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Example Question #1701 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNWITTINGLY
Unknowingly
Glibly
Eruditely
Serendipitously
Reluctantly
Unknowingly
"Unwitting" means unknowing or unaware. "Erudite" means scholarly and learned. "Reluctant" is a synonym for "hesitant," while "serendipitous" means lucky or fortune. "Glib" means smooth-talking, slick, polished.
Example Question #1702 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBLIMINALLY
Punitively
Subconsciously
Esoterically
Copiously
Thrillingly
Subconsciously
Something "subliminal" is below someone's consciousness or awareness. "Esoteric" is a synonym for "abstruse" or scholarly, and "copious" means abundant or profuse. "Punitive" is another word for punishing. "Thrilling" means exciting, galvanizing, or even shocking.
Example Question #1703 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CIRCUMSPECTLY
Repentantly
Bodaciously
Cautiously
Repetitively
Inquisitively
Cautiously
"Circumspect" means cautious, wary, or guarded. "Bodacious" means excellent or very admirable, and "inquisitive" means questioning or curious. "Repentant" is a synonym for "penitent" or contrite. Another word for "repetitive" is "redundant."
Example Question #1704 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLANGOROUSLY
Ephemerally
Idealistically
Loudly
Pessimistically
Repugnantly
Loudly
"Clangorous" means loud, clamorous, noisy. "Pessimistic" is an antonym for "optimistic" or hopeful. Another word for "idealistic" is quixotic, a word derived from the Spanish novel Don Quixote. "Repugnant" means vile or loathsome. "Ephemeral" means short-lived, fleeting, brief.
Example Question #1705 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRILOUSLY
Dreadfully
Hypocritically
Libelously
Courageously
Laconically
Libelously
"Scurrilous" describes slanderous (false) and often scandalous or vulgar rumors designed to discredit a person or group. "Laconic" means concise or terse. "Courageous" is a synonym for "brave," and "dreadful" is a synonym for "frightful" and awful. A "hypocrite" is someone who pretends to hold certain beliefs or live by certain standards that he/she does not actually abide by.
Example Question #1706 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNSAVORILY
Subliminally
Petulantly
Determinedly
Disreputably
Rambunctiously
Disreputably
"Unsavory" means disagreeable, disreputable. It often describes a person, area, or situation. "Rambunctious" is another word for boisterous, and "subliminal" is another word for subconscious. "Determined" is a synonym for "dogged" or "resolute." "Petulant" is a synonym for "peevish" or irritable.
Example Question #1707 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORLORNLY
Sublimely
Ingenuously
Sadly
Daringly
Childishly
Sadly
"Forlorn" means sad, pathetic, and downcast. "Sublime" means exalted, awesome. "Ingenuous" can mean innocent, naive, or even childish. Something "daring" is bold or risky.
Example Question #1708 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCOUTHLY
Bombastically
Hatefully
Pruriently
Rudely
Pompously
Rudely
"Uncouth" means coarse, unrefined, brutish, or rude. "Prurient" means lustful and lecherous. "Bombastic" and "pompous" are synonyms. "Hateful" and "loving" are antonyms, of course.
Example Question #1709 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BALEFULLY
Gleefully
Candidly
Menacingly
Drunkenly
Saucily
Menacingly
"Baleful" means threatening, menacing, and hostile. "Candid" means sincere and frank. "Drunken" is a synonym for "inebriated," and "saucy" is a synonym for "cheeky." Gleeful" means joyful, elated.
Example Question #1710 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIOUSLY
Abstemiously
Haughtily
Sycophantically
Superciliously
Drolly
Sycophantically
"Obsequious" means sycophantic, fawning, flattering, or servile. This is an antonym for "haughty," which also means supercilious. "Droll" means humorous, particularly in a dry way. "Abstemious" means temperate or moderate.
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