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Example Question #1701 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENTLY
Urgently
Quintessentially
Calamitously
Cryptically
Sedulously
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 #1702 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMANENTLY
Symbolically
Inherently
Largely
Stingily
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 #1703 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBDURANTLY
Potently
Censoriously
Vivaciously
Recalcitrantly
Enigmatically
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 #1704 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESUMPTUOSLY
Loquaciously
Lucidly
Laconically
Dubiously
Brazenly
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 #1705 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTICALLY
Creatively
Fractiously
Zealously
Idealistically
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 #1706 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERICALLY
Irritably
Ridiculously
Snowily
Abstemiously
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 #1707 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COERCIVELY
Pestilently
Pruriently
Kindly
Threateningly
Immanently
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 #1708 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSUPERABLY
Powerfully
Libidinously
Salaciously
Insurmountably
Mechanically
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 #1709 : Synonyms
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 #1710 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUCCINCTLY
Frigidly
Pithily
Abstractly
Attentively
Imperceptibly
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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