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Example Question #1551 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARTIALLY
Zanily
Incompletely
Diffidently
Wholly
Robustly
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 #24 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASCIVIOUSLY
Lewdly
Delectably
Talkatively
Presently
Imminently
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 #1511 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATIFYINGLY
Rewardingly
Generously
Victoriously
Swiftly
Tangibly
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 #26 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
Shrewdly
Arrogantly
Apprehensively
Assertively
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 #27 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANATICALLY
Festively
Modestly
Militantly
Magically
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 #28 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUSLY
Heatedly
Fervently
Energetically
Vigorously
Pristinely
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #761 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Ironically
Fruitfully
Wistfully
Sinisterly
Productively
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #762 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Bravely
Tinily
Stupidly
Extremely
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
Suddenly
Excruciatingly
Deafly
Direly
Strictly
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 #1512 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Vocally
Incredibly
Credibly
Heroically
Sonically
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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