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Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOMAGE
Suggestion
Trickery
Homicide
Stability
Honor
Honor
"Homage" means honor or respects paid to something or someone, so "honor" is the correct answer. "Trickery" means the use of fraud or deception to achieve a particular purpose. "Stability" means firmness or solidity. "Suggestion" means a piece of advice. "Homicide" means the murder of a person.
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEGITIMATE
Lawful
Decisive
Costly
Illegal
Lucid
Lawful
"Legitimate" is a word that can be used as either a verb or an adjective, but because all of the potential answer choices are adjectives, we will need to consider "legitimate" as an adjective. When used as an adjective, "legitimate" means allowed by the law or rules, so "lawful," which means legal or authorized, is the correct answer. "Illegal" is an antonym of "legitimate" and "lawful"; it means unlawful and in violation of the rules. None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "legitimate": "decisive" means conclusive or crucial; "lucid" means clear; and "costly" means expensive.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SIGNIFICANCE
Connection
Exile
Importance
Hatred
Necessity
Importance
"Significance" means importance, so "importance" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "significance": "connection" means a relationship or link between two people, ideas, or things; "hatred" means extreme dislike or ill-will; "necessity" is something that is required or needed; and "exile" means someone who has been expelled from their home country and is not allowed to return.
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNITUDE
Swiftness
Garden
Morality
Size
Goal
Size
"Magnitude" means size or extent. "Morality" means ethics that distinguish between what is right and wrong. "Swiftness" means quickness or agility. "Goal" means objective or target. A "garden" is a patch of land where plants and food are grown.
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOCATION
Occupation
Vacation
Income
Adage
Diversion
Occupation
Since "vocation" is a job, we need to pick out another word that means "job." While "vocation" looks like "vacation," the two words have very different meanings, so "vacation" cannot be the correct answer. Similarly, "income" refers to money that is earned from a job, but not the job itself, so it isn't the correct answer either. "Occupation," however, means profession, and since it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "vocation," "occupation" is the correct answer.
Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Expansion
Protection
Role
Purpose
Growth
Infection
Growth
"Expansion" means growth.
Example Question #244 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Festival
Competition
Celebration
Vehicle
Shopping Center
Dinner
Celebration
"Festival" means celebration.
Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADMISSION
Pause
Opinion
Council
Destination
Confession
Confession
An "admission" is a confession. "Destination" means the end of a journey. "Council" is a decision-making body. "Opinion" is a person's viewpoint. "Pause" means a temporary stop or break.
Example Question #138 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERPRETATION
Memory
Winter
Company
Explanation
Bribery
Explanation
"Interpretation" means the explanation of an idea, concept, or viewpoint, so "explanation" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "interpretation": "bribery" is the act of giving money to an official in order to influence a government decision; "memory" is an event or activity in the past that a person remembers; "winter" is the season of the year in which the coldest weather is experienced; and "company" is a business or a commercial institution.
Example Question #139 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATION
Bond
Interest
Incision
Recklessness
Reflection
Reflection
The definition of "contemplation," the noun form of "contemplate," is deep consideration or thoughtful observation. "Reflection" is the best answer choice, as it means deep thought.
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