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Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLAVISHLY
Proudly
Capriciously
Pertinaciously
Subserviently
Notoriously
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 #192 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMODIOUSLY
Grandly
Solicitously
Capaciously
Electively
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
Dubiously
Precisely
Argumentatively
Catholically
Speciously
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 #1681 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSTEROUSLY
Humbly
Deservedly
Wretchedly
Disguisedly
Absurdly
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 #1682 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFICACIOUSLY
Stringently
Irascibly
Effectively
Capaciously
Haphazardly
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 #1683 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACHRYMOSELY
Tearfully
Histrionically
Illegitimately
Ravenously
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 #1684 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRULENTLY
Innovatively
Ingeniously
Ostentatiously
Bitterly
Superfluously
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 #1685 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNIRONICALLY
Insincerely
Deplorably
Trenchantly
Earnestly
Mordantly
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.
Example Question #201 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERENDIPITOUSLY
Sibilantly
Heedlessly
Cacophonously
Fortunately
Religiously
Fortunately
"Serendipity" is luck or random good fortune. This isn't the same thing as "religious" or "faithful." "Heedless" means reckless, unmindful, and incautious. "Sibilant" describes a hissing sound, and "cacophonous" describes a chaotic mess of sound.
Example Question #202 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCULARLY
Obdurately
Disarmingly
Execrably
Jokingly
Insufferably
Jokingly
"Jocular" means joking, humorous. "Execrable" means terrible, dreadful. "Insufferable" is a synonym for "dreadful." "Obdurate" means stubborn, recalcitrant. "Disarming" means charming or beguiling.
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