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Example Question #741 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DRABLY
Brightly
Dully
Pessimistically
Cheerily
Greenly
Dully
"Drab" means dull or colorless and is an antonym of "bright." "Cheery" means optimistic or happy and is an antonym of "pessimistic." Because "green" is a specific color, it's obviously not a good fit for a word that means "colorless."
Example Question #742 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERATIVELY
Gigantically
Lovingly
Minutely
Importantly
Royally
Importantly
Something "imperative" is very important or essential. Something "minute" is tiny; something "gigantic" is huge. "Royal" and "imperious" are both words related to ruling, so it would be easy to confuse "imperious" (commanding, arrogant) with imperative. "Lovingly" and "tenderly" are synonyms.
Example Question #743 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRODUCTIVELY
Fruitfully
Perilously
Concurrently
Finally
Passively
Fruitfully
To be "productive" is to be fruitful or bear many results. "Concurrent" means happening at the same time as another event; "final" means coming at the end. "Passively" and "actively" are antonyms. "Perilously" (dangerously) and "safely" are also antonyms.
Example Question #744 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANTLY
Hastily
Triumphantly
Bravely
Haughtily
Tidily
Haughtily
Someone "arrogant" is haughty, stuck up, or conceited. Something "hasty" is hurried, something "tidy" is neat and orderly, and something "triumphant" is victorious. "Brave" is a good synonym for "courageous."
Example Question #745 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYSTERIOUSLY
Enigmatically
Cleverly
Hauntingly
Wittily
Glumly
Enigmatically
Another name for a "mystery" is an enigma. While "mysteries" may be "haunting" (emotional or eerie), the two words are not necessarily synonymous. "Cleverly" and "wittily" are synonyms. "Glum" means dejected or gloomy.
Example Question #746 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHODDILY
Dingily
Impoverished
Childishly
Cheaply
Gloomily
Cheaply
"Shoddy" work is work that is cheaply or poorly made. "Dingy" means gloomy and dark. "Childish" and "mature" are near antonyms, as are "wealthy" and "impoverished."
Example Question #747 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOCKINGLY
Perilously
Scornfully
Vigorously
Preciously
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 #748 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROBUSTLY
Healthily
Strongly
Talkatively
Sinfully
Incorruptibly
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 #749 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HONESTLY
Comfortingly
Egocentrically
Femininely
Incorruptibly
Soothingly
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 #750 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DASHINGLY
Unattractively
Condescendingly
Clumsily
Stylishly
Patronizingly
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.
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