
Amply
Vigilantly
Amply
While "handsome" often means physically attractive, it is not the same as "beautiful." "Handsomely" has the additional meaning of amply or liberally, as in, “The woman was paid handsomely for her work.” "Glorious," "superb," and "wonderful" are synonyms, and "vigilantly" means watchfully.
Example Question #719 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BODILY
Mentally
Inquisitively
Epically
Physiologically
Graphically
Physiologically
"Physiology" is the study of living organisms and their bodies. "Graphically" means vividly (often too much so), and "inquisitively" means curiously. "Epically" means of epic, grand, or monumental proportions.
Example Question #720 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIOLENTLY
Peacefully
Qualitatively
Vibrantly
Aggressively
Unexpectedly
Aggressively
"Violence" and "aggression" both involve the inappropriate use of excessive physical force and are antonyms of peacefully. "Vibrant" can mean bright and vivid or full of energy and life. "Unexpectedly" and "expectedly" are antonyms, as are "qualitatively" and "quantitatively."
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