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Example Question #1714 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUSLY
Ingeniously
Skeptically
Coercively
Preposterously
Clangorously
Skeptically
"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.
Example Question #1715 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRIMORDIALLY
Discursively
Anciently
Contritely
Elementarily
Enigmatically
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 #1716 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCONSCIONABLY
Capriciously
Exigently
Indefensibly
Vociferously
Furiously
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 #1717 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUSLY
Circumspectly
Distinctly
Hazily
Smilingly
Distinguishedly
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 "Circumspect" means cautious, withdrawn.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 About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INCITE
enclose
capitilize
uproot
encourage
follow
encourage
"Incite" means to stir up or encourage, often regarding unlawful behavior.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LAUD
correct
provoke
praise
challenge
conform
praise
"Laud" means to praise highly.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters
ACCEDE
wonder
leave
consent
imitate
place
consent
Accede means to agree to a demand or to consent to something.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters
BICKER
nitpick
argue
create
fly
stabalize
argue
Bicker means to argue about small things
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters
EXALT
construct
map
exile
draw
worship
worship
Exalt means to hold someone/something in high regard, or to worship.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DETER
mediate
discourage
taunt
block off
translate
discourage
Deter means to discourage someone from doing something.
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