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Example Question #511 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSONANCE
Connection
Disagreement
Concord
Harmony
Relationship
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 #512 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOLADE
Reservation
Condemnation
Accusation
Criticism
Tribute
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 #513 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENTURE
Panorama
Enterprise
Vandalism
Flight
Milk
Enterprise
Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.
Example Question #514 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JARGON
Basement
Corruption
Fear
Mallet
Slang
Slang
Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.
Example Question #515 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TERMINUS
Creation
Opponent
Disease
Character
Extremity
Extremity
Terminus is an end or extremity.
Example Question #516 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCORN
Flame
Contempt
Merriment
Skill
Friend
Contempt
Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.
Example Question #517 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTRAINT
Intimacy
Limitation
Member
Justice
Official
Limitation
A constraint is a restriction or limitation.
Example Question #518 : Synonyms: Nouns
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 #181 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELIEF
Assistance
Provocation
Muscle
Tonality
Jaundice
Assistance
Relief means aid or assistance.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANCTION
Transition
Purpose
Bend
Penalty
Doorway
Penalty
A sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.
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