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Example Question #1701 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENTLY
Quintessentially
Cryptically
Sedulously
Calamitously
Urgently
Urgently
"Exigent" is another word for urgent or dire. "Calamitous" means disastrous, and "cryptic" means enigmatic. "Quintessential" is a synonym for "classic," "stereotypical," or "archetypical." "Sedulous" is a synonym for "assiduous" or hardworking.
Example Question #1702 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMANENTLY
Symbolically
Exuberantly
Largely
Stingily
Inherently
Inherently
"Immanent" means "inherent." "Symbolic" means representational, and "largely" means mostly or mainly. "Exuberant" is a synonym for "overjoyed" or ebullient. "Stingy" means miserly or thrifty.
Example Question #1703 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBDURANTLY
Potently
Enigmatically
Vivaciously
Censoriously
Recalcitrantly
Recalcitrantly
"Obdurate" means stubborn or recalcitrant. "Vivacious" means lively, spirited. "Potent" means powerful. "Censorious" is a synonym for "highly critical." "Enigmatic" is another word for mysterious.
Example Question #1704 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESUMPTUOSLY
Dubiously
Lucidly
Brazenly
Laconically
Loquaciously
Brazenly
"Presumptuous" is a synonym for "arrogant," "brazen," or "overly confident." "Dubious" means doubtful, and "lucid" means clear. "Laconic" means concise or terse, which is a near antonym for "loquacious," or talkative.
Example Question #1705 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTICALLY
Idealistically
Villainously
Creatively
Zealously
Fractiously
Idealistically
"Quixotic" means hopelessly, romantically idealistic. "Villainous" is a synonym for "wicked," and "fractious" means grumpy, irritable, or unruly. "Zealous" means passionately enthusiastic. Another word for "creative" is imaginative.
Example Question #1706 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERICALLY
Irritably
Abstemiously
Ridiculously
Snowily
Fictitiously
Irritably
"Choleric" is a somewhat antiquated word for irritated and irascible. "Snowily" is the adverb form of "snow," and "fictitiously" is the adverb form of "fiction." Another word for "ridiculous" is ludicrous. Another word for "abstemious" is sober or temperate.
Example Question #1707 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COERCIVELY
Pestilently
Immanently
Pruriently
Threateningly
Kindly
Threateningly
To "coerce" someone is to force or threaten them to do something. "Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent." "Pestilent" is a synonym for "deadly" or dangerous. "Prurient" means lustful or salacious, and "kind" simply means benevolent, gentle, or warmhearted.
Example Question #1708 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSUPERABLY
Salaciously
Powerfully
Mechanically
Libidinously
Insurmountably
Insurmountably
Something "insuperable" is impossible to overcome or surmount. "Salacious" and "libidinous" are both synonyms for "lustful." Another word for "powerful" is potent. Another word for "mechanical" is routine or automatic.
Example Question #1709 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLICITOUSLY
Concernedly
Guilelessly
Dubiously
Innocuously
Immaculately
Concernedly
To be "solicitous" is to be concerned or care for someone. "Dubious" means doubtful or skeptical. "Guileless" means naive, and "innocuous" means harmless. "Immaculate" is a synonym for "pristine," spotless.
Example Question #1710 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUCCINCTLY
Pithily
Frigidly
Attentively
Abstractly
Imperceptibly
Pithily
"Succinct" means pithy, laconic, concise, or terse. "Abstract" is a synonym for "concrete." "Attentive" means observant or perceptive. "Imperceptible" means scarcely noticeable. "Frigid" means very cold.
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