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Example Question #1631 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESPICABLY
Agonizingly
Furtively
Contemptibly
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 #1632 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTELY
Determinedly
Auspiciously
Euphorically
Purposelessly
Earnestly
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 #1633 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUSLY
Furtively
Ecstatically
Perniciously
Surreptitiously
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 #1634 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHILY
Inconspicuously
Surreptitiously
Solemnly
Discreetly
Chronically
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 #1635 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENSIBLY
Heatedly
Supposedly
Listlessly
Trifingly
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 #1636 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERCEPTIVELY
Rashly
Tempestuously
Hastily
Attentively
Placidly
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 #1637 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIVOCALLY
Cheerily
Cynically
Insolently
Ambiguously
Gregariously
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 #1638 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGGEDLY
Determinedly
Perniciously
Genially
Deleteriously
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 #1639 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAVISHLY
Fragrantly
Luxuriously
Questionably
Dubiously
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 #1640 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILLIOUSLY
Treacherously
Modestly
Ambiguously
Haughtily
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.