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Example Question #181 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REALM
Town
City
Ruler
Land
Fortress
Land
“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.
Example Question #182 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURSARY
Treasury
Rhythm
Messenger
Patience
Marriage
Treasury
A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.
Example Question #182 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Bruise
Standard
Suspension
Instrument
Reptile
Bruise
A "contusion" is a bruise.
Example Question #183 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGNETTE
Resolution
Wave
Vermin
Illustration
Dialogue
Illustration
A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.
Example Question #185 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FISSURE
Vogue
Accomplishment
Sorrow
Crack
Grandeur
Crack
A "fissure" is a crack, especially in a rock. The Latin root word, "fissus," means split.
Example Question #184 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFLAGRATION
Speech
Fire
Apparel
Pessimism
Audacity
Fire
A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.
Example Question #186 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HOVEL
Allegory
Campaign
Performance
Shed
Occupation
Shed
A "hovel" is an open shed or a very small, humble house.
Example Question #187 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAMLET
Antonym
Goblin
Village
Stage
Nourishment
Village
A "hamlet" is a small village.
Example Question #185 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAUSOLEUM
Stubbornness
Tomb
Counsel
Division
Spice
Tomb
A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.
Example Question #186 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELUGE
Happiness
Journey
Addition
Flood
Treasury
Flood
A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.
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