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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
Wholly
Bravely
Royally
Vigorously
Energetically
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
Exuberantly
Grimily
Explicitly
Taxingly
Smugly
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
Inexplicably
Flexibly
Obediently
Hostilely
Nostalgically
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
Purportedly
Grievously
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
Selfishly
Subtly
Evasively
Overtly
Disreputably
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
Glumly
Gloomily
Merrily
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
Elusively
Evocatively
Immoderately
Fearfully
Excessively
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
Prudishly
Fortunately
Tastefully
Obnoxiously
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
Energetically
Astutely
Wretchedly
Cheerfully
Damply
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
Unimportantly
Tempestuously
Arrogantly
Intriguingly
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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