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Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISHLY
Questionably
Somnolently
Dubiously
Luxuriously
Fragrantly
Luxuriously
"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Mechanically
Ambiguously
Modestly
Haughtily
Treacherously
Haughtily
"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENTLY
Glamorously
Salubriously
Impertinently
Somnolently
Querulously
Impertinently
"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDOLENTLY
Irrelevantly
Affably
Eagerly
Lazily
Rudely
Lazily
"Indolence" is another word for laziness or sloth. "Eager" means enthusiastic or avid. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Rude" is a synonym for "insolent," not indolent -- an easy mistake to make. "Relevant" and "irrelevant" are antonyms.
Example Question #1601 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEPTLY
Skeptically
Lugubriously
Mournfully
Adroitly
Incompetently
Incompetently
"Inept" means "incompetent," unskilled, or inexpert. This is an antonym for "adroit," or skilled. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, as is "mournful." "Skeptical" means having doubts or difficult to convince.
Example Question #1602 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOCIABLY
Inimically
Furtively
Lividly
Secretively
Gregariously
Gregariously
"Sociable" and "gregarious" are both synonyms for outgoing. "Livid" means furious, and "secretive" means sneaky or furtive. "Inimical" means hostile or harmful.
Example Question #1603 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUGUBRIOUSLY
Doggedly
Conscientiously
Tangibly
Glumly
Ostensibly
Glumly
"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Dogged" means determined, and "ostensible" means purported or supposed. "Conscientious" means dutiful, and "tangible" means able to be touched or felt.
Example Question #1604 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSONANTLY
Ardently
Discordantly
Torpidly
Eloquently
Sternly
Discordantly
"Dissonant" means disharmonious or "discordant." "Stern" means strict or harsh. "Eloquent" means well spoken or articulate or fluent of speech. "Ardent" means passionate or fervent, and "torpid" means sluggish or lethargic.
Example Question #1605 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URBANELY
Instantaneously
Suavely
Partially
Disreputable
Nomadically
Suavely
"Urbane" means "suave" and sophisticated. "Nomadic" means in the manner of a nomad or wanderer. "Instantaneous" means immediate, and "disreputable" is another word for infamous. "Partial" is a synonym for "incomplete."
Example Question #1606 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUSLY
Explicitly
Malevolently
Stingily
Munificently
Maliciously
Stingily
"Parsimonious" means miserly, cheap, or "stingy." This is an antonym of "munificent," or generous. "Malicious" means spiteful, hurtful, or malevolent. "Explicit" and "implicit" are antonyms.
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