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Example Question #951 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNWITTINGLY
Eruditely
Reluctantly
Glibly
Serendipitously
Unknowingly
Unknowingly
"Unwitting" means unknowing or unaware. "Erudite" means scholarly and learned. "Reluctant" is a synonym for "hesitant," while "serendipitous" means lucky or fortune. "Glib" means smooth-talking, slick, polished.
Example Question #952 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBLIMINALLY
Punitively
Thrillingly
Esoterically
Subconsciously
Copiously
Subconsciously
Something "subliminal" is below someone's consciousness or awareness. "Esoteric" is a synonym for "abstruse" or scholarly, and "copious" means abundant or profuse. "Punitive" is another word for punishing. "Thrilling" means exciting, galvanizing, or even shocking.
Example Question #953 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CIRCUMSPECTLY
Bodaciously
Inquisitively
Repentantly
Repetitively
Cautiously
Cautiously
"Circumspect" means cautious, wary, or guarded. "Bodacious" means excellent or very admirable, and "inquisitive" means questioning or curious. "Repentant" is a synonym for "penitent" or contrite. Another word for "repetitive" is "redundant."
Example Question #954 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLANGOROUSLY
Ephemerally
Pessimistically
Loudly
Repugnantly
Idealistically
Loudly
"Clangorous" means loud, clamorous, noisy. "Pessimistic" is an antonym for "optimistic" or hopeful. Another word for "idealistic" is quixotic, a word derived from the Spanish novel Don Quixote. "Repugnant" means vile or loathsome. "Ephemeral" means short-lived, fleeting, brief.
Example Question #955 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRILOUSLY
Libelously
Courageously
Laconically
Hypocritically
Dreadfully
Libelously
"Scurrilous" describes slanderous (false) and often scandalous or vulgar rumors designed to discredit a person or group. "Laconic" means concise or terse. "Courageous" is a synonym for "brave," and "dreadful" is a synonym for "frightful" and awful. A "hypocrite" is someone who pretends to hold certain beliefs or live by certain standards that he/she does not actually abide by.
Example Question #956 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNSAVORILY
Rambunctiously
Petulantly
Determinedly
Disreputably
Subliminally
Disreputably
"Unsavory" means disagreeable, disreputable. It often describes a person, area, or situation. "Rambunctious" is another word for boisterous, and "subliminal" is another word for subconscious. "Determined" is a synonym for "dogged" or "resolute." "Petulant" is a synonym for "peevish" or irritable.
Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORLORNLY
Sadly
Daringly
Ingenuously
Childishly
Sublimely
Sadly
"Forlorn" means sad, pathetic, and downcast. "Sublime" means exalted, awesome. "Ingenuous" can mean innocent, naive, or even childish. Something "daring" is bold or risky.
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCOUTHLY
Pruriently
Bombastically
Pompously
Rudely
Hatefully
Rudely
"Uncouth" means coarse, unrefined, brutish, or rude. "Prurient" means lustful and lecherous. "Bombastic" and "pompous" are synonyms. "Hateful" and "loving" are antonyms, of course.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BALEFULLY
Gleefully
Saucily
Drunkenly
Menacingly
Candidly
Menacingly
"Baleful" means threatening, menacing, and hostile. "Candid" means sincere and frank. "Drunken" is a synonym for "inebriated," and "saucy" is a synonym for "cheeky." Gleeful" means joyful, elated.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIOUSLY
Abstemiously
Superciliously
Sycophantically
Haughtily
Drolly
Sycophantically
"Obsequious" means sycophantic, fawning, flattering, or servile. This is an antonym for "haughty," which also means supercilious. "Droll" means humorous, particularly in a dry way. "Abstemious" means temperate or moderate.
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