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Example Question #1521 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTUTELY
Courageously
Shrewdly
Naively
Obstusely
Hastily
Shrewdly
Someone "astute" is shrewd, sharp, or clever. "Obtuse" is an antonym of "astute." "Naive" means inexperienced, and "hasty" means hurried. "Courageous" and "brave" are synonyms.
Example Question #1522 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEATEDLY
Passionately
Intentionally
Dubiously
Combatively
Deliberately
Passionately
"Heated" means passionate, fiery, or spirited. "Deliberate" and "intentional" are synonyms, as are "combative" and "aggressive." "Dubious" means doubtful.
Example Question #1523 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESSLY
Thankfully
Lecherously
Tiredly
Jubilantly
Reverently
Tiredly
Someone "listless" is tired or lacking in energy. "Lecherous" means lustful, and "reverent" means worshipful or respectful. "Jubilant" means joyful, and "thankful" means grateful.
Example Question #1524 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURBULENTLY
Aerially
Placidly
Eternally
Tempestuously
Eagerly
Tempestuously
"Turbulent" means stormy or tempestuous, which are antonyms of "placid" and "calm." "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "eternal" means lasting forever. While "turbulence" is often encountered by airplanes in the stratosphere, "turbulent" and "aerial" are not synonyms.
Example Question #1525 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUSLY
Earnestly
Auspiciously
Talkatively
Lasciviously
Dramatically
Talkatively
"Loquacious" is a synonym for "talkative" and "garrulous." "Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. "Earnest" means serious or sincere. "Dramatic" can mean sudden and striking, or it can mean related to drama and the theater. "Auspicious" means promising or favorable.
Example Question #1526 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERNLY
Strictly
Responsible
Diffidently
Dutifully
Quarrelsomely
Strictly
"Stern" means strict or rigorous and is usually used to describe authorities or rules. "Quarrelsome" and "combative" are synonyms, as are "diffident" and "shy." "Dutiful" means responsible.
Example Question #1527 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANTLY
Vigorously
Wholly
Royally
Energetically
Bravely
Bravely
"Valiant" is a synonym for "brave" and "courageous." "Vigorous" means robust, healthy, or energetic. "Royal" is a word used to describe monarchs and rulers, particularly kings and queens. "Wholly" means entirely or completely.
Example Question #1528 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNISHINGLY
Exuberantly
Smugly
Taxingly
Explicitly
Grimily
Taxingly
While to "punish" can mean to make someone suffer in response to a bad action, "punishing" can also mean grueling, demanding, or taxing (usually in the context of a particular situation or action). "Grimy" means dirty, "smug" means self-satisfied, and "exuberant" means joyful. "Explicit" means clear and straightforward.
Example Question #1529 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Flexibly
Obediently
Inexplicably
Nostalgically
Hostilely
Inexplicably
Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.
Example Question #1530 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Shoddily
Purportedly
Absolutely
Comparatively
Grievously
Comparatively
"Relative" and 'comparative" are synonyms. "Absolutely" is the antonym of these two words. "Grievous" means serious or severe, and "purported" means supposed. "Shoddy" and "cheap" are synonyms.
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