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Example Question #1531 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Selfishly
Subtly
Disreputably
Evasively
Overtly
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #1532 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Gloomily
Glumly
Bashfully
Jubilantly
Merrily
Merrily
"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."
Example Question #1533 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Immoderately
Excessively
Fearfully
Evocatively
Elusively
Evocatively
Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."
Example Question #1534 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Fortunately
Tastefully
Prudishly
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
Spotlessly
"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).
Example Question #1535 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Energetically
Cheerfully
Astutely
Wretchedly
Damply
Cheerfully
"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.
Example Question #1536 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Intriguingly
Unimportantly
Plausibly
Arrogantly
Tempestuously
Unimportantly
Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.
Example Question #1537 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Significantly
Monetarily
Urgently
Darkly
Trivially
Trivially
Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.
Example Question #1538 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Loquaciously
Cautiously
Maliciously
Generously
Frivolously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
Example Question #1539 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Prudently
Imminently
Sickly
Ravenously
Persistently
Persistently
"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.
Example Question #1540 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Intolerably
Crucially
Wittily
Cleverly
Loquaciously
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
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