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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
Scurrilously
Plaintively
Clairvoyantly
Potently
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 #1712 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCILY
Prodigally
Complaisantly
Cheekily
Surreptitiously
Acquiescently
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 #1713 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LANGUOROUSLY
Vividly
Vacuously
Insipidly
Torpidly
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 #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.
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