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Example Question #961 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAWKISHLY
Potently
Clairvoyantly
Sentimentally
Plaintively
Scurrilously
Sentimentally
"Mawkish" means overly sentimental or maudlin. "Clairvoyant" means able to predict the future, and "plaintive" means poignant. "Potent" is a synonym for "powerful." "Scurrilous" describes something that is both libellous and scandalous.
Example Question #962 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCILY
Acquiescently
Prodigally
Surreptitiously
Complaisantly
Cheekily
Cheekily
"Saucy" is a word for cheeky, flippant, or impudent. "Complaisant" is a synonym for "acquiescent." "Prodigal" is a synonym for "wasteful" or profligate. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms.
Example Question #963 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LANGUOROUSLY
Insipidly
Happily
Vacuously
Vividly
Torpidly
Torpidly
"Languorous" means torpid, lethargic, or lazy because of tiredness. "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms, of course, as are "vivid" and "insipid." "Vacuous" means inane, unintelligent, and vacant.
Example Question #964 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUSLY
Preposterously
Ingeniously
Coercively
Skeptically
Clangorously
Skeptically
"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.
Example Question #965 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRIMORDIALLY
Enigmatically
Anciently
Discursively
Contritely
Elementarily
Anciently
"Primordial" means ancient or prehistoric. "Discursive" means rambling or digressive. "Elementary" means simple or basic. "Enigmatic" means mysterious or cryptic. "Contrite" means penitent, remorseful.
Example Question #966 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCONSCIONABLY
Capriciously
Indefensibly
Furiously
Exigently
Vociferously
Indefensibly
"Unconscionable" means immoral, unethical, or indefensible. "Exigent" means urgent, and "capricious" means whimsical. "Vociferous" means vocal and vehement. "Furious" means very angry.
Example Question #967 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUSLY
Distinguishedly
Circumspectly
Distinctly
Smilingly
Hazily
Hazily
"Nebulous" means hazy, foggy, or indistinct. This is an antonym for "distinct." "Distinguished" means eminent or illustrious. "Circumspect" means cautious, withdrawn.
Example Question #961 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BLATANT
satisfactory
obvious
manageable
unpleasant
old
obvious
"Blatant:" lacking in subtlety, or obvious.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
IRRATIONAL
Unknown
Perfect
Flexible
Horrid
Groundless
Groundless
"Irrational" means making no logical sense, or groundless.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
POLEMICAL.
Bossy
Whimsical
Controversial
Outlandish
Determined
Controversial
“Polemical” is a noun used to describe a passionate and controversial argument. For clarification, whimsical means quirky or weird; outlandish means eccentric, bold and bizarre.
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