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Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENTLY
Direly
Excruciatingly
Strictly
Suddenly
Deafly
Direly
Something "urgent" is dire or pressing and requires immediate attention. "Deaf" means unable to hear, and "sudden" means unexpected and abrupt. "Strict" means stern or rigorous. "Excruciating" means extremely painful.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Incredibly
Sonically
Credibly
Vocally
Heroically
Credibly
Something "plausible" is credible or believable. "Incredible," which can mean impossible to believe or magnificent and wonderful, is sometimes a antonym of "plausible." 'Vocal" is the adjective form of "voice," and sonic is the adjective form of sound. "Heroic" means brave or valiant, in the manner of a hero or heroine.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENTLY
Boisterously
Believably
Difficultly
Shyly
Funnily
Shyly
"Diffident" means shy, modest, or timid. "Difficult" means challenging or hard, and "boisterous" means rowdy. "Funny" can mean humorous or strange, depending on the context. Something "believable" is plausible or credible.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLY
Gaudily
Zesty
Taxingly
Peripherally
Palpably
Palpably
Something "tangible" is palpable or perceptible by touch. Something "taxing" is punishing or demanding. "Peripheral" means external or on the outside border. "Gaudy" means showy, and "zesty," an adjective, means tangy or strong tasting and not tangible.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTUTELY
Naively
Hastily
Obstusely
Courageously
Shrewdly
Shrewdly
Someone "astute" is shrewd, sharp, or clever. "Obtuse" is an antonym of "astute." "Naive" means inexperienced, and "hasty" means hurried. "Courageous" and "brave" are synonyms.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEATEDLY
Intentionally
Combatively
Passionately
Dubiously
Deliberately
Passionately
"Heated" means passionate, fiery, or spirited. "Deliberate" and "intentional" are synonyms, as are "combative" and "aggressive." "Dubious" means doubtful.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESSLY
Tiredly
Reverently
Thankfully
Jubilantly
Lecherously
Tiredly
Someone "listless" is tired or lacking in energy. "Lecherous" means lustful, and "reverent" means worshipful or respectful. "Jubilant" means joyful, and "thankful" means grateful.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURBULENTLY
Eagerly
Placidly
Eternally
Aerially
Tempestuously
Tempestuously
"Turbulent" means stormy or tempestuous, which are antonyms of "placid" and "calm." "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "eternal" means lasting forever. While "turbulence" is often encountered by airplanes in the stratosphere, "turbulent" and "aerial" are not synonyms.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUSLY
Dramatically
Earnestly
Lasciviously
Talkatively
Auspiciously
Talkatively
"Loquacious" is a synonym for "talkative" and "garrulous." "Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. "Earnest" means serious or sincere. "Dramatic" can mean sudden and striking, or it can mean related to drama and the theater. "Auspicious" means promising or favorable.
Example Question #40 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERNLY
Responsible
Dutifully
Diffidently
Strictly
Quarrelsomely
Strictly
"Stern" means strict or rigorous and is usually used to describe authorities or rules. "Quarrelsome" and "combative" are synonyms, as are "diffident" and "shy." "Dutiful" means responsible.
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