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Example Question #761 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRODUCTIVELY
Perilously
Fruitfully
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 #762 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANTLY
Tidily
Bravely
Hastily
Haughtily
Triumphantly
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 #763 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYSTERIOUSLY
Hauntingly
Cleverly
Glumly
Enigmatically
Wittily
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 #764 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHODDILY
Impoverished
Childishly
Dingily
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 #765 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOCKINGLY
Preciously
Scornfully
Perilously
Vigorously
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 #766 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROBUSTLY
Talkatively
Incorruptibly
Healthily
Sinfully
Strongly
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 #767 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HONESTLY
Incorruptibly
Femininely
Soothingly
Egocentrically
Comfortingly
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 #768 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DASHINGLY
Stylishly
Patronizingly
Clumsily
Unattractively
Condescendingly
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.
Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUMBLY
Modestly
Highly
Plentifully
Courageously
Uncommonly
Modestly
To be "humble" is to be modest or have a low estimation of one's own value. "Highly" and "lowly" are antonyms, as are "commonly" and "uncommonly." "Courageous" means brave, and "plentiful" means bountiful or abundant.
Example Question #769 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPREHENSIVELY
Curiously
Worriedly
Ordinarily
Abundantly
Mysteriously
Worriedly
To be "apprehensive" about something is to be worried about or fearful of it. "Mysterious" means puzzling, baffling, or strange. Something that is "abundant" is plentiful or available in large quantities. "Curious" can mean strange or inquisitive, depending on the context. "Ordinarily" and "normally" are synonyms.
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