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Example Question #121 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMMOTION
Creativity
Disturbance
Verification
Malice
Examination
Disturbance
"Commotion" means disturbance. "Examination" means an inspection or test. "Verification" is the process of determining the truth or validity of something. "Malice" means malevolence. "Creativity" means imaginativeness or inventiveness.
Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EQUANIMITY
Entrance
Escape
Whimper
Calmness
Disinfectant
Calmness
"Equanimity" means calmness or emotional composure. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "equanimity": "whimper" means whine; "entrance" means the way by which one enters a place; "disinfectant" means a substance that kills germs; and "escape" means getaway.
Example Question #268 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAGACITY
Oblivion
Wisdom
Perpetuity
Foolishness
Premonition
Wisdom
"Sagacity" means wisdom. "Foolishness" is an antonym of "sagacity"; it means stupidity or silliness. None of the other words have the same meaning as "sagacity." "Premonition" means a feeling about what will happen in the future, usually something bad. "Persistence" means the refusal to quit at a difficult task or the existence of something over time. "Oblivion" means unconsciousness.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms
"Aberration" most nearly means __________.
fleeting
consideration
imitation
freezing
deviance
deviance
An "aberration" is something that occurs outside the normal range. You might say, "Since he normally hit home runs, Dan's strikeout was an aberration." "Deviation" has a similar meaning of something that happens outside of the normal course of events. "Fleeting" is an adjective meaning happening for a short brief time, and as such cannot be synonymous. "Freezing" is an adjective used to describe a temperature below zero degrees celsius or the feeling of being very cold. An "imitation" is a copy.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUANCE
Enhance
Ensconce
Obfuscate
Subtlety
Differentiate
Subtlety
"Nuance" is a noun which means fine shade of meaning. Your acting teacher might tell you to pay attention to the nuances of an actor's performance. This means that you are paying attention to the subtle differences in vocal tone, emotion or facial expressions that the actor uses to enhance understanding of his performance. "Subtlety" is a noun which means being delicate or precise. This is a similar meaning to "nuance."
"Differentiate" is a verb meaning to recognize differences between things. You may use your skills of differentiation to determine the fine nuances in the actor's performance, but it is the act of making the determination, not the fine shades of meaning themselves.
"Enhance" is a verb which means to make better.
"Ensconce" is a verb which means to settle in a secret place.
"Obfuscate" is a verb which means to make unclear; to confuse or bewilder.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMA
Mysterious
Puzzle
Noxious
Reliable
Disoriented
Puzzle
An "enigma" is a noun meaning mystery or puzzle. "Puzzle" is also a noun, while "mysterious" is an adjective meaning difficult to understand. "Puzzle" is a better choice than "mysterious" because "puzzle" and "enigma" are both nouns.
"Noxious" is an adjective meaning poisonous; harmful.
"Disoriented" is also an adjective. It means not oriented; confused. You might become disoriented in the forest and walk in the opposite direction of your campsite.
"Reliable" is an adjective meaning trustworthy.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LAUD
conform
correct
provoke
praise
challenge
praise
"Laud" means to praise highly.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PROPOUND
offer
condemn
choose
proceed
conciliate
offer
"Propound" means to put forward or offer for consideration.
Example Question #125 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHORTLE
Pen
Laugh
Deflate
Preserve
Understand
Laugh
"Chortle" means to chuckle gleefully, so "laugh" is the correct answer because it is the closest synonym amongst the given answer choices.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DENOTE
Prescribe
Expound
Indicate
Uncover
Criticize
Indicate
"Denote" means to be a sign of, or to indicate.
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