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Example Question #1709 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BALEFULLY
Gleefully
Candidly
Menacingly
Drunkenly
Saucily
Menacingly
"Baleful" means threatening, menacing, and hostile. "Candid" means sincere and frank. "Drunken" is a synonym for "inebriated," and "saucy" is a synonym for "cheeky." Gleeful" means joyful, elated.
Example Question #1710 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIOUSLY
Abstemiously
Haughtily
Sycophantically
Superciliously
Drolly
Sycophantically
"Obsequious" means sycophantic, fawning, flattering, or servile. This is an antonym for "haughty," which also means supercilious. "Droll" means humorous, particularly in a dry way. "Abstemious" means temperate or moderate.
Example Question #1711 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAWKISHLY
Clairvoyantly
Scurrilously
Plaintively
Sentimentally
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
Complaisantly
Cheekily
Acquiescently
Surreptitiously
Prodigally
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
Happily
Insipidly
Vividly
Torpidly
Vacuously
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
Preposterously
Skeptically
Coercively
Clangorously
Ingeniously
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
Contritely
Elementarily
Enigmatically
Anciently
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
Vociferously
Exigently
Indefensibly
Capriciously
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
Distinguishedly
Smilingly
Hazily
Circumspectly
Distinctly
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.
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