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Example Question #779 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSCRUTABLY
Nostalgically
Flexibly
Inexplicably
Hostilely
Obediently
Inexplicably
Something "inscrutable" is inexplicable, difficult or impossible to explain. "Flexible" means accommodating. "Hostile" means angry. "Nostalgic" means sentimental. "Obedient" means compliant.
Example Question #780 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELATIVELY
Absolutely
Comparatively
Shoddily
Grievously
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 #1571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUSPICIOUSLY
Selfishly
Disreputably
Overtly
Evasively
Subtly
Disreputably
"Suspicious" and "disreputable" are synonyms. "Overt" and "subtle" are near antonyms. "Selfish" and "selfless" are antonyms. "Evasive" means elusive.
Example Question #1572 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTIVELY
Jubilantly
Merrily
Glumly
Bashfully
Gloomily
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 #1573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAUNTINGLY
Fearfully
Immoderately
Excessively
Elusively
Evocatively
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 #1574 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINELY
Obnoxiously
Spotlessly
Tastefully
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 #1571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVIVIALLY
Wretchedly
Energetically
Damply
Cheerfully
Astutely
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 #1576 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIFLINGLY
Plausibly
Arrogantly
Tempestuously
Intriguingly
Unimportantly
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 #1577 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLY
Monetarily
Trivially
Urgently
Darkly
Significantly
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 #2331 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUSLY
Maliciously
Generously
Frivolously
Loquaciously
Cautiously
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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