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Example Question #1721 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEJORATIVELY
Luridly
Pleasantly
Derogatorily
Morbidly
Complaisantly
Derogatorily
"Pejorative" means disparaging or derogatory. "Lurid" is a synonym for "bright" and garish. "Complaisant" means obliging, agreeable, or giving in easily. "Pleasant" means enjoyable, friendly, or nice. "Morbid" means macabre or abnormally interested in death and disease.
Example Question #1722 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRILOUSLY
Infectiously
Scandalously
Pithily
Ostentatiously
Truthfully
Scandalously
Something "scurrilous" spreads slanderous, scandalous, and sometimes humorous claims about someone. A synonym for "infectious" is contagious, and a synonym for "truthful" is "honest." "Pithy" means succinct and terse, to the point. "Ostentatious" means showy or pretentious.
Example Question #1681 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLAVISHLY
Pertinaciously
Proudly
Capriciously
Notoriously
Subserviently
Subserviently
"Slavish" means subservient, fawning, in the manner of a servant. This is an antonym for "proud." "Notorious" means infamous, and "pertinacious" means determined or persistent. A synonym for "capricious" is mercurial.
Example Question #1682 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMODIOUSLY
Capaciously
Electively
Grandly
Solicitously
Exigently
Capaciously
"Commodious" means spacious, capacious, and roomy. "Exigent" is a synonym for "urgent," and "elective" is a synonym for "optional." "Solicitous" means concerned and caring. "Grand" means large, impressive, and sweeping.
Example Question #1683 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECUMENICALLY
Catholically
Argumentatively
Speciously
Dubiously
Precisely
Catholically
"Ecumenical" means inclusive, universal, or catholic (not to be confused with Catholic, which is a specific Christian religion). "Argumentative" means quarrelsome or combative. "Specious" means false or misleading. "Precise" is a synonym for "exact," and "dubious" is a synonym for "doubtful" or suspicious, depending on context.
Example Question #1684 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSTEROUSLY
Absurdly
Wretchedly
Disguisedly
Deservedly
Humbly
Absurdly
"Preposterous" means absurd, outlandish. Don't confuse this with an "impostor," or someone who disguises themselves to look like another person. "Deservedly" means well-earned. "Wretched" is a synonym for "miserable" or abject, and "humble" is a synonym for "modest."
Example Question #1685 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFICACIOUSLY
Irascibly
Stringently
Haphazardly
Capaciously
Effectively
Effectively
"Efficacious" is a synonym for "effectual" or effective. "Capacious" means spacious, perhaps even palatial. "Stringent" means strict, severe, or demanding. "Haphazard" means random, slapdash. "Irascible" is a synonym for "irritable," petulant.
Example Question #1686 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACHRYMOSELY
Ravenously
Histrionically
Tearfully
Illegitimately
Cholerically
Tearfully
"Lachrymose" is a word for tearful, weepy. "Illegitimate" is an antonym for "legitimate," and "choleric" is a synonym for "irritable" or irascible. "Ravenous" means very hungry, voracious. "Histrionic" means melodramatic, hysterical.
Example Question #1687 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRULENTLY
Bitterly
Ostentatiously
Ingeniously
Superfluously
Innovatively
Bitterly
"Virulent" means bitter or extremely harmful, depending on the context (e.g. a virulent tirade or a virulent disease). "Ingenious" is a synonym for "clever" and "innovative." "Superfluous" means excessive or unnecessary. "Ostentatious" means showy in a conspicuous, pretentious way.
Example Question #1688 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNIRONICALLY
Insincerely
Mordantly
Trenchantly
Deplorably
Earnestly
Earnestly
If something is "not ironic," it is sincere or in earnest. "Mordant" and "trenchant" are synonyms for harsh, cutting. "Deplorable" means reprehensible or disgraceful.
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