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Example Questions
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BUTTRESS
Refusal
Support
Sink
Flattery
Insult
Support
A "buttress" is a source of defense or support, usually made of stone or brick.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LABYRINTH
Agriculture
Maze
Construction
Devastation
Poison
Maze
"Labyrinth" means maze. "Construction" is the building of some type of structure. "Devastation" means destruction. "Agriculture" refers to farming. "Poison" is a toxin.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCOUTREMENT
Equipment
Disease
Reluctance
Hint
Praise
Equipment
"Accoutrement" means equipment. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "accoutrement": "praise" means compliment; "reluctance" means hesitation; "hint" means clue; and "disease" mean illness.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EDDY
Persuasion
Discovery
Whirlpool
Rubbish
Exemption
Whirlpool
An "eddy" is a small whirlpool, so "whirlpool" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "eddy": "rubbish" means trash; "exemption" means exception; "discovery" means the finding of something; and "persuasion" means the act of convincing someone of something.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABODE
Home
Office
Library
Airport
Train Station
Home
"Abode" means a home or a residence, so "home" is the correct answer. An "office" is a workplace. A "library" is a place that allows patrons to check out and borrow books for periods of time or where students go to study. An "airport" is a place where people go to board planes for trips. A "train station" is a place where people go to board trains.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANINE
Foundation
Epidemic
Dog
College
Tribute
Dog
"Canine" is a word that can be used as either a noun or an adjective; because all of the answer choices are nouns, we will need to consider "canine" as a noun. When used as a noun, "canine" means a dog, so "dog" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "canine" or "dog": a "college" is a university or a school of higher learning; a "foundation" is the base of a structure or a starting point; a "tribute" is something done to show appreciation or respect for another; and an "epidemic" is a widespread disease or illness.
Example Question #201 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
TORRENT
Deluge
Aroma
Allegiance
Stalemate
Debris
Deluge
"Torrent" is a deluge or overflow of water. "Aroma" is a smell. "Stalemate" is a position in which neither party can advance or move forward. "Debris" is waste or trash. "Allegiance" means loyalty or faithfulness to a person or cause.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
BOUNTY
Quarrel
Vegetation
Cache
Loot
Candor
Loot
"Bounty" means loot, money, or something of value. "Vegetation" means plants or crops. "Cache" is a stash of items stored away. "Candor" means honesty. "Quarrel" means argument or fight.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
APERTURE
Florist
Cellar
Artifact
Opening
Agility
Opening
"Aperture" is an opening or hole. "Artifact" is a relic or an object of significant importance. "Florist" is a person who cares for and sells flowers. "Agility" means quickness. "Cellar" is a room below a home and is usually used to store wine.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
CACHE
Catastrophe
Stash
Remark
Fidelity
Elation
Stash
"Cache" is a stash of something stored or hidden away. "Catastrophe" means a disaster or event causing great damage. "Fidelity" means loyalty or faithfulness. "Elation" means great happiness or joy. "Remark" means a comment or a mention.
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