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Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BALEFULLY
Menacingly
Candidly
Drunkenly
Saucily
Gleefully
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 #1751 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIOUSLY
Abstemiously
Drolly
Superciliously
Haughtily
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 #223 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAWKISHLY
Clairvoyantly
Potently
Plaintively
Sentimentally
Scurrilously
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 #224 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCILY
Cheekily
Prodigally
Acquiescently
Complaisantly
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 #225 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LANGUOROUSLY
Vacuously
Torpidly
Happily
Vividly
Insipidly
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 #226 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUSLY
Coercively
Ingeniously
Clangorously
Preposterously
Skeptically
Skeptically
"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.
Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRIMORDIALLY
Enigmatically
Discursively
Elementarily
Anciently
Contritely
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 #228 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCONSCIONABLY
Vociferously
Furiously
Capriciously
Exigently
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 #2511 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUSLY
Distinguishedly
Distinctly
Circumspectly
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
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INCITE
capitilize
enclose
uproot
encourage
follow
encourage
"Incite" means to stir up or encourage, often regarding unlawful behavior.
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