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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANTLY
Vigorously
Energetically
Bravely
Royally
Wholly
Bravely
"Valiant" is a synonym for "brave" and "courageous." "Vigorous" means robust, healthy, or energetic. "Royal" is a word used to describe monarchs and rulers, particularly kings and queens. "Wholly" means entirely or completely.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNISHINGLY
Taxingly
Smugly
Explicitly
Grimily
Exuberantly
Taxingly
While to "punish" can mean to make someone suffer in response to a bad action, "punishing" can also mean grueling, demanding, or taxing (usually in the context of a particular situation or action). "Grimy" means dirty, "smug" means self-satisfied, and "exuberant" means joyful. "Explicit" means clear and straightforward.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Hostilely
Nostalgically
Obediently
Inexplicably
Flexibly
Inexplicably
Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Comparatively
Grievously
Purportedly
Shoddily
Absolutely
Comparatively
"Relative" and 'comparative" are synonyms. "Absolutely" is the antonym of these two words. "Grievous" means serious or severe, and "purported" means supposed. "Shoddy" and "cheap" are synonyms.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Disreputably
Evasively
Selfishly
Overtly
Subtly
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Merrily
Gloomily
Glumly
Jubilantly
Bashfully
Merrily
"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Excessively
Fearfully
Immoderately
Evocatively
Elusively
Evocatively
Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Obnoxiously
Tastefully
Prudishly
Fortunately
Spotlessly
Spotlessly
"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).
Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Damply
Cheerfully
Energetically
Astutely
Wretchedly
Cheerfully
"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.
Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Tempestuously
Intriguingly
Arrogantly
Unimportantly
Plausibly
Unimportantly
Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.
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