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Example Question #1751 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BALEFULLY
Menacingly
Gleefully
Saucily
Drunkenly
Candidly
Menacingly
"Baleful" means threatening, menacing, and hostile. "Candid" means sincere and frank. "Drunken" is a synonym for "inebriated," and "saucy" is a synonym for "cheeky." Gleeful" means joyful, elated.
Example Question #1752 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIOUSLY
Haughtily
Drolly
Superciliously
Abstemiously
Sycophantically
Sycophantically
"Obsequious" means sycophantic, fawning, flattering, or servile. This is an antonym for "haughty," which also means supercilious. "Droll" means humorous, particularly in a dry way. "Abstemious" means temperate or moderate.
Example Question #1753 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAWKISHLY
Plaintively
Scurrilously
Sentimentally
Clairvoyantly
Potently
Sentimentally
"Mawkish" means overly sentimental or maudlin. "Clairvoyant" means able to predict the future, and "plaintive" means poignant. "Potent" is a synonym for "powerful." "Scurrilous" describes something that is both libellous and scandalous.
Example Question #1754 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCILY
Complaisantly
Acquiescently
Cheekily
Prodigally
Surreptitiously
Cheekily
"Saucy" is a word for cheeky, flippant, or impudent. "Complaisant" is a synonym for "acquiescent." "Prodigal" is a synonym for "wasteful" or profligate. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms.
Example Question #1755 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LANGUOROUSLY
Torpidly
Vacuously
Vividly
Insipidly
Happily
Torpidly
"Languorous" means torpid, lethargic, or lazy because of tiredness. "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms, of course, as are "vivid" and "insipid." "Vacuous" means inane, unintelligent, and vacant.
Example Question #1756 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUSLY
Coercively
Ingeniously
Skeptically
Clangorously
Preposterously
Skeptically
"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.
Example Question #1757 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRIMORDIALLY
Elementarily
Anciently
Discursively
Contritely
Enigmatically
Anciently
"Primordial" means ancient or prehistoric. "Discursive" means rambling or digressive. "Elementary" means simple or basic. "Enigmatic" means mysterious or cryptic. "Contrite" means penitent, remorseful.
Example Question #1758 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCONSCIONABLY
Vociferously
Exigently
Furiously
Capriciously
Indefensibly
Indefensibly
"Unconscionable" means immoral, unethical, or indefensible. "Exigent" means urgent, and "capricious" means whimsical. "Vociferous" means vocal and vehement. "Furious" means very angry.
Example Question #1759 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUSLY
Distinguishedly
Circumspectly
Distinctly
Hazily
Smilingly
Hazily
"Nebulous" means hazy, foggy, or indistinct. This is an antonym for "distinct." "Distinguished" means eminent or illustrious. "Circumspect" means cautious, withdrawn.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INCITE
enclose
capitilize
uproot
encourage
follow
encourage
"Incite" means to stir up or encourage, often regarding unlawful behavior.
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