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Example Question #1513 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENTLY
Shyly
Funnily
Boisterously
Believably
Difficultly
Shyly
"Diffident" means shy, modest, or timid. "Difficult" means challenging or hard, and "boisterous" means rowdy. "Funny" can mean humorous or strange, depending on the context. Something "believable" is plausible or credible.
Example Question #1514 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLY
Palpably
Gaudily
Peripherally
Taxingly
Zesty
Palpably
Something "tangible" is palpable or perceptible by touch. Something "taxing" is punishing or demanding. "Peripheral" means external or on the outside border. "Gaudy" means showy, and "zesty," an adjective, means tangy or strong tasting and not tangible.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTUTELY
Courageously
Naively
Hastily
Obstusely
Shrewdly
Shrewdly
Someone "astute" is shrewd, sharp, or clever. "Obtuse" is an antonym of "astute." "Naive" means inexperienced, and "hasty" means hurried. "Courageous" and "brave" are synonyms.
Example Question #1561 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEATEDLY
Intentionally
Passionately
Deliberately
Combatively
Dubiously
Passionately
"Heated" means passionate, fiery, or spirited. "Deliberate" and "intentional" are synonyms, as are "combative" and "aggressive." "Dubious" means doubtful.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESSLY
Jubilantly
Tiredly
Reverently
Thankfully
Lecherously
Tiredly
Someone "listless" is tired or lacking in energy. "Lecherous" means lustful, and "reverent" means worshipful or respectful. "Jubilant" means joyful, and "thankful" means grateful.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURBULENTLY
Eagerly
Eternally
Tempestuously
Aerially
Placidly
Tempestuously
"Turbulent" means stormy or tempestuous, which are antonyms of "placid" and "calm." "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "eternal" means lasting forever. While "turbulence" is often encountered by airplanes in the stratosphere, "turbulent" and "aerial" are not synonyms.
Example Question #1562 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUSLY
Lasciviously
Earnestly
Talkatively
Auspiciously
Dramatically
Talkatively
"Loquacious" is a synonym for "talkative" and "garrulous." "Lascivious" means lewd or lustful. "Earnest" means serious or sincere. "Dramatic" can mean sudden and striking, or it can mean related to drama and the theater. "Auspicious" means promising or favorable.
Example Question #1563 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERNLY
Strictly
Quarrelsomely
Diffidently
Dutifully
Responsible
Strictly
"Stern" means strict or rigorous and is usually used to describe authorities or rules. "Quarrelsome" and "combative" are synonyms, as are "diffident" and "shy." "Dutiful" means responsible.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANTLY
Royally
Bravely
Wholly
Energetically
Vigorously
Bravely
"Valiant" is a synonym for "brave" and "courageous." "Vigorous" means robust, healthy, or energetic. "Royal" is a word used to describe monarchs and rulers, particularly kings and queens. "Wholly" means entirely or completely.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNISHINGLY
Grimily
Exuberantly
Smugly
Taxingly
Explicitly
Taxingly
While to "punish" can mean to make someone suffer in response to a bad action, "punishing" can also mean grueling, demanding, or taxing (usually in the context of a particular situation or action). "Grimy" means dirty, "smug" means self-satisfied, and "exuberant" means joyful. "Explicit" means clear and straightforward.
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