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Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Monetarily
Urgently
Significantly
Trivially
Darkly
Trivially
Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Maliciously
Loquaciously
Cautiously
Generously
Frivolously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Sickly
Imminently
Prudently
Ravenously
Persistently
Persistently
"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Wittily
Intolerably
Cleverly
Loquaciously
Crucially
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EARNESTLY
Sincerely
Grimily
Villainously
Zestfully
Foolishly
Sincerely
"Earnest" means serious, sincere, and intense. "Villainous" means wicked and evil. "Grimy" means filthy. "Foolish" means silly. "Zestful" means eager and enthusiastic, full of vitality.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACIDLY
Celestially
Calmly
Aggressively
Meekly
Happily
Calmly
"Placid" means calm and tranquil, which is an antonym of "aggressive." "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms. "Celestial" is a synonym for "heavenly." "Meek" means timid.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDIDLY
Sternly
Negligibly
Neglectfully
Frankly
Optimistically
Frankly
"Candid" means frank, outspoken, or sincere. "Negligent" means trifling, careless. "Optimistic" and "pessimistic" are antonyms. "Stern" means strict and serious. "Neglectful" and "negligent" are synonyms.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Attractively
Ominously
Spitefully
Euphorically
Sardonically
Attractively
"Desirable" and "attractive" are synonyms. "Spiteful" and "malicious" are synonyms. "Euphoric" means very happy or elated. "Ominous" means sinister. "Sardonic" means wry or sarcastic.
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRANKLY
Forthrightly
Rigidly
Sternly
Morally
Flexibly
Forthrightly
To be "frank" is to be candid. To be "moral" is to be ethical. To be "stern" is to be serious or strict. "Rigid" means stiff or inflexible. This is an antonym of "flexible."
Example Question #60 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCIFULLY
Fluently
Favorably
Clearly
Compassionately
Eloquently
Compassionately
"Merciful" means compassionate or forgiving. "Eloquent" means articulate and fluent. "Favorable" can be a synonym for "auspicious," and "clear" can be a synonym for "transparent."
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