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Example Question #171 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARTIFACT
Neutrality
Pastime
Inspiration
Relic
Stain
Relic
An "artifact" is a manmade item of cultural or historical significance, or a "relic."
Example Question #172 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAVITY
Domicile
Excursion
Hole
Cacophony
Mountain
Hole
"Cavity" means a hole; a Mountain is a large natural structure that is above sea level; Domicile is a home or residence; an Excursion is a trip or outing; and Cacophony means discordant sounds.
Example Question #173 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Legacy
Apex
Composition
Fortress
Genius
Fortress
A "citadel" is a fortress that commands a city.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
Pattern
Implement
Future
Channel
Argument
Channel
A "conduit" is a channel or pathway.
Example Question #174 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFERNO
Conflagration
Disaster
Ash
Desert
Temperature
Conflagration
A "conflagration" is a large fire. An "inferno" is similarly a large fire. Thus, "conflagration" and "inferno" are synonyms.
Example Question #175 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Cleanliness
Fear
Disorder
Misery
Bruise
Bruise
A contusion is a bruise or blunt injury.
Example Question #176 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE
Tame
Bully
Mansion
Prophecy
Evil
Mansion
A "domicile" is a home or house, so "mansion" is the synonym you want.
Example Question #177 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Accident
Bruise
Unwell
Healthy
Broke
Bruise
“Contusion” is a noun used to describe an injury to the body in which nothing is broken but damage is done to tissue causing a bruise to appear. “Broke” and “accident” might seem partially correct, but it is important to note that in a “contusion” nothing is broken, only bruised.
Example Question #178 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BUREAU
Agency
Calligraphy
Table
Tact
Tape
Agency
A bureau is an office or agency.
Example Question #179 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCRE
Fame
Greed
Notoriety
Loot
Power
Loot
“Lucre” is a noun that means “money, especially when gained in a dishonorable manner,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “money.” “Loot” is a word that when used as a noun can mean “property taken from an enemy in war,” “stolen money or valuables,” or informally, “money; wealth.” Because “loot” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “lucre,” “loot” is the correct answer.
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