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Example Question #1591 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Elatedly
Ecstatically
Furtively
Surreptitiously
Perniciously
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #1592 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Surreptitiously
Inconspicuously
Chronically
Discreetly
Solemnly
Surreptitiously
"Stealthy" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Inconspicuous" and "discreet" are synonyms. "Chronic" means persistent or long-term. "Solemn" means grave and somber.
Example Question #1593 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Enervated
Supposedly
Heatedly
Trifingly
Listlessly
Supposedly
"Ostensible" means apparent or supposed. "Heated" means passionate, and "trifling" means insignificant or unimportant. "Listless" means lacking in energy or tired, and is a near synonym for "enervated," which means weakened by exhaustion.
Example Question #1594 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERCEPTIVELY
Hastily
Tempestuously
Placidly
Attentively
Rashly
Attentively
To be "perceptive" is to be attentive or discerning. "Rash" means hasty or reckless. "Tempestuous" means turbulent and stormy, which is a near antonym for "placid," or calm.
Example Question #1595 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCALLY
Cynically
Ambiguously
Gregariously
Insolently
Cheerily
Ambiguously
"Equivocal" and "ambiguous" both mean unclear, vague. "Cheery" means happy and optimistic, a near antonym for "cynical." "Gregarious" means outgoing, and "insolent" is another word for impertinent.
Example Question #1596 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGGEDLY
Perniciously
Superficially
Deleteriously
Genially
Determinedly
Determinedly
"Dogged" means "determined," resolute. "Deleterious" means harmful and damaging, as does "pernicious." "Superficial" means shallow (either physically or as a personality trait), and "genial" means friendly, personable.
Example Question #1597 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISHLY
Questionably
Somnolently
Dubiously
Fragrantly
Luxuriously
Luxuriously
"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #1598 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Ambiguously
Modestly
Haughtily
Mechanically
Treacherously
Haughtily
"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation.
Example Question #1599 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENTLY
Querulously
Impertinently
Glamorously
Salubriously
Somnolently
Impertinently
"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #1600 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDOLENTLY
Affably
Eagerly
Lazily
Irrelevantly
Rudely
Lazily
"Indolence" is another word for laziness or sloth. "Eager" means enthusiastic or avid. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Rude" is a synonym for "insolent," not indolent -- an easy mistake to make. "Relevant" and "irrelevant" are antonyms.
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