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Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENTLY
Sedulously
Urgently
Calamitously
Quintessentially
Cryptically
Urgently
"Exigent" is another word for urgent or dire. "Calamitous" means disastrous, and "cryptic" means enigmatic. "Quintessential" is a synonym for "classic," "stereotypical," or "archetypical." "Sedulous" is a synonym for "assiduous" or hardworking.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMANENTLY
Largely
Symbolically
Stingily
Inherently
Exuberantly
Inherently
"Immanent" means "inherent." "Symbolic" means representational, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Exuberant" is a synonym for "overjoyed" or ebullient. "Stingy" means miserly or thrifty.
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBDURANTLY
Vivaciously
Censoriously
Enigmatically
Recalcitrantly
Potently
Recalcitrantly
"Obdurate" means stubborn or recalcitrant. "Vivacious" means lively, spirited. "Potent" means powerful. "Censorious" is a synonym for "highly critical." "Enigmatic" is another word for mysterious.
Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESUMPTUOSLY
Laconically
Loquaciously
Dubiously
Brazenly
Lucidly
Brazenly
"Presumptuous" is a synonym for "arrogant," "brazen," or "overly confident." "Dubious" means doubtful, and "lucid" means clear. "Laconic" means concise or terse, which is a near antonym for "loquacious," or talkative.
Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTICALLY
Fractiously
Idealistically
Creatively
Zealously
Villainously
Idealistically
"Quixotic" means hopelessly, romantically idealistic. "Villainous" is a synonym for "wicked," and "fractious" means grumpy, irritable, or unruly. "Zealous" means passionately enthusiastic. Another word for "creative" is imaginative.
Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERICALLY
Fictitiously
Irritably
Snowily
Abstemiously
Ridiculously
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 #179 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COERCIVELY
Pruriently
Kindly
Immanently
Pestilently
Threateningly
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 #180 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSUPERABLY
Insurmountably
Mechanically
Powerfully
Libidinously
Salaciously
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 #1701 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLICITOUSLY
Guilelessly
Dubiously
Innocuously
Concernedly
Immaculately
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 #1702 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUCCINCTLY
Frigidly
Imperceptibly
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.
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