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Example Question #271 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPERTOIRE
Collection
Meeting
Occurance
Sensation
Alteration
Collection
"Repertoire" means a collection, an inventory; often it means a stockpile of skills or knowledge.
"Alteration" means a change, a modification or a revision.
"Occurrance" means something that happened, something that occurred; a situation.
"Meeting" means a gathering, a talk; when people group together for a purpose.
"Sensation" means a feeling, a perception or an emotion.
Example Question #272 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRRITATION
Context
Happiness
Opportunity
Property
Inflammation
Inflammation
"Irritation" means "inflammation," or a rash; it can also mean a disturbed mental state.
"Happiness" means bliss, satisfaction or contentment.
"Opportunity" means a chance for something, favorable circumstance, a moment.
"Property" means possessions, equity or goods.
"Context" means setting, climate, background.
Example Question #291 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GIST
Understanding
Content
Half
Essence
Minimal
Essence
The correct answer is "essence."
"Gist" is a noun that means the substance or essence of a speech, text or dialogue.
Example Question #292 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSION
Wit
Kindness
Dislike
Chemistry
Mettle
Dislike
"Aversion" means dislike, opposition, antagonism.
"Kindness" means compassion, benevolence, humanity.
"Mettle" means bravery, caliber or courage.
"Chemistry" means attraction or charm in addition to being a field of natural science.
"Wit" means mentally sharp, funny, or clever and humorous.
Example Question #293 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PIGMENT
Debt
Paper
Molecule
Desert
Color
Color
"Pigment" means color, dye or stain.
"Desert" means arid land.
"Molecule" means a very small piece, a fragment of something, a particle of something.
"Debt" means money that is owed to others.
"Paper" means the physical object that we write on, or it can mean a written article or essay.
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