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Example Question #243 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBUT
Ship
First appearance
Curator
Braggart
Mutiny
First appearance
"Debut" is a noun that means the "first appearance," or the beginning or the introduction of something.
A "ship" is a boat, or a craft that can travel on the water.
A "mutiny" is a rebellion against the authority, and is typically used in describing the revolts against a ship's captain.
A "braggart" is someone who brags excessively or someone who is egotistical.
A "curator" is a person who decides the contents and presentation of art shows or museums.
Example Question #244 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANIMOSITY
Hatred
Adoration
Corruption
Betrayal
Behest
Hatred
"Animosity" is a feeling of very strong dislike, most akin to "hatred." "Adoration" is an antonym to "animosity." "Behest" refers to a command. "Betrayal" refers to double crossing or exploiting someone who trusts you. "Corruption" refers to an abuse of power or position for personal gain.
Example Question #245 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIN
Alias
Indulgence
Magnitude
Bale
Noise
Noise
"Din" means "noise," typically loud and constant noise.
"Magnitude" means importance or significance, or it can mean size.
"Indulgence" means luxury, privilege or tolerance.
"Alias" means false name or pseudonym.
"Bale" is a package of something prepared for transport. For example, a bale of hay is a wrapped up package of hay.
Example Question #246 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALADY
Fervor
Protocol
Illness
Nuisance
Alteration
Illness
"Malady" means "illness," disease or physical disorder.
"Fervor" means passion, excitement or zeal.
"Protocol" means rules or guidelines for behavior.
"Alteration" means a change or an adjustment.
"Nuisance" means inconvenience or annoyance.
Example Question #247 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLAIRVOYANCE
Deception
Ignorance
Eloquence
Intuition
Gibberish
Intuition
"Clairvoyance" means "intuition" or perception, and is typically used to mean a supernatural perception of the future.
"Ignorance" means dumbness, inexperienced, or uneducated.
"Eloquence" means being skillful with words.
"Gibberish" means nonsensical talk or rambling.
"Deception" means falsehood, trickery or lying.
Example Question #248 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCEPTUAL
Concrete
Material
Theoretical
Unknown
Elemental
Theoretical
"Conceptual" and "theoretical" are words which are closely related in meaning used to describe abstract concepts. The other words do not have meanings closely related to the word conceptual.
Example Question #249 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EPOCH
Clockwork
Spacious
Era
Universe
Cosmos
Era
"Epoch" and "era" are synonyms describing a period of time. The other words are not synonymous with epoch and do not have meaning closely related to time.
Example Question #250 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Apathy
Sanctity
Sanity
Indigence
Energy
Apathy
"Torpor" means apathy, numbness or lethargy.
"Indigence" means impoverished or in need of help.
"Energy" means a person's stamina, or it means power. In physics, energy is a property related to mass.
"Sanity" means rationality or mental soundness. The lack of insanity.
"Sanctity" means holiness, purity or divinity.
Example Question #268 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IOTA
Dialect
Approval
Incubus
Diatribe
Small bit
Small bit
"Iota" means a "small amount," a smidgen or a crumb.
"Incubus" is a mythological evil spirit who attacks people while they sleep.
"Approval" means acceptance, or the act of authorizing something.
"Diatribe" means an intense verbal criticism, harangue, or denunciation.
"Dialect" means a local form of speech; a local accent or form of a language.
Example Question #269 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRE
Fear
Kindness
Time
Wrath
Curiosity
Wrath
"Ire" means "wrath," anger or annoyance.
"Time" means the period of existence of something.
"Curiosity" means the desire to know or understand.
"Fear" means apprehension, anxiety or terror.
"Kindness" means sympathy, compassion or decency.
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