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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
Dutifully
Passionately
Irresponsibly
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
Eagerly
Quarrelsomely
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
Wretchedly
Ecstatically
Melodically
Skeptically
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
Ecstatically
Painfully
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
Excessively
Drearily
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
Blithely
Truthfully
Vigilant
Equably
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
Vaguely
Adroitly
Astutely
Eagerly
Expertly
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
Wistfully
Hauntingly
Vicariously
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
Shockingly
Harmlessly
Implicitly
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
Jubilantly
Verifiably
Chronically
Lucidly
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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