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Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSCIENTIOUSLY
Dutifully
Confidently
Irresponsibly
Rashly
Passionately
Dutifully
"Conscientious" means responsible or dutiful. This is an antonym of both "irresponsible" and "rash." "Confident," on the other hand, means self-assured. "Passionate" means ardent or impassioned.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACIDLY
Grimly
Quarrelsomely
Eagerly
Ecstatically
Tranquilly
Tranquilly
"Placid" means calm, peaceful, and tranquil. "Quarrelsome" means argumentative or pugnacious. "Ecstatic" and "euphoric" are synonyms, as are "eager" and "enthusiastic." "Grim" means dark or foreboding.
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EUPHORICALLY
Skeptically
Melodically
Ecstatically
Incredulously
Wretchedly
Ecstatically
"Euphoric" means elated, feeling extreme happiness and ecstasy. "Incredulous" and "skeptical" both mean disbelieving. "Wretched" means miserable, the opposite of "euphoric," and "melodic" means musical.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASHLY
Recklessly
Cautiously
Ecstatically
Painfully
Warily
Recklessly
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. This is an antonym of both "cautious" and "wary." "Ecstatic" means elated and joyful.
Example Question #1561 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMALLY
Excessively
Tranquilly
Drearily
Incisively
Jubilantly
Drearily
"Dismal" means dreary, dim, or bleak. "Jubilant" means joyful. "Tranquil" means calm or placid. "Excessive" means too much, and "incisive" means sharp and cutting.
Example Question #1562 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGONIZINGLY
Excruciatingly
Blithely
Equably
Vigilant
Truthfully
Excruciatingly
"Agonizing" and "excruciating" are synonyms that both mean very painful. "Blithe" means happily ignorant, and "vigilant" means alert, watchful. "Equable" means fair. "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms.
Example Question #1563 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVIDLY
Vaguely
Astutely
Expertly
Adroitly
Eagerly
Eagerly
"Avid" and "eager" both mean enthusiastic. "Vague" means unclear, and "astute" means sharp and shrewd. "Adroit" means skillful, as does "expert."
Example Question #1564 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECADENTLY
Dissolutely
Wistfully
Hauntingly
Vicariously
Partially
Dissolutely
"Decadent" and "dissolute" are synonyms. "Partially" means incompletely, and "hauntingly" means evocatively. "Wistful" and "nostalgic" are synonyms. "Vicarious" means indirect or secondhand.
Example Question #1565 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Excruciatingly
Inimically
Harmlessly
Implicitly
Shockingly
Inimically
"Deleterious" means harmful or inimical. This is an antonym of "harmless." "Excruciating" is an antonym for "painless," and "explicit" is an antonym for "implicit." "Shocking" means surprising or startling.
Example Question #1566 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXULTANTLY
Jubilantly
Lucidly
Suspiciously
Chronically
Verifiably
Jubilantly
"Exultant" means jubilant, joyful. "Verifiable" and "certifiable" are synonyms, as are "suspicious" and "questionable." "Chronic" and "persistent" are synonyms. "Lucid" means clear and intelligible, easy to understand.
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