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Example Question #318 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIBERALLY
Independently
Willing
Generously
Scant
Triumphantly
Generously
We can tell from the suffice "-ly" that “liberally” is an adverb, which is a word used to describe a verb. “Liberally” comes from the word “liberal,” meaning free or generous. If you are given a “liberal” amount of gravy, you are given a large or broad amount. This is similar in meaning to “generous.” If someone gives to charity “generously,” they give "liberally." To further help you, “scant” means light or insufficient; “willing” is to be prepared or happy to do something; acting “triumphantly” is to act joyously because of victory; “independently” is to do something by yourself out of your own motivation.
Example Question #319 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GINGERLY
Crazily
Forcefully
Criminal
Gently
Willfully
Gently
"Gingerly" means carefully or gently, so "gently" is the correct answer.
Example Question #711 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WORLDLY
Perfectly
Earthly
Heavenly
Partially
Partly
Earthly
The words "worldly" and "earthly" are synonymous. These adverbs refer to something that belongs on the earth or in this world. "Heavenly" refers to something that belongs in the sky or in the heavens. "Perfectly" refers to something that has no flaws or errors. "Partially" and "partly" refer to something that is not complete.
Example Question #712 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUICKLY
Rapidly
Properly
Excitedly
Rabidly
Enthusiastically
Rapidly
"Quickly" means done at a fast pace. "Rapidly," which means to do something very quickly, is the best synonym of "quickly."
Incorrect Answers:
"Rabidly" means extremely violent.
"Excitedly" involves becoming briskly stimulated to complete an activity.
"Enthusiastically" involves doing something cheerfully, and is a synonym of "excitedly."
"Properly" means to do something correctly.
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