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Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIUMPHANTLY
Extremely
Solidly
Shyly
Thoughtfully
Inappropriately
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
Steadily
Fondly
Faithfully
Tempestuously
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.
Example Question #711 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERRILY
Nuptually
Tersely
Cheerfully
Fondly
Intensely
Cheerfully
"Merrily" means cheerfully/in a lively or lighthearted manner. "Nuptual" refers to weddings and marriage. "Fondly" means affectionately. "Tersely" means briefly or concisely and refers usually to speech. "Intensely" and "extremely" are near synonyms.
Example Question #712 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUALLY
Urgently
Dimly
Temptingly
Artificially
Predominantly
Artificially
"Virtual" can mean either artificial and simulated (as in the world of technology) or almost and practically. Something "urgent" requires immediate attention, and something "dim" is poorly lit or unintelligent, depending on context. "Predominantly" and "mainly" are synonyms. Something "tempting" is appealing or attractive despite being wrong or ill advised.
Example Question #713 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOASTFULLY
Tensely
Swaggeringly
Frequently
Boringly
Violently
Swaggeringly
A "boastful" person is someone who tends to brag, swagger, and generally think too highly of himself/herself. Something "boring" is dull and uninteresting, and something "frequent" happens often. "Violently" and "peacefully" are antonyms. "Tense" and "taut" are synonyms.
Example Question #714 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SMUGLY
Unnaturally
Warmly
Cozily
Tidily
Conceitedly
Conceitedly
Someone who is "smug" is conceited, self-satisfied, and overly pleased with himself/herself. "Tidy" means neat and organized. "Unnatural" is an antonym of "natural," and "warm" is an antonym of "cool." "Cozy" means snug and comfortable.
Example Question #715 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTRAVAGANTLY
Argumentatively
Suggestively
Richly
Excessively
Luckily
Excessively
"Extravagant" means excessive, exorbitant, or extremely lavish. "Richly" and "poorly" are antonyms, as are "luckily" and "unluckily." "Argumentatively" and "cooperatively" are also antonyms. "Suggestive" and "evocative" are synonyms.
Example Question #716 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATEFULLY
Freely
Sickly
Thankfully
Correctly
Gravely
Thankfully
To be "grateful" is to be thankful. "Gravely" means seriously, "freely" means in an unrestrained manner, and "sickly" means unhealthily. "Correct" and "incorrect" are antonyms.
Example Question #717 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURTIVELY
Secretively
Hardly
Reassuringly
Seriously
Keenly
Secretively
"Furtive" means sly, shift, or secretive. Something "reassuring" is designed to remove doubts and fears. "Hardly" is a synonym for barely, and "keenly" is a synonym for sharply, acutely, or piercingly. "Seriously" means solemnly or gravely.
Example Question #718 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Eventually
Woefully
Kindly
Joyfully
Heavily
Joyfully
"Exuberant" means excited, joyful, or energetic. "Kind" means warmhearted or gentle. "Eventually" means in the end, or in time. "Heavily" and "lightly" are antonyms. "Woefully" means sadly, tragically, or even miserably.
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