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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.
Example Question #1731 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENDIPITOUSLY
Sibilantly
Fortunately
Cacophonously
Heedlessly
Religiously
Fortunately
"Serendipity" is luck or random good fortune. This isn't the same thing as "religious" or "faithful." "Heedless" means reckless, unmindful, and incautious. "Sibilant" describes a hissing sound, and "cacophonous" describes a chaotic mess of sound.
Example Question #1732 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCULARLY
Disarmingly
Insufferably
Execrably
Obdurately
Jokingly
Jokingly
"Jocular" means joking, humorous. "Execrable" means terrible, dreadful. "Insufferable" is a synonym for "dreadful." "Obdurate" means stubborn, recalcitrant. "Disarming" means charming or beguiling.
Example Question #1733 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERACIOUSLY
Truthfully
Mendaciously
Ostentatiously
Circumspectly
Covertly
Truthfully
"Veracious" is a synonym for "truthful." This is an antonym for "mendacious," which means dishonest. "Circumspect" means cautious, guarded. "Covert" means furtive, secretive, or stealthy. "Ostentatious" is a synonym for "showy."
Example Question #1734 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMURELY
Modestly
Immanently
Unwittingly
Perceptively
Secretively
Modestly
"Demure" means modest, meek, or shy and is almost always used to describe a young lady. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent," and "perceptive" means insightful, intuitive. "Unwitting" means unaware, unknowing, or even oblivious. "Secretive" means stealthy or furtive.
Example Question #1735 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTERMINABLY
Rudely
Vociferously
Ceaselessly
Vehemently
Dubiously
Ceaselessly
"Interminable" means ceaseless, unending. "Dubious" can mean doubtful or suspicious, depending on the context. "Vociferous" and "vehement" are synonyms. Another word for "rude" is impolite, discourteous.
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