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Example Question #143 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICATION
Evidence
Argument
Prognosis
Conclusion
Diagnosis
Evidence
An indication is a sign of something else. Thus, someone's fever can be an indication of illness. The only option that is synonymous in this manner is "evidence." For instance, it is basically the same thing to say, "The fever is an indication of illness," as it is to say, "The fever is evidence of illness."
Example Question #144 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENCY
Clemency
Instability
Voracity
Redundancy
Laziness
Clemency
When someone is lenient, he or she is not overly harsh in some regard. For example, a lenient grader is someone who gives grades that are not overly critical. Also, someone can be lenient with regard to a punishment, meaning that he or she does not give out very harsh punishments. For this reason, a good synonym for "leniency" is "mercy." The word "clemency" means either "mercy" or "leniency."
Example Question #371 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RETALIATION
Retribution
Replication
Reparation
Reconsideration
Restitution
Retribution
When someone "retaliates," he or she responds to a damaging event by creating an equal amount of damage to the person or entity that harmed him or her. Now, it is important to note that retaliation thus deals with doing equal damage. This fact eliminates "reparation" and "restitution" as options. These deal with making a payment to the person whom you have harmed. This is quite different from retaliating. (Indeed, the one who makes reparation or restitution is the very person who caused the harm. The retaliating person is the person who was harmed.) "Retribution" is a kind of punishment that is enacted against a person for the harm that he or she did. Generally, it is implied to be a punishment equal to the crime in question. Thus, among the options provided here at least, this is the best.
Example Question #372 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXPOSITION
Explication
Presentation
Syllogism
Expression
Speech
Explication
An "exposition" is a complete explanation of some topic. For example, we could say, "The Summa Logicae of William of Ockham was an excellent exposition of all the topics discussed in the logic of his day." Now, do not be tricked by the options presented here. Some, such as "speech" and "presentation" try to trick you into picking certain particular media that are used for giving expositions. Granted, "presentation" can also merely indicate the general act of presenting something; however, insofar as this does not indicate a great depth of explanation, it is not quite the same as "exposition." Thus, the best option is "explication," which is an in depth treatment of a topic.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INVENTORY
Catalog
Shop
Design
Magazine
Warehouse
Catalog
An "inventory" is a list of things in a place or a supply of goods stored in a place.
In this case "catalog," meaning a systemized list, closely matches the first definition. A "magazine" is a publication and related to an alternate definition of catalog, a "shop" is a store where one purchases things rather than a store of items, a "warehouse" is a place where inventory might be stored, and a "design" is a systemized plan.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVERIE
Meal
Focus
Celebration
Daydream
Lunch
Daydream
"Reverie" is a noun meaning a meandering train of thought or a state of being lost in pleasant thoughts. A "daydream" is a chain of distractingly pleasant thoughts. The word "focus" is an antonym of "reverie," "meal" and "lunch" are both times when a person eats, and a "celebration" is a large party.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARBINGER
affirmation
jargon
portent
delusion
hybrid
portent
A "harbinger" is a portent, omen, or indication of something. An "affirmation" is a declaration of truth. A "delusion" is a misconception or misbelief. A "hybrid" is a mixture or combination of something. "Jargon" is a specialized language or dialect.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISARRAY
Harshness
Chaos
Order
Fairness
Boor
Chaos
"Disarray" means chaos, not in order. When you here the phrase "in disarray" that means in a chaotic state, out of control. To provide further help, a "boor" is a rude, insensitive person.
Example Question #373 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUANDARY
Luminary
Suffrage
Dilemma
Equilibrium
Peer
Dilemma
A "quandary" is a difficult situation, a problem. As such the best possible answer choice is "dilemma." To provide further help, a "peer" is an equal, someone in your social group; "suffrage" is the right to vote; "equilibrium" is a state of balance; a "luminary" is a notable person in his or her field.
Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENNUI
Boredom
Irritation
Sorrow
Friendship
Hope
Boredom
"Ennui" is a state of extreme or long-lasting boredom, a feeling of dissatisfaction arising from a complete lack of excitement or entertainment.
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