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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
Irresponsibly
Confidently
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
Quarrelsomely
Ecstatically
Eagerly
Tranquilly
Grimly
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
Melodically
Ecstatically
Wretchedly
Skeptically
Incredulously
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
Warily
Painfully
Ecstatically
Cautiously
Recklessly
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. This is an antonym of both "cautious" and "wary." "Ecstatic" means elated and joyful.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMALLY
Incisively
Tranquilly
Drearily
Excessively
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 #76 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGONIZINGLY
Vigilant
Blithely
Equably
Excruciatingly
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 #77 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVIDLY
Adroitly
Vaguely
Expertly
Eagerly
Astutely
Eagerly
"Avid" and "eager" both mean enthusiastic. "Vague" means unclear, and "astute" means sharp and shrewd. "Adroit" means skillful, as does "expert."
Example Question #78 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECADENTLY
Partially
Dissolutely
Vicariously
Wistfully
Hauntingly
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 #79 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Harmlessly
Excruciatingly
Implicitly
Inimically
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 #80 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXULTANTLY
Lucidly
Chronically
Suspiciously
Verifiably
Jubilantly
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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