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Example Question #195 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLAVISHLY
Pertinaciously
Notoriously
Capriciously
Proudly
Subserviently
Subserviently
"Slavish" means subservient, fawning, in the manner of a servant. This is an antonym for "proud." "Notorious" means infamous, and "pertinacious" means determined or persistent. A synonym for "capricious" is mercurial.
Example Question #196 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMODIOUSLY
Capaciously
Exigently
Grandly
Solicitously
Electively
Capaciously
"Commodious" means spacious, capacious, and roomy. "Exigent" is a synonym for "urgent," and "elective" is a synonym for "optional." "Solicitous" means concerned and caring. "Grand" means large, impressive, and sweeping.
Example Question #197 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECUMENICALLY
Argumentatively
Dubiously
Speciously
Catholically
Precisely
Catholically
"Ecumenical" means inclusive, universal, or catholic (not to be confused with Catholic, which is a specific Christian religion). "Argumentative" means quarrelsome or combative. "Specious" means false or misleading. "Precise" is a synonym for "exact," and "dubious" is a synonym for "doubtful" or suspicious, depending on context.
Example Question #198 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSTEROUSLY
Absurdly
Humbly
Wretchedly
Disguisedly
Deservedly
Absurdly
"Preposterous" means absurd, outlandish. Don't confuse this with an "impostor," or someone who disguises themselves to look like another person. "Deservedly" means well-earned. "Wretched" is a synonym for "miserable" or abject, and "humble" is a synonym for "modest."
Example Question #199 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFICACIOUSLY
Capaciously
Stringently
Effectively
Irascibly
Haphazardly
Effectively
"Efficacious" is a synonym for "effectual" or effective. "Capacious" means spacious, perhaps even palatial. "Stringent" means strict, severe, or demanding. "Haphazard" means random, slapdash. "Irascible" is a synonym for "irritable," petulant.
Example Question #200 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACHRYMOSELY
Illegitimately
Histrionically
Tearfully
Ravenously
Cholerically
Tearfully
"Lachrymose" is a word for tearful, weepy. "Illegitimate" is an antonym for "legitimate," and "choleric" is a synonym for "irritable" or irascible. "Ravenous" means very hungry, voracious. "Histrionic" means melodramatic, hysterical.
Example Question #201 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRULENTLY
Ostentatiously
Innovatively
Superfluously
Bitterly
Ingeniously
Bitterly
"Virulent" means bitter or extremely harmful, depending on the context (e.g. a virulent tirade or a virulent disease). "Ingenious" is a synonym for "clever" and "innovative." "Superfluous" means excessive or unnecessary. "Ostentatious" means showy in a conspicuous, pretentious way.
Example Question #202 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNIRONICALLY
Insincerely
Deplorably
Trenchantly
Earnestly
Mordantly
Earnestly
If something is "not ironic," it is sincere or in earnest. "Mordant" and "trenchant" are synonyms for harsh, cutting. "Deplorable" means reprehensible or disgraceful.
Example Question #203 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENDIPITOUSLY
Fortunately
Religiously
Heedlessly
Cacophonously
Sibilantly
Fortunately
"Serendipity" is luck or random good fortune. This isn't the same thing as "religious" or "faithful." "Heedless" means reckless, unmindful, and incautious. "Sibilant" describes a hissing sound, and "cacophonous" describes a chaotic mess of sound.
Example Question #204 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCULARLY
Obdurately
Execrably
Jokingly
Disarmingly
Insufferably
Jokingly
"Jocular" means joking, humorous. "Execrable" means terrible, dreadful. "Insufferable" is a synonym for "dreadful." "Obdurate" means stubborn, recalcitrant. "Disarming" means charming or beguiling.
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