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Example Question #231 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HYPERBOLE
Approbation
Censure
Spleen
Exaggeration
Plaudits
Exaggeration
"Hyperbole" is the literary technique of "exaggeration." "Plaudits" and "approbation" both means approval and praise. "Censure" means official or severe criticism, and "spleen" is rage or wrath.
Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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INDIGENCE
Zenith
Temperance
Poverty
Crux
Apogee
Poverty
"Indigence" is "poverty" or penury. "Temperance" is abstinence, sobriety. "Zenith" and "apogee" both mean high points, either literally or figuratively. The "crux" of a situation is the heart of that situation.
Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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CITADEL
Hiatus
Asylum
Respite
Sojourn
Fortress
Fortress
The noun "citadel" means fortress, defensive structure. Additionally, a "hiatus" is a break from something; an "asylum" is a sanctuary, a 'safe-house'; a "sojourn" is a temporary stay somewhere; a "respite" is a temporary break in the action.
Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PINNACLE
Guise
Nadir
Aspersion
Peek
Commode
Peek
The noun "pinnacle" means the peek of something, a high point. Additionally, a "nadir" is a low point; a "commode" is a room, (particularly a bathroom); a "guise" is a false appearance designed to conceal the truth; "aspersion" is an attack on the reputation of, slander.
Example Question #234 : Identifying Synonyms
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FLORA
Humans
Animals
Plants
Objects
Cities
Plants
The noun "flora" refers to plant-life. The noun "fauna" is usually used in conjunction to mean animal-life.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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IDIOSYNCRASY
Threnody
Urbanity
Lunacy
Quirk
Asininity
Quirk
An "idiosyncrasy" is an eccentricity or a "quirk." This is different from "lunacy," or "craziness," and "asininity," or "stupidity." "Urbanity" is suaveness or sophistication, and a "threnody" is a dirge or a lament.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PANDEMONIUM
Jargon
Propitiation
Chaos
Maelstrom
Effrontery
Chaos
"Pandemonium" is "chaos" or bedlam. A "maelstrom" is a tempest or large storm. "Jargon" is the vocabulary of a specialized field, and "propitiation" is appeasement. "Effrontery" is another word for impudence or audacity.
Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Nouns
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CALAMITY
Disaster
Acumen
Specialty
Euphony
Alacrity
Disaster
A "calamity" is a "disaster" or catastrophe. A "euphony" is a collection of pleasant or harmonious sounds. "Alacrity" is liveliness or vivacity, and "acumen" is shrewdness. A "specialty" is a particular branch of a larger field.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PESTILENCE
Penchant
Conundrum
Itinerancy
Disease
Quandary
Disease
"Pestilence" is "disease" or infestation. A "conundrum" is another word for a dilemma or quandary. "Itinerancy" is vagrancy. A "penchant" for something is a fondness or preference for it.
Example Question #104 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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LIGATURE
Scepter
Preamble
Cord
Equanimity
Epilogue
Cord
A "ligature" is a material for binding or tying. A "preamble" is an introduction, and an "epilogue" is a conclusion or an afterword. A "scepter" is an ornamental staff, usually jeweled and carried by royalty. "Equanimity" is calmness and composure.
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