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Example Question #931 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSTEROUSLY
Absurdly
Disguisedly
Humbly
Deservedly
Wretchedly
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 #935 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFICACIOUSLY
Irascibly
Haphazardly
Capaciously
Stringently
Effectively
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 #936 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACHRYMOSELY
Illegitimately
Histrionically
Tearfully
Cholerically
Ravenously
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 #932 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRULENTLY
Bitterly
Innovatively
Ingeniously
Superfluously
Ostentatiously
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 #933 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNIRONICALLY
Earnestly
Deplorably
Mordantly
Trenchantly
Insincerely
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 #1684 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENDIPITOUSLY
Fortunately
Religiously
Heedlessly
Cacophonously
Sibilantly
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 #1685 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCULARLY
Insufferably
Jokingly
Obdurately
Disarmingly
Execrably
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 #201 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERACIOUSLY
Truthfully
Ostentatiously
Covertly
Circumspectly
Mendaciously
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 #202 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMURELY
Immanently
Secretively
Modestly
Unwittingly
Perceptively
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 #203 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTERMINABLY
Vehemently
Dubiously
Ceaselessly
Rudely
Vociferously
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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