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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
Rashly
Passionately
Irresponsibly
Dutifully
Confidently
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
Eagerly
Grimly
Tranquilly
Ecstatically
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
Incredulously
Ecstatically
Skeptically
Melodically
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
Cautiously
Warily
Recklessly
Painfully
Ecstatically
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
Excessively
Tranquilly
Jubilantly
Drearily
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
Truthfully
Blithely
Equably
Vigilant
Excruciatingly
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
Dissolutely
Hauntingly
Vicariously
Partially
Wistfully
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
Implicitly
Harmlessly
Shockingly
Excruciatingly
Inimically
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
Suspiciously
Chronically
Lucidly
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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