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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VEHEMENTLY
calmly
truthfully
reluctantly
rapidly
passionately
passionately
"Vehemently" means with strong feeling or passion.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
MERELY
disappointing
politely
solely
maliciously
trifling
solely
"Merely" is an adverb meaning just, only, or solely.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROUNDLY
Cheerfully
Marginally
Emphatically
Falsely
Openly
Emphatically
"Roundly" means done in an emphatic or vehement way.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VICIOUSLY
Invincible
Vicinity
Heart-rending
Visibly
Ferociously
Ferociously
"Viciously" and "ferociously" are synonymous adverbs describing a savage, violent or destructive way of performing an action, attacking viciously, for example. The other words do not share this meaning. In fact, some of the other answer choices are not even adverbs.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THOUGHTFULLY
Pensively
Ferociously
Frantically
Hurriedly
Viciously
Pensively
"Thoughtfully" and "pensively" are synonymous adverbs referring to doing something in a considered and intelligent manner. The other words do not have related meanings. In fact, they have meaning that are opposite to "thoughtfully."
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELUSIVELY
Evasively
Immediately
Skillfully
Despairingly
Mysteriously
Evasively
"Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms meaning difficult to catch. "Despairing" means hopeless, and "mysterious" means difficult or impossible to explain. "Skillful" means expert or accomplished. "Immediate" means instantaneous.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESENTLY
Recently
Urgently
Generously
Soon
Exotically
Soon
"Presently" can mean currently, but it can also mean directly or soon. Although the word does express a time relationship, it does not mean "recently." "Exotic" means foreign, and "generous" means giving. "Urgent" means dire or pressing.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXPERTLY
Skillfully
Presently
Cleverly
Pretentiously
Extremely
Skillfully
"Expert" means skilled or skillful. While an "expert" may be "clever," the two words are not synonymous. "Pretentious" means pretending to be more important or cultured than one actually is. "Presently" means soon or currently. "Very" and "extremely" are synonyms.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENTLY
Stickily
Damply
Drably
Aggressive
Punishingly
Aggressive
"Belligerent" means aggressive and hostile. "Punishing" means arduous, demanding, or taxing. "Damp" and "dry" are antonyms, and "drab" and "colorful" are antonyms. "Sticky" means gluey.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROTESQUELY
Faithfully
Wickedly
Gruesomely
Amenably
Treacherous
Gruesomely
"Grotesque" means gruesome or disfigured. "Amenable" means cooperative. "Wicked" means sinful or evil. "Treacherous" means traitorous or disloyal, which is the opposite of "faithful."
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