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Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAUSOLEUM
Stubbornness
Tomb
Counsel
Spice
Division
Tomb
A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELUGE
Treasury
Happiness
Addition
Journey
Flood
Flood
A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
Hedonist
Propensity
Pipe
Injury
Residence
Pipe
A "conduit" is a pipe; an injury is a temporary physical disability; a residence is a home; a hedonist is a person who seeks pleasure; and propensity means a tendency.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
KLAXON
Crisis
Alarm
Concern
Crash
Shout
Alarm
A "klaxon" is a loud electric horn typically used as a warning signal. So, the best answer choice is "alarm," which means a noise that is used to warn of danger. Considering the other answer choices, "shout" means yell, "crash" means collide or impact, "concern" means worry, and "crisis" means catastrophe or emergency.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REGALIA
Fancy
Decorations
Clothes
Royalty
Regions
Decorations
The best answer is "decorations". The word "regalia" usually refers to royal possesions which are very decorative. They can include ceremonial clothes, designs, or emblems. "Clothes" simply refers to garments or apparel. The defining characteristic of regalia is that is is very decorative, and the word clothes does not imply this meaning. The word "regions" is unrelated, and the remaining words, "fancy" and "royalty," are words one might use when talking about "regalia," but are not "regalia" themselves.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEMENTO
Keepsake
Toy
Bracelet
Money
Heir
Keepsake
A synonym for "memento" is "keepsake," which means something special that reminds someone of something. A "bracelet" or "toy" can each be a memento, while an "heir" can be someone who inherits some type of memento, but none of these words mean "memento." The word "money" is unrelated.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
SHANTY
Messenger
Omen
Etiquette
Abyss
Shack
Shack
"Shanty" is a shack or small hut. "Omen" is a sign or warning of the future. "Etiquette" is socially accepted manners or customs. "Messenger" is a person who delivers letters and messages. "Abyss" is a deep hole or gap.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAVITY.
Filler
Depth
House
Frank
Void
Void
A “cavity” is a hole or hollow space (usually used to describe a hole in a tooth). The correct answer is “void” which also means emptiness, lacking in something.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRUCTURE
Device
Education
Tool
Instrument
Edifice
Edifice
The words "edifice" (or building) and "structure" are synonymous nouns referring to a built object or building. The other words do not have similar meanings.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLID
Naval
Marine
Aquatic
Coastal
Concrete
Concrete
"Solid" and "concrete" are synonyms referring to objects that are firm and in an unchanging shape. The other words do not have relevant meanings. "Aquatic" and "marine" both refer to objects that are related to water. "Naval" refers to actions or objects related to the navy.
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