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Example Question #1531 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Overtly
Disreputably
Selfishly
Subtly
Evasively
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #1532 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Bashfully
Jubilantly
Gloomily
Merrily
Glumly
Merrily
"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."
Example Question #1533 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Excessively
Fearfully
Immoderately
Evocatively
Elusively
Evocatively
Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."
Example Question #1534 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Prudishly
Fortunately
Spotlessly
Tastefully
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).
Example Question #1535 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Damply
Energetically
Wretchedly
Astutely
Cheerfully
Cheerfully
"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.
Example Question #1536 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Unimportantly
Arrogantly
Plausibly
Intriguingly
Tempestuously
Unimportantly
Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.
Example Question #1537 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Significantly
Monetarily
Darkly
Urgently
Trivially
Trivially
Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.
Example Question #1538 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Loquaciously
Generously
Frivolously
Maliciously
Cautiously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
Example Question #1539 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Ravenously
Persistently
Sickly
Imminently
Prudently
Persistently
"Chronic" means persistent or long lasting. "Ravenous" means starving or famished. "Imminent" means impending. While "recurring" illnesses are often described as "chronic," the word "chronic" itself has nothing to do with illness. 'Prudent" means wise and careful.
Example Question #1540 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Intolerably
Cleverly
Wittily
Crucially
Loquaciously
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
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