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Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSONANCE
Harmony
Disagreement
Connection
Relationship
Concord
Disagreement
A “dissonance” is an experience of inconsistency or disagreement. To suffer a “dissonance” between your opinion and someone else’s indicates that the two of you disagree. Harmony and concord, and to a lesser extent connection and relationship, are all antonyms of “dissonance.”
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOLADE
Accusation
Condemnation
Tribute
Reservation
Criticism
Tribute
“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENTURE
Vandalism
Panorama
Enterprise
Milk
Flight
Enterprise
Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JARGON
Mallet
Corruption
Basement
Slang
Fear
Slang
Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TERMINUS
Creation
Opponent
Extremity
Disease
Character
Extremity
Terminus is an end or extremity.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCORN
Merriment
Skill
Friend
Flame
Contempt
Contempt
Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.
Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTRAINT
Justice
Member
Official
Limitation
Intimacy
Limitation
A constraint is a restriction or limitation.
Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPABILITY
Mood
Ease
Description
Potential
Urgency
Potential
Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.
Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELIEF
Muscle
Jaundice
Tonality
Provocation
Assistance
Assistance
Relief means aid or assistance.
Example Question #522 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANCTION
Purpose
Bend
Doorway
Penalty
Transition
Penalty
A sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.
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