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Example Question #551 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Subsistence
Law
Perception
Synopsis
Witticism
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Generosity
Wanderer
Delicacy
Trick
Vacation
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
Example Question #553 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Effort
Skull
Government
Opposition
Meeting
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Dwelling
Benefit
Hunger
Necessity
Rebellion
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Cleansing
Occupation
Picture
Jewelry
Protector
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #556 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Marketing
Idleness
Undernourishment
Transformation
Diet
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #557 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Whim
Weariness
Precession
Network
Specialty
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #558 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Grace
Knowledge
Sluggishness
Allegiance
Battleship
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
Example Question #601 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Eclipse
Warning
Morale
Greed
Preamble
Greed
"Avarice" means greed.
Example Question #559 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Quandary
Humility
Excess
Recognition
Substitute
Substitute
A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
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