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Example Question #1711 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAWKISHLY
Sentimentally
Clairvoyantly
Plaintively
Potently
Scurrilously
Sentimentally
"Mawkish" means overly sentimental or maudlin. "Clairvoyant" means able to predict the future, and "plaintive" means poignant. "Potent" is a synonym for "powerful." "Scurrilous" describes something that is both libellous and scandalous.
Example Question #1751 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCILY
Prodigally
Surreptitiously
Acquiescently
Complaisantly
Cheekily
Cheekily
"Saucy" is a word for cheeky, flippant, or impudent. "Complaisant" is a synonym for "acquiescent." "Prodigal" is a synonym for "wasteful" or profligate. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms.
Example Question #1752 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LANGUOROUSLY
Vacuously
Vividly
Torpidly
Insipidly
Happily
Torpidly
"Languorous" means torpid, lethargic, or lazy because of tiredness. "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms, of course, as are "vivid" and "insipid." "Vacuous" means inane, unintelligent, and vacant.
Example Question #1753 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUSLY
Clangorously
Coercively
Skeptically
Ingeniously
Preposterously
Skeptically
"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.
Example Question #1754 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRIMORDIALLY
Discursively
Enigmatically
Contritely
Anciently
Elementarily
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 #1755 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCONSCIONABLY
Capriciously
Vociferously
Indefensibly
Furiously
Exigently
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 #1756 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUSLY
Circumspectly
Distinguishedly
Smilingly
Distinctly
Hazily
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
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INCITE
capitilize
enclose
uproot
encourage
follow
encourage
"Incite" means to stir up or encourage, often regarding unlawful behavior.
Example Question #127 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LAUD
conform
praise
challenge
correct
provoke
praise
"Laud" means to praise highly.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters
ACCEDE
place
wonder
leave
consent
imitate
consent
Accede means to agree to a demand or to consent to something.
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