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Example Question #909 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENTLY
Urgently
Cryptically
Sedulously
Quintessentially
Calamitously
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 #910 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMANENTLY
Inherently
Stingily
Largely
Symbolically
Exuberantly
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 #1661 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBDURANTLY
Vivaciously
Censoriously
Enigmatically
Potently
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 #1662 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESUMPTUOSLY
Brazenly
Loquaciously
Lucidly
Dubiously
Laconically
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 #1663 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTICALLY
Zealously
Idealistically
Villainously
Creatively
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 #1664 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERICALLY
Snowily
Ridiculously
Irritably
Abstemiously
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 #1665 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COERCIVELY
Immanently
Pestilently
Pruriently
Kindly
Threateningly
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 #1666 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSUPERABLY
Libidinously
Powerfully
Insurmountably
Mechanically
Salaciously
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 #1667 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLICITOUSLY
Guilelessly
Dubiously
Immaculately
Concernedly
Innocuously
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 #1668 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUCCINCTLY
Attentively
Frigidly
Abstractly
Imperceptibly
Pithily
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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