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Example Question #1631 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INGENIOUSLY
Histrionically
Naively
Innocuously
Innovatively
Innocently
Innovatively
"Ingenious" means clever, inventive, or innovative. Don't confuse it with "ingenuous," which means naive and innocent. "Histrionic" means melodramatic or overly theatrical, and "innocuous" means harmless.
Example Question #1632 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXECRABLY
Wonderfully
Scientifically
Dreadfully
Wondrously
Romantically
Dreadfully
"Execrable" means extremely bad, awful, and dreadful. This is an antonym for both "wonderful" and "wondrous." "Scientifically" means in a scientific manner, and "romantic" is a synonym for "amorous."
Example Question #1633 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDUOUSLY
Indolently
Indigently
Mendaciously
Laboriously
Duplicitously
Laboriously
Something that is "arduous" is "laborious" or strenuous, requiring hard and often difficult work. "Indolent" means lazy, and "indigent" means impoverished or homeless. "Mendacious" and "duplicitous" are both synonyms for dishonest.
Example Question #1634 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDECOROUSLY
Immodestly
Sporadically
Perilously
Properly
Impecuniously
Immodestly
"Indecorous" and "immodest" are both synonyms for improper. This is an antonym for "proper." "Impecunious" means penniless, impoverished. "Sporadic" means infrequent, irregular, or random, and "perilous" means dangerous.
Example Question #1635 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONICALLY
Triflingly
Immaculately
Newly
Melodramatically
Qualitatively
Melodramatically
"Histrionic" means melodramatic, overdramatic, or theatrical. "New" is an antonym for "old," and "qualitative" is an antonym for "quantitative." "Immaculate" means pristine or spotless, and "trifling" means unimportant.
Example Question #1636 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VITUPERATIVELY
Bitterly
Parsimoniously
Impartially
Arduously
Indefatigably
Bitterly
"Vituperative" means bitter, critical, and abusive. "Arduous" means laborious, difficult. "Impartial" is unbiased, while "parsimonious" is stingy and miserly. "Indefatigable" means untiring or inexhaustible.
Example Question #1637 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WANTONLY
Perceptively
Immorally
Ostentatiously
Obstreperously
Decently
Immorally
When used to describe a person, "wanton" can mean immoral, promiscuous, or indecent. "Decent" is an antonym of this concept. In other contexts, "wanton" can also mean deliberately destructive, such as a wanton act of violence. "Perceptive" means perceiving, attentive. "Obstreperous" means boisterous. "Ostentatious" means showy or pretentious.
Example Question #1638 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLAISANTLY
Frugally
Prodigally
Doggedly
Smugly
Acquiescently
Acquiescently
"Complaisant" means acquiescent, cheerfully agreeing to do things for others. This isn't to be confused with "complacent," which means smug and self-satisfied. "Prodigal" means wasteful, which is an antonym of "frugal," or economical. "Dogged" means determined and persistent.
Example Question #1639 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICIOUSLY
Ingenuously
Cryptically
Unpredictably
Trenchantly
Ingeniously
Unpredictably
"Capricious" means fickle, unpredictable, and whimsical. "Trenchant" means cutting or incisive. "Ingenious" is another word for "clever" or innovative, while "ingenuous" is another word for "innocent" or naive. Something "cryptic" is mysterious or difficult to understand.
Example Question #1640 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOLEFULLY
Gregariously
Confidently
Mournfully
Mellifluously
Impecuniously
Mournfully
Someone who is "doleful" is mournful and sorrowful. "Gregarious" is another word for social or outgoing, and "mellifluous" is another word for harmonious or sweet-sounding. "Confidence" is self-assurance. "Impecunious" means impoverished or penniless.
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