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Example Question #759 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARTIALLY
Diffidently
Zanily
Incompletely
Robustly
Wholly
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 #760 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASCIVIOUSLY
Imminently
Delectably
Talkatively
Lewdly
Presently
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 #25 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRATIFYINGLY
Tangibly
Swiftly
Generously
Rewardingly
Victoriously
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
Painfully
Shrewdly
Apprehensively
Arrogantly
Assertively
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
Modestly
Magically
Festively
Trivially
Militantly
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
Energetically
Fervently
Heatedly
Pristinely
Vigorously
Fervently
"Zealous" means ardent or fervent. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are synonyms. "Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Heated" means vehement or passionate.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRYLY
Ironically
Productively
Wistfully
Sinisterly
Fruitfully
Ironically
"Wry" means using ironic, mocking, or dry humor. "Fruitful" means productive and fertile. "Sinister" means ominous. "Wistful" means nostalgic.
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUSLY
Stupidly
Immediately
Bravely
Tinily
Extremely
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
Deafly
Suddenly
Excruciatingly
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 #32 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLY
Credibly
Heroically
Vocally
Sonically
Incredibly
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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