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Example Question #733 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCEPTIONALLY
Outstandingly
Subtly
Judiciously
Commonly
Futilely
Outstandingly
Something "exceptional" can beunusual or uncommon, but the word can also meanexcellent and outstanding. "Commonly" and "exceptionally" are antonyms. Someone "judicious"shows good judgment, and something "futile" ispointless, fruitless. "Subtle" meansso faint as to be barely perceptible.
Example Question #734 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCORNFULLY
Contemptuously
Knowingly
Objectively
Rationally
Mournfully
Contemptuously
"Scorn" and "contempt" both describehatred for someone or something (often something that's perceived to be worthless). "Objectively" and "subjectively" are synonyms, as are "rationally" and "irrationally." "Knowingly" can meandeliberatelyor it can meanin a manner that indicates secret knowledge and understanding. "Mournfully" meanssadly.
Example Question #735 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNSETTLINGLY
Swiftly
Annoyingly
Eagerly
Squalidly
Worryingly
Worryingly
Something "unsettling" isupsetting, disturbing, or worrying. "Eagerly" meansenthusiastically, and "squalid" meansvery dirty. "Annoyingly" and "irritatingly" are synonyms. "Swiftly" meansrapidly.
Example Question #736 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HANDSOMELY
Superbly
Vigilantly
Beautifully
Amply
Gloriously
Amply
While "handsome" often meansphysically attractive, it is not the same as "beautiful." "Handsomely" has the additional meaning ofamply or liberally, as in, “The woman was paid handsomely for her work.” "Glorious," "superb," and "wonderful" are synonyms, and "vigilantly" meanswatchfully.
Example Question #737 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BODILY
Physiologically
Graphically
Mentally
Inquisitively
Epically
Physiologically
"Physiology" isthe study of living organisms and their bodies. "Graphically" meansvividly (often too much so), and "inquisitively" meanscuriously. "Epically" meansof epic, grand, or monumental proportions.
Example Question #738 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIOLENTLY
Aggressively
Qualitatively
Peacefully
Vibrantly
Unexpectedly
Aggressively
"Violence" and "aggression" both involvethe inappropriate use of excessive physical forceand are antonyms of peacefully. "Vibrant" can meanbright and vivid or full of energy and life. "Unexpectedly" and "expectedly" are antonyms, as are "qualitatively" and "quantitatively."
Example Question #739 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUMOROUSLY
Funnily
Superbly
Rarely
Oddly
Quietly
Funnily
一些“幽默" isfunny, full of humor. "Odd" meansunusual or strange, and "superb" meansexcellent. "Quietly" meanssoftly. "Rarely" meansinfrequently, only happening on occasion.
Example Question #740 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHILDISHLY
Predictably
Domestically
Worryingly
Immaturely
Ignorantly
Immaturely
Someone who acts "childishly" actsimmaturely. Something "predictable" isforeseeable, able to be predicted. "Domestic" and "foreign" are antonyms, as are "worryingly" and "reassuringly." And, while childish people may be ignorant, the two are not exactly synonyms; "ignorance" refers toa lack of knowledge, understanding, or comprehension.
Example Question #741 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NASTILY
Disgustingly
Disguisedly
Deliberately
Wordily
Purportedly
Disgustingly
"Nasty" and "disgusting" both meanunpleasant, sickening to the senses. To be "disguised" is toconceal one's identity by adopting a different appearance. Something that is "wordy"uses too many words. "Deliberately" meansintentionally. "Purportedly" and "supposedly" are synonyms.
Example Question #742 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAVAGELY
明亮
Exclusively
Elusively
Wildly
Furtively
Wildly
"Savage" and "wild" are synonyms, as arefurtive and secretive. Something "elusive" isdifficult to find or capture, and "brightly" and "darkly" are antonyms. Something "exclusive" isunique, restricted, or not shared with a wide audience.
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