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Example Question #1561 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTUTELY
Shrewdly
Naively
Courageously
Hastily
Obstusely
Shrewdly
Someone "astute" is shrewd, sharp, or clever. "Obtuse" is an antonym of "astute." "Naive" means inexperienced, and "hasty" means hurried. "Courageous" and "brave" are synonyms.
Example Question #1562 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEATEDLY
Passionately
Deliberately
Dubiously
Combatively
Intentionally
Passionately
"Heated" means passionate, fiery, or spirited. "Deliberate" and "intentional" are synonyms, as are "combative" and "aggressive." "Dubious" means doubtful.
Example Question #1563 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESSLY
Thankfully
Jubilantly
Tiredly
Lecherously
Reverently
Tiredly
Someone "listless" is tired or lacking in energy. "Lecherous" means lustful, and "reverent" means worshipful or respectful. "Jubilant" means joyful, and "thankful" means grateful.
Example Question #1564 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURBULENTLY
Tempestuously
Aerially
Eagerly
Eternally
Placidly
Tempestuously
"Turbulent" means stormy or tempestuous, which are antonyms of "placid" and "calm." "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "eternal" means lasting forever. While "turbulence" is often encountered by airplanes in the stratosphere, "turbulent" and "aerial" are not synonyms.
Example Question #1565 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUSLY
Lasciviously
Talkatively
Auspiciously
Earnestly
Dramatically
Talkatively
"Loquacious" is a synonym for "talkative" and "garrulous." "Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. "Earnest" means serious or sincere. "Dramatic" can mean sudden and striking, or it can mean related to drama and the theater. "Auspicious" means promising or favorable.
Example Question #1566 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERNLY
Responsible
Diffidently
Quarrelsomely
Dutifully
Strictly
Strictly
"Stern" means strict or rigorous and is usually used to describe authorities or rules. "Quarrelsome" and "combative" are synonyms, as are "diffident" and "shy." "Dutiful" means responsible.
Example Question #771 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANTLY
Royally
Vigorously
Wholly
Energetically
Bravely
Bravely
"Valiant" is a synonym for "brave" and "courageous." "Vigorous" means robust, healthy, or energetic. "Royal" is a word used to describe monarchs and rulers, particularly kings and queens. "Wholly" means entirely or completely.
Example Question #772 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNISHINGLY
Taxingly
Explicitly
Exuberantly
Grimily
Smugly
Taxingly
While to "punish" can mean to make someone suffer in response to a bad action, "punishing" can also mean grueling, demanding, or taxing (usually in the context of a particular situation or action). "Grimy" means dirty, "smug" means self-satisfied, and "exuberant" means joyful. "Explicit" means clear and straightforward.
Example Question #773 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Nostalgically
Hostilely
Obediently
Flexibly
Inexplicably
Inexplicably
Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.
Example Question #774 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Purportedly
Shoddily
Comparatively
Grievously
Absolutely
Comparatively
"Relative" and 'comparative" are synonyms. "Absolutely" is the antonym of these two words. "Grievous" means serious or severe, and "purported" means supposed. "Shoddy" and "cheap" are synonyms.
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