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Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAWKISHLY
Clairvoyantly
Scurrilously
Potently
Plaintively
Sentimentally
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 #222 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCILY
Prodigally
Cheekily
Surreptitiously
Acquiescently
Complaisantly
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 #223 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LANGUOROUSLY
Torpidly
Happily
Vacuously
Insipidly
Vividly
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 #224 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUSLY
Skeptically
Clangorously
Preposterously
Ingeniously
Coercively
Skeptically
"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRIMORDIALLY
Elementarily
Enigmatically
Contritely
Anciently
Discursively
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 #226 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCONSCIONABLY
Indefensibly
Furiously
Capriciously
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 #231 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUSLY
Hazily
Distinctly
Circumspectly
Distinguishedly
Smilingly
Hazily
"Nebulous" means hazy, foggy, or indistinct. This is an antonym for "distinct." "Distinguished" means eminent or illustrious. "Circumspect" means cautious, withdrawn.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BLATANT
satisfactory
obvious
manageable
old
unpleasant
obvious
"Blatant:" lacking in subtlety, or obvious.
Example Question #968 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
IRRATIONAL
Groundless
Unknown
Perfect
Flexible
Horrid
Groundless
"Irrational" means making no logical sense, or groundless.
Example Question #968 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
POLEMICAL.
Controversial
Bossy
Whimsical
Determined
Outlandish
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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