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Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURBULENTLY
Eternally
Tempestuously
Placidly
Eagerly
Aerially
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 #39 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUSLY
Dramatically
Auspiciously
Earnestly
Talkatively
Lasciviously
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 #38 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERNLY
Strictly
Dutifully
Quarrelsomely
Responsible
Diffidently
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 #41 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANTLY
Bravely
Royally
Vigorously
Wholly
Energetically
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 #42 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNISHINGLY
Exuberantly
Taxingly
Grimily
Smugly
Explicitly
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 #43 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Obediently
Hostilely
Inexplicably
Nostalgically
Flexibly
Inexplicably
Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Comparatively
Absolutely
Purportedly
Shoddily
Grievously
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.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Disreputably
Overtly
Evasively
Selfishly
Subtly
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Gloomily
Bashfully
Jubilantly
Glumly
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 #47 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Excessively
Immoderately
Elusively
Evocatively
Fearfully
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."
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