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Example Question #1589 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLY
Excruciatingly
Furtively
Detrimentally
Contemptibly
Agonizingly
Contemptibly
"Despicable" and "contemptible" both mean loathsome. Both "agonizing" and "excruciating" both mean very painful. "Furtive" means sneaky, surreptitious, secretive. "Detrimental" means harmful and damaging.
Example Question #1590 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTELY
Euphorically
Determinedly
Auspiciously
Earnestly
Purposelessly
Determinedly
"Resolute" means "determined" and purposeful. This is an antonym of "purposeless." "Earnest" means sincere, and "auspicious" means promising or favorable. "Euphoric" means ecstatic and elated.
Example Question #1591 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Perniciously
Surreptitiously
Furtively
Elatedly
Ecstatically
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #1592 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Chronically
Solemnly
Discreetly
Inconspicuously
Surreptitiously
Surreptitiously
"Stealthy" and "surreptitious" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Inconspicuous" and "discreet" are synonyms. "Chronic" means persistent or long-term. "Solemn" means grave and somber.
Example Question #1593 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Listlessly
Supposedly
Trifingly
Heatedly
Enervated
Supposedly
"Ostensible" means apparent or supposed. "Heated" means passionate, and "trifling" means insignificant or unimportant. "Listless" means lacking in energy or tired, and is a near synonym for "enervated," which means weakened by exhaustion.
Example Question #1594 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERCEPTIVELY
Rashly
Placidly
Attentively
Hastily
Tempestuously
Attentively
To be "perceptive" is to be attentive or discerning. "Rash" means hasty or reckless. "Tempestuous" means turbulent and stormy, which is a near antonym for "placid," or calm.
Example Question #1595 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCALLY
Gregariously
Cheerily
Cynically
Insolently
Ambiguously
Ambiguously
"Equivocal" and "ambiguous" both mean unclear, vague. "Cheery" means happy and optimistic, a near antonym for "cynical." "Gregarious" means outgoing, and "insolent" is another word for impertinent.
Example Question #1596 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGGEDLY
Perniciously
Deleteriously
Determinedly
Genially
Superficially
Determinedly
"Dogged" means "determined," resolute. "Deleterious" means harmful and damaging, as does "pernicious." "Superficial" means shallow (either physically or as a personality trait), and "genial" means friendly, personable.
Example Question #1597 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISHLY
Luxuriously
Questionably
Dubiously
Fragrantly
Somnolently
Luxuriously
"Lavish" means "extravagant," "luxurious," or "opulent." "Dubious" means doubtful or questionable, depending on the context. "Fragrant" is the adjective form of "fragrance," which means smell or perfume, and is usually used to connote a pleasant smell. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Example Question #1598 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Modestly
Treacherously
Mechanically
Ambiguously
Haughtily
Haughtily
"Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant, or stuck up. This is an antonym of "modest," which means humble. "Treacherous" means traitorous, and "ambiguous" means vague, unclear, or open for interpretation.
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