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Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDICTABLY
Resourcefully
Ardently
Enterprisingly
Greasily
Forseeably
Forseeably
Something "predictable" is able to be foreseen. "Resourceful" means inventive and enterprising. "Ardent" means fervent and zealous. "Greasy" means oily.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOTABLY
Purely
Remarkably
Dismissively
Negligibly
Passively
Remarkably
"Negligibly," "dismissively," and "passively" are all closely related adverbs describing something that is not significantly engaging. "Purely" is not related in meaning to "notably." "Remarkably" is indeed the correct synonym: consider that one word referring to something that is noteworthy while the other signals that something is so special it merits a remark.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRACEFULLY
Hurriedly
Brashly
Fluidly
Violently
Harshly
Fluidly
"Gracefully" and "fluidly" both refer to an action that is performed without sudden interruptions. The other adverbs refer to actions that are performed aggressively or harshly rather than elegantly, as the word "gracefully" would signal. Simple process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFECTIVELY
Efficaciously
Uselessly
Weak
Ineffectively
Worthlessly
Efficaciously
"Effectively" and "efficaciously" are synonymous adverbs. The words even look very similar! More importantly, all of the other answer choices are antonyms of the word "effectively." They all seem to refer to modify a word by describing it as not useful or effective.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREDICTABLY
Forseeably
Unlawfully
Gratifyingly
Incomprehensibly
Festively
Forseeably
Something "predictable" is foreseeable, able to be seen or guessed in advance. Something "incomprehensible" is totally unclear. "Unlawful" means illegal. "Gratifying" means rewarding or pleasing. "Festive" means merry and cheerful.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MERCIFULLY
Earnestly
Modestly
Nostalgically
Tenderly
Compassionately
Compassionately
Someone who shows "mercy" is compassionate or forgiving. "Earnest" means sincere, and "humble" means modest. "Nostalgic" means wistful, yearning, or longing for another time, place, or person. "Tender" means gentle and loving.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRANKLY
Somberly
Shrewdly
Forthrightly
Elegantly
Frighteningly
Forthrightly
"Frank" means open and forthright. "Frightening" and "scary" are synonyms, as are "elegant" and "graceful." "Shrewd" means astute. "Somber" means solemn.
Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESIRABLY
Ravenously
Drunkenly
Charismatically
Miserly
Attractively
Attractively
Something or someone "desirable" is attractive or popular. "Miserly" means stingy or cheap. "Drunk" means intoxicated, and "ravenous" means famished. "Charismatic" means charming, which is not quite the same as "desirable."
Example Question #69 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLEMNLY
Somberly
Tranquilly
Recklessly
Agonizingly
Merrily
Somberly
"Solemn" means grave, somber, or serious. This is the opposite of "merry," which means cheerful, lively, and carefree. "Risky" and "reckless" are synonyms. "Tranquil" and "placid" are synonyms. "Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms.
Example Question #70 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUSLY
Unfavorably
Promisingly
Truthfully
Euphorically
Miserably
Promisingly
An "auspicious" sign is a promising, fortuitous, or favorable sign. This is an antonym of "unfavorable." "Euphoric" means elated or very happy, and "miserable" means very unhappy. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
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