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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FAÇADE
Evidence
Dream
Illusion
Truth
Action
Illusion
A "façade" is an illusion; something not true, designed to hide the truth. For example, behind the façade of a beautiful innocent-looking young woman was the soul of a calculating and merciless criminal.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BREACH
Break
Comprehend
Commence
Construe
Terminate
Break
A “breach” is a failure to maintain something, like a law or a promise. To “breach” is to break a law or a promise. To provide further guidance, "construe" means interpret; "comprehend" means understand; "terminate" means end, and "commence" means begin.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
WINDFALL
Apt
Banished
Exotic
Stance
Bonus
Bonus
A “windfall” is an unexpected bonus amount of money, usually won in a game or received due to luck. To provide further guidance, "exotic" means foreign, from abroad; "apt" means appropriate, fitting; "banished" means sent away; "stance" means opinion on an issue or the way someone is standing.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Honesty
Youth
Dread
Friendship
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm
“Alacrity” is a noun used to describe enthusiasm, readiness and eagerness, so "enthusiasm" is the correct answer. To provide further guidance, "dread" is another name for deep fear.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NUISANCE
Protection
Explosion
Obstruction
Riddle
Annoyance
Annoyance
A "nuisance" is an irritant or annoyance, so "annoyance" is the correct answer.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
HARBINGER
Opaque
Omen
Explicit
Innate
Transparent
Omen
A “harbinger” is an omen, an ominous foreboding. To provide further help, “innate” means natural, something you are born with; “explicit” means clear, definite and obvious; “transparent” means allows light to pass through, see-through; “opaque” means does not allow light to pass through, solid. “Transparent” and “opaque” are antonyms of one another. "Translucent” is a related word that describes something that allows some light to pass through.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TREPIDATION
Envy
Disgust
Unease
Excitement
Convoluted
Unease
“Trepidation” is a feeling of anxiety and unease about the immediate future. To provide further help, “disgust” means revulsion, feeling that something is gross or abhorrent; “envy” means jealousy; “convoluted” means complicated, long-winded.
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Laud
Fervent
Criticize
Reward
Respect
Criticize
“Censure” means criticize, blame. To provide further help, “laud” means praise, something that is “laudatory” is deserving of praise; “fervent” means keen and passionate, often too passionate.
Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
APTITUDE
Inability
Clumsiness
Progressive
Talent
Regressive
Talent
“Aptitude” means ability, skill level, and talent. To provide further help, “inability” is the failure or powerlessness of something; “regressive” is returning to a previous condition; “progressive” is forward-thinking and forward-moving.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
PATRONAGE
Undermine
Support
Primary
Anchorage
Listless
Support
“Patronage” is financial support given to someone who needs it for education or to run a business. To provide further help, “undermine” means to weaken; “primary” means occurring first or being of greatest importance; “listless” means weak, languid, lacking energy; “anchorage” is a port or dock.
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