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Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINCTLY
Entirely
Importantly
Distinguishably
Minimally
Expensively
Distinguishably
Something "distinct" is well defined or distinguishable from other things. "Entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms, as are "minimal" and "negligible." "Expensive" means costly. "Important" means significant.
Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIVIDLY
Adventurously
Furiously
Rapidly
Cautiously
Quietly
Furiously
To be "livid" is to be furious or enraged. "Quiet" and "noisy" are antonyms, as are "adventurous" and "cautious." "Rapid" means quick or fast.
Example Question #491 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUALLY
Financially
Promptly
Religiously
Lately
Tardily
Promptly
Something "punctual" is prompt or on time. This is an antonym of "tardy," which means late. "Lately," on the other hand, means recently. "Financial" describes things related to money, and "religiously" describes things related to religion.
Example Question #771 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THANKFULLY
Falsely
Gratefully
Voraciously
Bravely
Hungrily
Gratefully
To be "thankful" is to be grateful or express gratitude. "Brave" means courageous, and "false" means untrue. "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #772 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWIFTLY
Enigmatically
Minutely
Victoriously
Mysteriously
Rapidly
Rapidly
To be "swift" is to be quick or rapid. An "enigma" is the same thing as a mystery, something unsolved or impossible to explain. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Minute" means tiny, microscopic.
Example Question #773 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTENTIONALLY
Aggressively
Deliberately
Loathingly
Bothersomely
Searchingly
Deliberately
Something "intentional" is deliberate or planned. Something "bothersome" is an annoyance or irritation. To "loathe" something is to hate or despise it, and to "search" for something is to look for or seek it. To be "aggressive" is to be pushy, forceful, hostile, or antagonistic.
Example Question #774 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVOTEDLY
Faithlessly
Enviously
Religiously
Loyally
Treacherously
Loyally
To be "devoted" to something is to be loyal or faithful. This is the opposite of both "faithless" and "treacherous." To be "envious" is to be jealous, and to be "sympathetic" is to feel empathy for someone else's situation. While religion often involves faith and devotion, "religious" is not necessarily a synonym for "devoted."
Example Question #775 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VICIOUSLY
Cruelly
Vindictively
Considerately
Melodiously
Thoughtfully
Cruelly
To be "vicious" is to be cruel or violent. To be "thoughtful" is to be considerate. Something "melodious" is harmonious or pleasant sounding. To be "vindictive" is to seek revenge, and while "vindictive" people may be "vicious," the two are not necessarily synonyms.
Example Question #791 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUTIFULLY
Furiously
Imperatively
Grievously
Responsibly
Cautiously
Responsibly
To be "dutiful" is to be responsible and fulfill one's obligations. To be "cautious" is to be careful or watchful. To be "furious" is to be enraged or very angry, and to be "imperative" is to be very important. "Grievously" means very seriously.
Example Question #792 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRAZILY
Seductively
Zanily
Wittily
Faithfully
Epically
Zanily
Something "crazy" is zany or unusual. "Epically" means in the manner of something epic. Something "witty" is clever, and something "seductive" is attractive. To be "faithful" is to be loyal or devoted.
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