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Example Question #414 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRIBUTE
lottery
tinder
secretion
finery
accolade
accolade
A "tribute" is a statement or gift that shows gratitude, or an accolade.
Example Question #415 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONSUMPTION
coincedence
protocol
marvel
expending
meal
expending
"Consumption" means the using up or expending of a resource.
Example Question #416 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ADDENDUM
tedium
postscript
sale
violence
confusion
postscript
An "addendum" is an item of extra material, or a postscript.
Example Question #417 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONISM
fracture
dearth
miniature
ideology
hostility
hostility
"Antagonism" means hostility or opposition.
Example Question #411 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SECESSION
Lullaby
Attention
Parcel
Arrest
Withdrawal
Withdrawal
"Secession" is the act of withdrawing from an organization or union, so "withdrawal" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "secession."
Example Question #412 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVOCATION
Hobby
Validation
Discipline
Fashion
Dread
Hobby
An "avocation" is a diversion that one does in addition to one's principal job, usually done for fun. So, "hobby" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "avocation."
Example Question #420 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
CHICANERY
Combination
Etiquette
Trickery
Yawn
Empowerment
Trickery
"Chicanery" means deception or trickery, so "trickery" is the correct answer.
Example Question #421 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
SOPHISTRY
Silence
Animation
Vision
Deception
Market
Deception
"Sophistry" is defined as reasoning that seems true but is actually false, usually intending to deceive or mislead someone. So, the best answer choice is the word "deception."
Example Question #463 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
ACRIMONY
Conversation
Shard
Bitterness
Revival
Sleep
Bitterness
"Acrimony" means bitterness, so "bitterness" is the correct answer.
Example Question #421 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MORTALITY
Religion
Transgression
Fantasy
Impermanence
Neighborhood
Impermanence
"Mortality" is the state of being subject to death, or impermanence.
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