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Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLY
Contemptibly
Furtively
Agonizingly
Excruciatingly
Detrimentally
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 #104 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTELY
Purposelessly
Earnestly
Determinedly
Euphorically
Auspiciously
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 #105 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Furtively
Perniciously
Surreptitiously
Ecstatically
Elatedly
Perniciously
"Deleterious" and "pernicious" both mean harmful. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" both mean secretive and sneaky. "Ecstatic" means very happy, elated, or euphoric.
Example Question #106 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Chronically
Solemnly
Surreptitiously
Inconspicuously
Discreetly
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 #107 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Listlessly
Enervated
Heatedly
Trifingly
Supposedly
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 #108 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERCEPTIVELY
Tempestuously
Rashly
Attentively
Placidly
Hastily
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 #109 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCALLY
Gregariously
Cheerily
Ambiguously
Cynically
Insolently
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 #110 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGGEDLY
Superficially
Deleteriously
Determinedly
Perniciously
Genially
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 #1631 : 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 #1632 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Modestly
Haughtily
Treacherously
Ambiguously
Mechanically
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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