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Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Flexibly
Inexplicably
Hostilely
Obediently
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 #44 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Purportedly
Shoddily
Comparatively
Grievously
Absolutely
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 #45 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Subtly
Evasively
Disreputably
Overtly
Selfishly
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Gloomily
Jubilantly
Glumly
Merrily
Bashfully
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 #47 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Excessively
Elusively
Immoderately
Evocatively
Fearfully
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 #48 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Obnoxiously
Tastefully
Spotlessly
Fortunately
Prudishly
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 #49 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Damply
Cheerfully
Astutely
Energetically
Wretchedly
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 #50 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Arrogantly
Plausibly
Tempestuously
Unimportantly
Intriguingly
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 #51 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Trivially
Darkly
Significantly
Urgently
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 #52 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Cautiously
Maliciously
Loquaciously
Frivolously
Generously
Generously
"Magnanimous" and "generous" are synonyms. "Malicious" means spiteful or having bad intentions. 'Loquacious" means talkative. "Frivolous" means flippant or carefree. "Cautious" means careful.
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