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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 #2461 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLICITOUSLY
Guilelessly
Immaculately
Innocuously
Dubiously
Concernedly
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 #2462 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUCCINCTLY
Attentively
Pithily
Abstractly
Imperceptibly
Frigidly
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.
Example Question #1711 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRURIENTLY
Discreetly
Embarrassingly
Lustfully
Scandalously
Arduously
Lustfully
"Prurient" means lustful or lecherous. "Arduous" means difficult or strenuously. "Embarrassing" is a synonym for "humiliating," and "scandalous" is a synonym for "improper" or shocking. "Discreet" means careful and cautious or else inconspicuous.
Example Question #1712 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAMANTLY
Affably
Insistently
Sternly
Avidly
Voraciously
Insistently
To be "adamant" is to be insistent or unshakable. "Affable" is a synonym for "amiable," and "voracious" is a synonym for "ravenous" or insatiable. "Avid" means eager or enthusiastic. "Stern" means strict or firm.
Example Question #1713 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPPROBRIOUSLY
Belligerently
Vituperatively
Lyrically
Recalcitrantly
Reluctantly
Vituperatively
"Opprobrious" and "vituperative" both mean verbally abusive. "Recalcitrant" means uncooperative and stubborn. "Reluctant" means hesitant, and "lyrical" means poetic. "Belligerent" is another word for aggressive.
Example Question #1714 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALACIOUSLY
Pruriently
Decorously
Vivaciously
Barbarously
Gently
Pruriently
"Salacious" and "prurient" both describe an indecent interest in sexual matters. "Decorous," which means polite and proper, is an antonym for this. "Barbarous" means cruel and savage. "Gentle" means tender and kind. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #1715 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEAMLESSLY
Intransigently
Vicariously
Stalwart
Epigrammatically
Continuously
Continuously
"Seamless" means without a seam, bump, or interruption. "Epigrammatic" means pithy, and "stalwart" means loyal. "Intransigent" is another word for stubborn. "Vicarious" is a synonym for "secondhand" or indirect.
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