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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARTIALLY
Incompletely
Wholly
Robustly
Diffidently
Zanily
Incompletely
"Partial" means incomplete. This is an antonym of "wholly." "Zany" means strange or eccentric. "Robust" means strong, vigorous, or sturdy. "Diffident" means shy.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASCIVIOUSLY
Presently
Talkatively
Imminently
Lewdly
Delectably
Lewdly
"Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. Something "imminent" is impending, happening soon. Similarly, "presently" means soon (or sometimes currently). A synonym for "talkative" is "loquacious." "Delectable" means delicious.
Example Question #761 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATIFYINGLY
Victoriously
Swiftly
Rewardingly
Tangibly
Generously
Rewardingly
Something "rewarding" is "gratifying." "Victorious" means triumphant. "Tangible" means able to be touched or perceived through touch. "Swift" means rapid or quick. "Generous" and "magnanimous" are synonyms.
Example Question #762 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
Arrogantly
Assertively
Apprehensively
Shrewdly
Painfully
Painfully
"Excruciating" means very painful. "Apprehensive" means worried. "Arrogant" means stuck up or haughty. "Assertive" means forceful. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute.
Example Question #763 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANATICALLY
Magically
Festively
Militantly
Modestly
Trivially
Militantly
A "fanatic" is a zealot or a militant. "Trivial" means trifling, and "modest" means humble. "Magical" is a near synonym for "fantastical," not "fanatical." "Festive" means cheerful and celebratory.
Example Question #764 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUSLY
Heatedly
Vigorously
Fervently
Pristinely
Energetically
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #765 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Fruitfully
Sinisterly
Wistfully
Productively
Ironically
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #766 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Extremely
Tinily
Stupidly
Bravely
Immediately
Immediately
"Instantaneous" means instant or immediate. "Brave" and "courageous" are synonyms, as are "stupid" and "unintelligent." "Tiny" means very small, and "extremely" means very.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENTLY
Direly
Strictly
Suddenly
Deafly
Excruciatingly
Direly
Something "urgent" is dire or pressing and requires immediate attention. "Deaf" means unable to hear, and "sudden" means unexpected and abrupt. "Strict" means stern or rigorous. "Excruciating" means extremely painful.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Heroically
Vocally
Incredibly
Sonically
Credibly
Credibly
Something "plausible" is credible or believable. "Incredible," which can mean impossible to believe or magnificent and wonderful, is sometimes a antonym of "plausible." 'Vocal" is the adjective form of "voice," and sonic is the adjective form of sound. "Heroic" means brave or valiant, in the manner of a hero or heroine.
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