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Example Question #1711 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAWKISHLY
Sentimentally
Scurrilously
Plaintively
Potently
Clairvoyantly
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
Cheekily
Acquiescently
Complaisantly
Prodigally
Surreptitiously
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
Vividly
Vacuously
Happily
Torpidly
Insipidly
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
Coercively
Preposterously
Clangorously
Skeptically
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
Enigmatically
Contritely
Anciently
Discursively
Elementarily
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
Exigently
Indefensibly
Vociferously
Furiously
Capriciously
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
Distinctly
Smilingly
Distinguishedly
Circumspectly
Hazily
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: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BLATANT
satisfactory
obvious
manageable
old
unpleasant
obvious
"Blatant:" lacking in subtlety, or obvious.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
IRRATIONAL
Horrid
Groundless
Perfect
Flexible
Unknown
Groundless
"Irrational" means making no logical sense, or groundless.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
POLEMICAL.
Bossy
Determined
Controversial
Outlandish
Whimsical
Controversial
“Polemical” is a noun used to describe a passionate and controversial argument. For clarification, whimsical means quirky or weird; outlandish means eccentric, bold and bizarre.
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