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Example Question #1664 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERICALLY
Snowily
Ridiculously
Irritably
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 #1665 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COERCIVELY
Immanently
Pestilently
Pruriently
Kindly
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 #1666 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSUPERABLY
Libidinously
Powerfully
Insurmountably
Mechanically
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 #1667 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLICITOUSLY
Guilelessly
Dubiously
Immaculately
Concernedly
Innocuously
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 #1668 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUCCINCTLY
Attentively
Frigidly
Abstractly
Imperceptibly
Pithily
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 #1669 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRURIENTLY
Lustfully
Embarrassingly
Discreetly
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 #1670 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAMANTLY
Sternly
Voraciously
Avidly
Insistently
Affably
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 #921 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPPROBRIOUSLY
Reluctantly
Vituperatively
Belligerently
Recalcitrantly
Lyrically
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 #922 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALACIOUSLY
Gently
Barbarously
Pruriently
Decorously
Vivaciously
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 #923 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEAMLESSLY
Stalwart
Intransigently
Continuously
Vicariously
Epigrammatically
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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