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Example Question #1571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Hostilely
Flexibly
Obediently
Inexplicably
Nostalgically
Inexplicably
Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.
Example Question #1572 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Comparatively
Absolutely
Grievously
Shoddily
Purportedly
Comparatively
"Relative" and 'comparative" are synonyms. "Absolutely" is the antonym of these two words. "Grievous" means serious or severe, and "purported" means supposed. "Shoddy" and "cheap" are synonyms.
Example Question #1573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Disreputably
Overtly
Evasively
Subtly
Selfishly
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #1574 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Merrily
Bashfully
Gloomily
Jubilantly
Glumly
Merrily
"Festive" means merry, cheerful, or celebratory. "Gloomy" and "glum," synonyms, are the opposite of "festive." "Bashful" means shy. While "jubilant," which means overjoyed or triumphant, is also a positive emotion, it isn't synonymous with "festive."
Example Question #1575 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Evocatively
Elusively
Fearfully
Immoderately
Excessively
Evocatively
Something "haunting" is moving, touching, poignant, or evocative. Something "haunted" might cause "fearfulness," but the two words are not synonymous. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "immoderate" and "excessive."
Example Question #1576 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Fortunately
Prudishly
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
Tastefully
Spotlessly
"Pristine" means spotlessly clean. "Fortunate" and "unlucky" are antonyms, as are "obnoxious" and "tasteful." To be "prudish" means to be priggish or easily shocked (particularly by sexual content).
Example Question #1577 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Cheerfully
Energetically
Astutely
Wretchedly
Damply
Cheerfully
"Convivial" means cheerful, lively, or friendly. "Wretched" means miserable. "Astute" means shrewd or sharp, and "damp" means moist. "Energetic" and "listless" are antonyms.
Example Question #1578 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Arrogantly
Intriguingly
Plausibly
Unimportantly
Tempestuously
Unimportantly
Something "trifling" is trivial or unimportant. Something "intriguing" is interesting or fascinating. "Plausible" means credible, and "arrogant" means haughty or stuck up. "Tempestuous" means stormy or turbulent.
Example Question #1579 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Significantly
Darkly
Urgently
Trivially
Monetarily
Trivially
Something "negligible" is trivial or insignificant, the antonym of "significant." "Monetary" means relating to money. "Urgent" and "dire" are synonyms, and "light" and "dark" are antonyms.
Example Question #1580 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Frivolously
Maliciously
Cautiously
Generously
Loquaciously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.