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Example Question #324 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUIPOISE
Rarity
Balance
Dinghy
Pestilence
Epilogue
Balance
"Equipoise" is a synonym for "balance." An "epilogue" is a conclusion, usually to a literary work like a novel. A "dinghy" is a small boat, and a "pestilence" is a disease. A "rarity" is something that is uncommon.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHARGE
Retreat
Thrill
Response
Poverty
Aridity
Thrill
"Charge" can be used as a noun or verb and has various meanings, but in this case, the only answer choice that is a potential synonym of "charge" is "thrill." "Aridity" means dryness.
Example Question #322 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTIFICATION
Gap
Defense
Intermission
Burrow
Meal
Defense
A "fortification" is a defense built against something, such as a wall. A "burrow" is a den or tunnel, usually one dug by an animal.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOUGH
Masonry
Wall
Ode
Opus
Branch
Branch
A "bough" is a branch of a tree. An "opus" is a composition or an artwork. "Masonry" is stonework or brickwork. An "ode" is a type of poem that addresses something or someone directly.
Example Question #1121 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENACE
Squall
Danger
Protection
Suspicion
Counterattack
Danger
A "menace" is something or someone that threatens to harm a person, group, or society, so "danger" is the best answer. "Squall" is a synonym of storm.
Example Question #371 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRIM
Fabric
Statute
Folly
Reverberation
Frisson
Fabric
"Scrim" is a type of backdrop or "fabric." A "frisson" is a palpable thrill, and "folly" is foolishness. A "reverberation" is an echo or refraction of sound. "Statute" and "edict" are synonyms.
Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROJECTILE
Bullet
Lexicon
Torrent
Sojourn
Equipoise
Bullet
"Bullets" are, once fired, "projectiles". "Equipoise" is a synonym for "balance." A "lexicon" is a dictionary, and a "torrent" is a deluge, a downpour. A "sojourn" is a rest, a stay, or a stopover somewhere.
Example Question #371 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAVINE
Ravine
Antipathy
Demeanor
Toll
Luster
Toll
A "ravine" is a deep "gorge," and "antipathy" is hatred. Someone's "demeanor" is their bearing or comportment. "Luster" is gloss.
Example Question #331 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECIPICE
Languor
Cliff
Effluent
Strife
Torpor
Cliff
A "precipice" is a "cliff" or a steep drop-off. "Languor" and "torpor" are synonyms for sluggishness. "Strife" is a synonym for "conflict." "Effluent" is a synonym for "sewage," waste.
Example Question #333 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
NOSTALGIA
friendship
remembrance
illness
humidity
effort
remembrance
"Nostalgia" means a sentimental longing for the past, or remembrance.
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