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Example Question #461 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODYSSEY
Vacation
Trek
Jaunt
History
Errand
Trek
An "odyssey" is defined as a lengthy journey, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like journey. While "trek," "errand," and "jaunt" all refer to various kinds of journeys, an errand is defined as a short trip made to accomplish a certain task, and "jaunt" means a short trip taken for fun. Both refer to journeys too short for either to be comparable to an "odyssey," but "trek" means a long and difficult journey. Because "trek" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "odyssey," "trek" is the correct answer.
Example Question #462 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUAGMIRE
Replete
Predicament
Spurious
Malaise
Quintessential
Predicament
The primary definition of a “quagmire” is a type of swamp or marshy area; however it has an important secondary meaning, an awkward or difficult situation from which it is hard to escape. It is often used in the phrase “political quagmire” to describe an impasse in politics. The correct synonym for an awkward and difficult situation is “predicament.” For clarification, "spurious" means false or counterfeit; "quintessential" means typical; "respite" means a lull or a period of rest; and "malaise" is a feeling of general discontent or illness.
Example Question #463 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPOSE
Retort
Invoke
Rest
Energy
Posture
Rest
A “repose” is a state of rest or tranquility, so "rest" is the correct answer. For clarification, "retort" means to argue back or a rebuke; "posture" is the physical way in which one stands or sits or attitude; and "invoke" means call upon.
Example Question #464 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Propensity
Consecration
Ramp
Integrate
Fanciful
Propensity
An “inclination” describes a tendency towards something or some idea. The best available synonym is therefore “propensity,” which means behavioral tendency. For clarification, "fanciful" means imaginary or not real; "consecration" means the process of making something holy; "integrate" means add into a group, and "ramp" means sloped surface that connects two levels.
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Saying
Peninsula
Jurisdiction
Mission
Scorn
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #463 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Crash
Disaster
Evolution
Conspiracy
Festival
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #464 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Indifference
Legality
Grace
Intelligence
Anger
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #465 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Politics
Extinction
Trick
Art
Mammal
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #465 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Conflict
Contentment
Construction
Weapon
Desert
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Courage
Effort
Trickery
Candor
Offense
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
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