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Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLASTICALLY
Immediately
Boringly
Plausibly
Entertainingly
Malleably
Malleably
"Plastic" and "malleable" both mean pliable. "Plausible" means credible, and "immediate" means instantaneous. "Entertaining" and "boring" are antonyms.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELLIPTICALLY
Incomprehensibly
Humorously
Magnanimously
Stingily
Lucidly
Incomprehensibly
Something "elliptical" is incomprehensible, unclear, and impossible to understand. This is the opposite of "lucid," or "clear." "Magnanimous" means generous, which is the opposite of "stingy." "Humorous" means funny.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESOTERIC
Immaturely
Abstruse
Pungently
Meekly
Enviously
Abstruse
"Esoteric" and "abstruse" both mean obscure and difficult to understand. "Envious" means jealous, and "pungent" means strong smelling. "Immature" means juvenile. "Meek" means timid.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CIRCUITOUSLY
Delectably
Tortuously
Incredibly
Directly
Murderously
Tortuously
"Circuitous" and "tortuous" both mean twisted or roundabout. They are antonyms of "direct." "Murderous" means homicidal, and "delectable" means delicious. "Incredible" means unbelievable.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLOUDILY
Slyly
Transparently
Eccentrically
Sympathetically
Opaquely
Opaquely
"Cloudy" and "opaque" both mean nontransparent, which is the antonym of "transparent." "Sympathetic" and "empathetic" are loose synonyms, and "sly" means sneaky. "Eccentric" means zany or idiosyncratic.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCISIVELY
Vacantly
Cuttingly
Frivolously
Chronically
Vigilantly
Cuttingly
"Incisive" (usually used to describe people or thought processes) means acute, sharp, or cutting. "Chronically" means persistently. "Vacant" means empty. "Vigilant" means alert and watchful. "Frivolous" means carefree, flighty, and flippant.
Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIGHTFULLY
Bluntly
Convincingly
Tiredly
Intuitively
Sharply
Intuitively
"Insightful" means intuitive and perceptive. "Blunt" and "sharp" are antonyms. "Convincing" and "persuasive" are synonyms. "Tired" and "weary" are synonyms.
Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCIDLY
Truthfully
Murkily
Sinisterly
Intelligibly
Grimly
Intelligibly
"Lucid" means clear, well explained, and intelligible. This is the opposite of "murky." "Truthful" and "dishonest" are antonyms, as are "grimly" and "cheerfully." "Sinister" means ominous.
Example Question #1501 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNLAWFULLY
Cautiously
Illegally
Direly
Diligently
Evocatively
Illegally
"Unlawful" and "illegal" are synonyms that both mean against the law. "Cautious" means careful, and "diligent" means hardworking. "Evocative" means evoking certain memories or sensations. "Dire" means very urgent.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCERNINGLY
Tenderly
Perceptively
Domestically
Exotically
Enigmatically
Perceptively
"Discerning" means perceptive. "Tender" means loving and gentle. "Enigmatic" means mysterious. "Exotic" and "domestic" are synonyms.
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