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Example Question #1613 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PALATABLY
Expertly
Contemptibly
Acceptably
Unbearably
Despicably
Acceptably
Something "palatable" may be edible, or it may be "acceptable" and agreeable. It depends on the context. "Despicable" means loathsome or contemptible. "Expert" means skillful, and "unbearable" means intolerable or insufferable.
Example Question #1614 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFABLY
Disgustingly
Musically
Exotically
Amiably
Heatedly
Amiably
"Affable" means friendly or amiable. "Disgusting" means vile, and "exotic" means foreign or strange. "Heated" means passionate or angry/excited. "Musical" is the adjective form of music.
Example Question #1615 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENTLY
Rewardingly
Mercifully
Inscrutably
Generously
Circuitously
Generously
"Munificent" means magnanimous, bountiful, or generous. "Inscrutable" and "inexplicable" are synonyms. "Rewarding" and "gratifying" are synonyms. "Merciful" means forgiving and compassionate. "Circuitous" means roundabout, indirect, and winding.
Example Question #1616 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOUNTIFULLY
Plentifully
Opaquely
Malleably
Tortuous
Circuitous
Plentifully
"Bountiful" and "plentiful" are synonyms. "Tortuous" means twisty and winding, and it's a synonym for "circuitous." "Malleable" means able to be molded. "Opaque" means cloudy and unclear.
Example Question #1617 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSONABLY
Fondly
Affectionately
Congenially
Monstrously
Disagreeably
Congenially
"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.
Example Question #1618 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUSLY
Conscientiously
Insufferably
Palatably
Triflingly
Furtively
Furtively
"Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms that mean secretive. "Insufferable" means intolerable, and "conscientious" means dutiful and responsible. Something "trifling" is insignificant. "Palatable" means acceptable.
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICALLY
Dutifully
Miserably
Ostensibly
Harmfully
Happily
Harmfully
"Inimical" means harmful and damaging. "Miserable" and "happy" are antonyms. "Dutiful" means dedicated and responsible. "Ostensible" means apparent or supposed.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUSLY
Affably
Vigorously
Insatiably
Tiredly
Rashly
Insatiably
"Voracious" and "insatiable" are both synonyms for very hungry. "Vigorous" means energetic or strong and robust. "Affable" means amiable and cheerful. "Rash" means reckless and hasty.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETRIMENTAL
Dubiously
Pleasantly
Turbulently
Inimically
Deceptively
Inimically
Both "detrimental" and "inimical" mean harmful. "Pleasant" means agreeable and pleasing; "dubious" means doubtful. "Deceptive" and "deceitful" are synonyms. "Turbulent" means stormy.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVIDLY
Lethargically
Apathetically
Equivocally
Furiously
Ardently
Ardently
"Fervid" means ardent, fervent, and passionate. This is an antonym of "apathetic." "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish, and "furious" means very angry. "Equivocal" means ambiguous and unclear.
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