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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
Disreputably
Subtly
Evasively
Selfishly
Overtly
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
Jubilantly
Glumly
Bashfully
Gloomily
Merrily
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
Elusively
Immoderately
Fearfully
Evocatively
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
Spotlessly
Fortunately
Obnoxiously
Prudishly
Tastefully
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
Wretchedly
Damply
Astutely
Cheerfully
Energetically
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
Tempestuously
Intriguingly
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
Darkly
Monetarily
Significantly
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
Frivolously
Loquaciously
Cautiously
Maliciously
Generously
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 #53 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHRONICALLY
Sickly
Prudently
Imminently
Ravenously
Persistently
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 #1539 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBEARABLY
Wittily
Crucially
Cleverly
Intolerably
Loquaciously
Intolerably
"Unbearable" and "intolerable" both mean insufferable. "Loquacious" means talkative. "Crucial" means very important. "Clever" means bright, and smart.
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