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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNLAWFULLY
Evocatively
Illegally
Diligently
Direly
Cautiously
Illegally
"Unlawful" and "illegal" are synonyms that both mean against the law. "Cautious" means careful, and "diligent" means hardworking. "Evocative" means evoking certain memories or sensations. "Dire" means very urgent.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCERNINGLY
Domestically
Enigmatically
Perceptively
Exotically
Tenderly
Perceptively
"Discerning" means perceptive. "Tender" means loving and gentle. "Enigmatic" means mysterious. "Exotic" and "domestic" are synonyms.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARTIALLY
Diffidently
Zanily
Robustly
Wholly
Incompletely
Incompletely
"Partial" means incomplete. This is an antonym of "wholly." "Zany" means strange or eccentric. "Robust" means strong, vigorous, or sturdy. "Diffident" means shy.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASCIVIOUSLY
Talkatively
Delectably
Lewdly
Presently
Imminently
Lewdly
"Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. Something "imminent" is impending, happening soon. Similarly, "presently" means soon (or sometimes currently). A synonym for "talkative" is "loquacious." "Delectable" means delicious.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATIFYINGLY
Tangibly
Victoriously
Generously
Swiftly
Rewardingly
Rewardingly
Something "rewarding" is "gratifying." "Victorious" means triumphant. "Tangible" means able to be touched or perceived through touch. "Swift" means rapid or quick. "Generous" and "magnanimous" are synonyms.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
Painfully
Apprehensively
Shrewdly
Arrogantly
Assertively
Painfully
"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANATICALLY
Magically
Modestly
Militantly
Festively
Trivially
Militantly
A "fanatic" is a zealot or a militant. "Trivial" means trifling, and "modest" means humble. "Magical" is a near synonym for "fantastical," not "fanatical." "Festive" means cheerful and celebratory.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUSLY
Heatedly
Vigorously
Fervently
Energetically
Pristinely
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Sinisterly
Fruitfully
Wistfully
Productively
Ironically
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Bravely
Immediately
Tinily
Extremely
Stupidly
Immediately
"Instantaneous" means instant or immediate. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms, as are "stupid" and "unintelligent." "Tiny" means very small, and "extremely" means very.
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