fatally, candidly, expeditiously, intuitively, adversely: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from TOEFL Vocabulary set 82. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. fatally · adverb/ˈfeɪtəli/

   in a manner that causes death or serious injury

   The driver fatally crashed into a tree after losing control of the vehicle.

   Synonyms: mortally, lethally, terminally

   Origin: from Latin fatālis, from fatum meaning 'fate, destiny'

2. candidly · adverb/ˈkændɪdli/

   in an honest and straightforward manner

   She candidly admitted that she had made a mistake in her assessment of the project.

   Synonyms: frankly, openly, honestly

   Origin: The word 'candidly' originates from the Latin 'candidus', meaning 'white, shining, or frank', which evolved into the Late Latin ' candidus' meaning 'blameless or honest'.

3. expeditiously · adverb/ˌɛk.spəˈdɪʃ.əs.li/

   in a prompt and efficient manner

   The project was completed expeditiously, allowing the team to meet the tight deadline without compromising quality.

   Synonyms: quickly, swiftly, promptly

   Origin: from Latin 'expeditus', meaning 'unimpeded, free, unoccupied'

4. intuitively · adverb/ɪnˈtuːɪt̬ɪvli/

   in a manner that is based on instinctive feeling rather than conscious reasoning

   She intuitively understood the emotions of her friends without them having to say a word.

   Synonyms: instinctively, inherently, intrinsically

   Origin: from Middle French 'intuitif' or Latin 'intuitivus', from 'intueri' meaning 'to look at, consider, observe'

5. adversely · adverb/ædˈvɜrslɪ/

   in a harmful or unfavorable manner

   The new regulations may adversely affect small businesses that are struggling to survive.

   Synonyms: negatively, unfavorably, detrimentally

   Origin: from the Latin 'adversus', meaning 'turned against', which is derived from 'ad-' (to) + 'vertere' (to turn)