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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
Trivially
Significantly
Monetarily
Darkly
Urgently
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
Frivolously
Generously
Loquaciously
Maliciously
Cautiously
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
Prudently
Imminently
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
Loquaciously
Wittily
Cleverly
Crucially
Intolerably
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
Example Question #791 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EARNESTLY
Villainously
Zestfully
Grimily
Sincerely
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 #792 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACIDLY
Happily
Meekly
Calmly
Celestially
Aggressively
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 #793 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDIDLY
Neglectfully
Frankly
Negligibly
Optimistically
Sternly
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 #792 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Spitefully
Euphorically
Ominously
Attractively
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 #793 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRANKLY
Forthrightly
Morally
Flexibly
Sternly
Rigidly
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 #796 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCIFULLY
Clearly
Favorably
Fluently
Eloquently
Compassionately
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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