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Example Question #914 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERICALLY
Ridiculously
Abstemiously
Irritably
Snowily
Fictitiously
Irritably
"Choleric" is a somewhat antiquated word for irritated and irascible. "Snowily" is the adverb form of "snow," and "fictitiously" is the adverb form of "fiction." Another word for "ridiculous" is ludicrous. Another word for "abstemious" is sober or temperate.
Example Question #915 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COERCIVELY
Immanently
Pruriently
Pestilently
Threateningly
Kindly
Threateningly
To "coerce" someone is to force or threaten them to do something. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent." "Pestilent" is a synonym for "deadly" or dangerous. "Prurient" means lustful or salacious, and "kind" simply means benevolent, gentle, or warmhearted.
Example Question #916 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSUPERABLY
Powerfully
Mechanically
Salaciously
Libidinously
Insurmountably
Insurmountably
Something "insuperable" is impossible to overcome or surmount. "Salacious" and "libidinous" are both synonyms for "lustful." Another word for "powerful" is potent. Another word for "mechanical" is routine or automatic.
Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLICITOUSLY
Dubiously
Guilelessly
Innocuously
Immaculately
Concernedly
Concernedly
To be "solicitous" is to be concerned or care for someone. "Dubious" means doubtful or skeptical. "Guileless" means naive, and "innocuous" means harmless. "Immaculate" is a synonym for "pristine," spotless.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUCCINCTLY
Imperceptibly
Frigidly
Attentively
Abstractly
Pithily
Pithily
"Succinct" means pithy, laconic, concise, or terse. "Abstract" is a synonym for "concrete." "Attentive" means observant or perceptive. "Imperceptible" means scarcely noticeable. "Frigid" means very cold.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRURIENTLY
Scandalously
Lustfully
Arduously
Discreetly
Embarrassingly
Lustfully
"Prurient" means lustful or lecherous. "Arduous" means difficult or strenuously. "Embarrassing" is a synonym for "humiliating," and "scandalous" is a synonym for "improper" or shocking. "Discreet" means careful and cautious or else inconspicuous.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAMANTLY
Avidly
Affably
Sternly
Insistently
Voraciously
Insistently
To be "adamant" is to be insistent or unshakable. "Affable" is a synonym for "amiable," and "voracious" is a synonym for "ravenous" or insatiable. "Avid" means eager or enthusiastic. "Stern" means strict or firm.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPPROBRIOUSLY
Vituperatively
Reluctantly
Belligerently
Recalcitrantly
Lyrically
Vituperatively
"Opprobrious" and "vituperative" both mean verbally abusive. "Recalcitrant" means uncooperative and stubborn. "Reluctant" means hesitant, and "lyrical" means poetic. "Belligerent" is another word for aggressive.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALACIOUSLY
Gently
Pruriently
Barbarously
Decorously
Vivaciously
Pruriently
"Salacious" and "prurient" both describe an indecent interest in sexual matters. "Decorous," which means polite and proper, is an antonym for this. "Barbarous" means cruel and savage. "Gentle" means tender and kind. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEAMLESSLY
Intransigently
Vicariously
Stalwart
Epigrammatically
Continuously
Continuously
"Seamless" means without a seam, bump, or interruption. "Epigrammatic" means pithy, and "stalwart" means loyal. "Intransigent" is another word for stubborn. "Vicarious" is a synonym for "secondhand" or indirect.
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