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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
Immaculately
Concernedly
Guilelessly
Dubiously
Innocuously
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
Pithily
Abstractly
Attentively
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
Arduously
Embarrassingly
Discreetly
Scandalously
Lustfully
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
Voraciously
Insistently
Avidly
Sternly
Affably
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
Belligerently
Lyrically
Reluctantly
Vituperatively
Recalcitrantly
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
Vivaciously
Decorously
Barbarously
Pruriently
Gently
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
Intransigently
Vicariously
Epigrammatically
Stalwart
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
Punishingly
Fanatically
Clangorously
Triflingly
Gelidly
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
Optimistically
Cynically
Unlawfully
Prophetically
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
Petulantly
Indigently
Indignantly
Fantastically
Deplorably
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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