Vocabulary (Adverb)

Question 1

Inadvertently (adverb)

Answer 1

without intention; accidentally
E.g. his name had been inadvertently omitted from the list.

Question 2

Intermittently (adverb)

Answer 2

at irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily
E.g he has worked intermittently in a variety of jobs
E.g. an intermittently amusing plot.

Question 3

Grimly (adverb)

Answer 3

in a very serious, gloomy, or depressing manner
E.g. “It’s not good,” I replied grimly

Question 4

Outright (adverb)

Answer 4

immediately or instantly
E.g. the impact killed four horses outright.

Question 5

Precariously(adverb)

Answer 5

in a way that is not securely in position and is likely to fall or collapse
E.g. the homes hung precariously over the edge of a huge crevice

Question 6

Incredulously (adverb)

Answer 6

in a manner indicating disbelief
E.g. “What ?” I asked incredulously
E.g. everyone stared incredulously at the boy.

Question 7

Adversely (adverb)

Answer 7

in a way that prevents success or development; harmfully or unfavourably
E.g. his self-confidence was adversely affected for years to come.

Question 8

Hastily (adverb)

Answer 8

with excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly
E.g. maybe I acted too hastily
E.g. he hastily changed the subject.

Question 9

Smugly (adverb)

Answer 9

in a way that shows excessive satisfaction or pride in oneself
E.g. I smiled smugly to myself
E.g. someone smugly points out an error.

Question 10

Exponentially (adverb)

Answer 10

(with reference to an increase) more and more rapidly
E.g. our business has been growing exponentially.

Question 11

Merely (adverb)

Answer 11

Just; only ;used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more; nothing more
E.g. These columns have no function and are merely decorative.
E.g. I wasn’t complaining, I merely said that I was tired.
E.g. I didn’t say that you had to go - I merely suggested that you might want to go.
E.g.The minister’s speech had merely fogged the issue.
E.g. He called the new building unoriginal and said that it merely aped the classical traditions.

Question 12

Acutely (adverb)

Answer 12

completely or extremely
E.g. Management is acutely aware of the resentment that their decision may cause.
E.g. Another scandal would be acutely embarrassing for the government.

Question 13

Impishly (adverb)

Answer 13

in a way that takes pleasure in causing trouble, but may be funny and attractive
E.g. She grinned impishly at the camera.
E.g. “Well, I’m not sure,” he replied impishly