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Example Question #929 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEJORATIVELY
Pleasantly
Luridly
Morbidly
Derogatorily
Complaisantly
Derogatorily
"Pejorative" means disparaging or derogatory. "Lurid" is a synonym for "bright" and garish. "Complaisant" means obliging, agreeable, or giving in easily. "Pleasant" means enjoyable, friendly, or nice. "Morbid" means macabre or abnormally interested in death and disease.
Example Question #930 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRILOUSLY
Truthfully
Ostentatiously
Infectiously
Scandalously
Pithily
Scandalously
Something "scurrilous" spreads slanderous, scandalous, and sometimes humorous claims about someone. A synonym for "infectious" is contagious, and a synonym for "truthful" is "honest." "Pithy" means succinct and terse, to the point. "Ostentatious" means showy or pretentious.
Example Question #1721 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLAVISHLY
Subserviently
Notoriously
Pertinaciously
Proudly
Capriciously
Subserviently
"Slavish" means subservient, fawning, in the manner of a servant. This is an antonym for "proud." "Notorious" means infamous, and "pertinacious" means determined or persistent. A synonym for "capricious" is mercurial.
Example Question #1722 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMODIOUSLY
Capaciously
Exigently
Electively
Grandly
Solicitously
Capaciously
"Commodious" means spacious, capacious, and roomy. "Exigent" is a synonym for "urgent," and "elective" is a synonym for "optional." "Solicitous" means concerned and caring. "Grand" means large, impressive, and sweeping.
Example Question #1723 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECUMENICALLY
Speciously
Catholically
Precisely
Argumentatively
Dubiously
Catholically
"Ecumenical" means inclusive, universal, or catholic (not to be confused with Catholic, which is a specific Christian religion). "Argumentative" means quarrelsome or combative. "Specious" means false or misleading. "Precise" is a synonym for "exact," and "dubious" is a synonym for "doubtful" or suspicious, depending on context.
Example Question #1724 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSTEROUSLY
Absurdly
Deservedly
Disguisedly
Wretchedly
Humbly
Absurdly
"Preposterous" means absurd, outlandish. Don't confuse this with an "impostor," or someone who disguises themselves to look like another person. "Deservedly" means well-earned. "Wretched" is a synonym for "miserable" or abject, and "humble" is a synonym for "modest."
Example Question #1725 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFICACIOUSLY
Haphazardly
Effectively
Stringently
Irascibly
Capaciously
Effectively
"Efficacious" is a synonym for "effectual" or effective. "Capacious" means spacious, perhaps even palatial. "Stringent" means strict, severe, or demanding. "Haphazard" means random, slapdash. "Irascible" is a synonym for "irritable," petulant.
Example Question #1726 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACHRYMOSELY
Histrionically
Illegitimately
Ravenously
Cholerically
Tearfully
Tearfully
"Lachrymose" is a word for tearful, weepy. "Illegitimate" is an antonym for "legitimate," and "choleric" is a synonym for "irritable" or irascible. "Ravenous" means very hungry, voracious. "Histrionic" means melodramatic, hysterical.
Example Question #1727 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRULENTLY
Superfluously
Ostentatiously
Innovatively
Bitterly
Ingeniously
Bitterly
"Virulent" means bitter or extremely harmful, depending on the context (e.g. a virulent tirade or a virulent disease). "Ingenious" is a synonym for "clever" and "innovative." "Superfluous" means excessive or unnecessary. "Ostentatious" means showy in a conspicuous, pretentious way.
Example Question #1728 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNIRONICALLY
Insincerely
Mordantly
Deplorably
Earnestly
Trenchantly
Earnestly
If something is "not ironic," it is sincere or in earnest. "Mordant" and "trenchant" are synonyms for harsh, cutting. "Deplorable" means reprehensible or disgraceful.
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