Synonyms: Adverbs

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EXORBITANTLY

Excessively

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Garrulously

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Gregariously

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Largely

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Gorgeously

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Explanation

"Exorbitant" means excessive or prohibitively high. "Gorgeous" means very beautiful, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Gregarious" describes someone who is outgoing, while "garrulous" describes someone who is talkative.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

LUGUBRIOUSLY

Glumly

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Tangibly

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Conscientiously

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Ostensibly

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Doggedly

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Explanation

"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Dogged" means determined, and "ostensible" means purported or supposed. "Conscientious" means dutiful, and "tangible" means able to be touched or felt.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MORDANTLY

Caustically

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Exaggeratedly

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Superficially

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Domestically

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Exotically

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Explanation

"Mordant" means caustic, acerbic, or biting. "Exotic" means foreign and is a near antonym to "domestic." "Exaggerated" means overstated or overemphasized, and "superficial" means shallow.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PERSONABLY

Congenially

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Affectionately

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Fondly

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Monstrously

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Disagreeably

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Explanation

"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PALATABLY

Acceptably

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Despicably

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Expertly

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Unbearably

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Contemptibly

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Explanation

Something "palatable" may be edible, or it may be "acceptable" and agreeable. It depends on the context. "Despicable" means loathsome or contemptible. "Expert" means skillful, and "unbearable" means intolerable or insufferable.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SUPERFICIALLY

Shallowly

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Congenially

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Unbearably

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Astutely

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Pugnaciously

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Explanation

"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Congenial," or "genial," means friendly and personable. "Pugnacious" means argumentative and combative. "Unbearable" means insufferable or intolerable. "Astute" means sharp or shrewd.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ELUSIVELY

Evasively

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Skillfully

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Immediately

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Despairingly

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Mysteriously

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Explanation

"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.

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Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

VEHEMENTLY

passionately

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calmly

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reluctantly

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rapidly

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truthfully

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Explanation

"Vehemently"means with strong feeling or passion.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PLACIDLY

Calmly

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Happily

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Aggressively

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Meekly

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Celestially

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Explanation

"Placid" means calm and tranquil, which is an antonym of "aggressive." "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms. "Celestial" is a synonym for "heavenly." "Meek" means timid.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INCISIVELY

Cuttingly

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Chronically

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Frivolously

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Vigilantly

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Vacantly

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Explanation

"Incisive" (usually used to describe people or thought processes) means acute, sharp, or cutting. "Chronically" means persistently. "Vacant" means empty. "Vigilant" means alert and watchful. "Frivolous" means carefree, flighty, and flippant.