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Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLICITOUSLY
Innocuously
Immaculately
Guilelessly
Concernedly
Dubiously
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
Attentively
Abstractly
Frigidly
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
Embarrassingly
Discreetly
Lustfully
Scandalously
Arduously
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
Affably
Insistently
Sternly
Avidly
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
Reluctantly
Belligerently
Recalcitrantly
Vituperatively
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
Barbarously
Pruriently
Vivaciously
Gently
Decorously
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
Continuously
Stalwart
Vicariously
Epigrammatically
Intransigently
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.
Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNITIVELY
Clangorously
Punishingly
Gelidly
Triflingly
Fanatically
Punishingly
"Punitive" is a synonym for "punishing." "Clangorous" means loud and clamorous. "Gelid" is a synonym for "icy" or cold. "Trifling" means trivial and unimportant. "Fanatic" means zealously militant.
Example Question #189 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINELY
Unlawfully
Optimistically
Prophetically
Cynically
Frankly
Optimistically
"Sanguine" means cheerful and "optimistic." This is an antonym for "cynical," or pessimistic. "Prophetic" means clairvoyant, able to see the future. Another word for "unlawful" is illegal, and another word for "frank" is forthright.
Example Question #190 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPREHENSIBLY
Indignantly
Deplorably
Indigently
Petulantly
Fantastically
Deplorably
"Reprehensible" is a synonym for deplorable, detestable. Another word for "fantastical" is magical, and another word for "petulant" is irritable or peevish. "Indignant" means resentful, offended, and annoyed, whereas "indigent" means vagrant or penniless.
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