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Example Question #1527 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANTLY
Bravely
Energetically
Royally
Wholly
Vigorously
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 #1528 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNISHINGLY
Smugly
Taxingly
Exuberantly
Explicitly
Grimily
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 #41 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Inexplicably
Hostilely
Obediently
Nostalgically
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 #42 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Grievously
Comparatively
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 #1571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Overtly
Selfishly
Evasively
Subtly
Disreputably
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #1572 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Merrily
Gloomily
Bashfully
Glumly
Jubilantly
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 #1573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Fearfully
Immoderately
Excessively
Elusively
Evocatively
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 #1574 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Tastefully
Prudishly
Spotlessly
Fortunately
Obnoxiously
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 #1575 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Cheerfully
Damply
Energetically
Wretchedly
Astutely
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 #1576 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Tempestuously
Unimportantly
Plausibly
Intriguingly
Arrogantly
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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