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Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VICARIOUSLY
Indirectly
Alertly
Contemplatively
Capably
Dubiously
Indirectly
Something "vicarious" is indirect or secondhand. "Dubious" means doubtful. "Alert" means vigilant. "Capable" and "incapable" are antonyms, as are "contemplatively" and "thoughtlessly."
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRUCIALLY
Imperatively
Messily
Cynically
Tidily
Sarcastically
Imperatively
"Crucial" and "imperative" both mean very important. "Sarcastic" means ironic. Someone who is "cynical" tends to believe the worse about people and situations. "Messy" and "tidy" are antonyms.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLASTICALLY
Plausibly
Immediately
Entertainingly
Malleably
Boringly
Malleably
"Plastic" and "malleable" both mean pliable. "Plausible" means credible, and "immediate" means instantaneous. "Entertaining" and "boring" are antonyms.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELLIPTICALLY
Incomprehensibly
Humorously
Magnanimously
Stingily
Lucidly
Incomprehensibly
Something "elliptical" is incomprehensible, unclear, and impossible to understand. This is the opposite of "lucid," or "clear." "Magnanimous" means generous, which is the opposite of "stingy." "Humorous" means funny.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESOTERIC
Immaturely
Pungently
Enviously
Meekly
Abstruse
Abstruse
"Esoteric" and "abstruse" both mean obscure and difficult to understand. "Envious" means jealous, and "pungent" means strong smelling. "Immature" means juvenile. "Meek" means timid.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CIRCUITOUSLY
Delectably
Tortuously
Directly
Murderously
Incredibly
Tortuously
"Circuitous" and "tortuous" both mean twisted or roundabout. They are antonyms of "direct." "Murderous" means homicidal, and "delectable" means delicious. "Incredible" means unbelievable.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLOUDILY
Slyly
Eccentrically
Transparently
Opaquely
Sympathetically
Opaquely
"Cloudy" and "opaque" both mean nontransparent, which is the antonym of "transparent." "Sympathetic" and "empathetic" are loose synonyms, and "sly" means sneaky. "Eccentric" means zany or idiosyncratic.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCISIVELY
Vigilantly
Chronically
Vacantly
Frivolously
Cuttingly
Cuttingly
"Incisive" (usually used to describe people or thought processes) means acute, sharp, or cutting. "Chronically" means persistently. "Vacant" means empty. "Vigilant" means alert and watchful. "Frivolous" means carefree, flighty, and flippant.
Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIGHTFULLY
Sharply
Intuitively
Convincingly
Tiredly
Bluntly
Intuitively
"Insightful" means intuitive and perceptive. "Blunt" and "sharp" are antonyms. "Convincing" and "persuasive" are synonyms. "Tired" and "weary" are synonyms.
Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCIDLY
Sinisterly
Murkily
Truthfully
Intelligibly
Grimly
Intelligibly
"Lucid" means clear, well explained, and intelligible. This is the opposite of "murky." "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms, as are "grimly" and "cheerfully." "Sinister" means ominous.
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