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Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANTLY
Querulously
Forbiddingly
Convivially
Illustriously
Eminently
Querulously
"Petulant" and "querulous" both mean irritable. "Eminent" means distinguished. "Forbidding" means grim and uninviting. "Convivial" and "cheerful" are synonyms.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CERTIFIABLY
Infamously
Lavishly
Auspiciously
Bountifully
Verifiably
Verifiably
"Certifiable" and "verifiable" are synonyms meaning able to be confirmed. "Lavish" means luxurious and rich. "Bountiful" means abundant and plentiful. "Auspiciously" means promisingly. "Infamous" means notorious.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLY
Furtively
Agonizingly
Detrimentally
Excruciatingly
Contemptibly
Contemptibly
"Despicable" and "contemptible" both mean loathsome. Both "agonizing" and "excruciating" both mean very painful. "Furtive" means sneaky, surreptitious, secretive. "Detrimental" means harmful and damaging.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTELY
Determinedly
Auspiciously
Earnestly
Purposelessly
Euphorically
Determinedly
"Resolute" means "determined" and purposeful. This is an antonym of "purposeless." "Earnest" means sincere, and "auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Euphoric" means ecstatic and elated.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Ecstatically
Furtively
Elatedly
Surreptitiously
Perniciously
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #104 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Discreetly
Solemnly
Surreptitiously
Chronically
Inconspicuously
Surreptitiously
"Stealthy" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Inconspicuous" and "discreet" are synonyms. "Chronic" means persistent or long-term. "Solemn" means grave and somber.
Example Question #105 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Enervated
Supposedly
Heatedly
Listlessly
Trifingly
Supposedly
"Ostensible" means apparent or supposed. "Heated" means passionate, and "trifling" means insignificant or unimportant. "Listless" means lacking in energy or tired, and is a near synonym for "enervated," which means weakened by exhaustion.
Example Question #106 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERCEPTIVELY
Hastily
Placidly
Rashly
Tempestuously
Attentively
Attentively
To be "perceptive" is to be attentive or discerning. "Rash" means hasty or reckless. "Tempestuous" means turbulent and stormy, which is a near antonym for "placid," or calm.
Example Question #107 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCALLY
Cheerily
Ambiguously
Cynically
Insolently
Gregariously
Ambiguously
"Equivocal" and "ambiguous" both mean unclear, vague. "Cheery" means happy and optimistic, a near antonym for "cynical." "Gregarious" means outgoing, and "insolent" is another word for impertinent.
Example Question #108 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGGEDLY
Deleteriously
Genially
Superficially
Perniciously
Determinedly
Determinedly
"Dogged" means "determined," resolute. "Deleterious" means harmful and damaging, as does "pernicious." "Superficial" means shallow (either physically or as a personality trait), and "genial" means friendly, personable.
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