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Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICALLY
Happily
Miserably
Dutifully
Ostensibly
Harmfully
Harmfully
"Inimical" means harmful and damaging. "Miserable" and "happy" are antonyms. "Dutiful" means dedicated and responsible. "Ostensible" means apparent or supposed.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUSLY
Vigorously
Affably
Rashly
Tiredly
Insatiably
Insatiably
"Voracious" and "insatiable" are both synonyms for very hungry. "Vigorous" means energetic or strong and robust. "Affable" means amiable and cheerful. "Rash" means reckless and hasty.
Example Question #1579 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETRIMENTAL
Pleasantly
Inimically
Deceptively
Turbulently
Dubiously
Inimically
Both "detrimental" and "inimical" mean harmful. "Pleasant" means agreeable and pleasing; "dubious" means doubtful. "Deceptive" and "deceitful" are synonyms. "Turbulent" means stormy.
Example Question #1580 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVIDLY
Apathetically
Furiously
Equivocally
Lethargically
Ardently
Ardently
"Fervid" means ardent, fervent, and passionate. This is an antonym of "apathetic." "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish, and "furious" means very angry. "Equivocal" means ambiguous and unclear.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENTLY
Illustriously
Infamously
Notoriously
Jubilantly
Treacherously
Illustriously
"Eminent" and "illustrious" both mean distinguished and well known, well respected. "Infamy" and "notoriety" also both connote fame, but for bad and nefarious reasons. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "jubilant" means exultant, overjoyed.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANTLY
Apprehensively
Worriedly
Glumly
Ebulliently
Inscrutably
Ebulliently
"Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms that mean joyful, energetic, and cheerful. This is an antonym of "glum." "Worriedly" and "apprehensively" are synonyms, as are "inscrutable" and "inexplicable."
Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXORBITANTLY
Largely
Gorgeously
Excessively
Garrulously
Gregariously
Excessively
"Exorbitant" means excessive or prohibitively high. "Gorgeous" means very beautiful, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Gregarious" describes someone who is outgoing, while "garrulous" describes someone who is talkative.
Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENACIOUSLY
Avidly
Frankly
Listlessly
Imperfectly
Persistently
Persistently
Someone "tenacious" is persistent and determined, dogged. "Avid" means keen and eager. "Frank" means forthright and candid. "Listless" means tired and lacking energy. "Perfect" and "imperfect" are antonyms.
Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENELY
Respectfully
Offensively
Insightfully
Placidly
Discerningly
Placidly
"Serene" means calm and placid. "Offensive" means insulting and disrespectful, which is an antonym of "respectful." "Discerning" means perceptive or having good judgment. "Insightful" and "intuitive" are synonyms.
Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMBUNCTIOUSLY
Aptly
Sweetly
Obstreperously
Diligently
Assiduously
Obstreperously
"Rambunctious" means both boisterous and obstreperous. "Sweet" can mean sugary or pleasing, depending on the context. "Apt" means appropriate or suitable. "Assiduous" and "diligent" both mean hardworking.
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