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Example Question #471 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BULLETIN
Resettlement
Abdication
Announcement
Resignation
Rebuttal
Announcement
A "bulletin" is an announcement. To help you, a "rebuttal" is a speech given in reply during an argument or debate; "resignation" means notice given when quitting a job; "abdication" means to give up the throne; "resettlement" is a name given to somewhere people used to live that people are now moving back to.
Example Question #472 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FAÇADE
Evidence
Illusion
Action
Dream
Truth
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 #473 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BREACH
Construe
Comprehend
Commence
Terminate
Break
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 #474 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
WINDFALL
Apt
Banished
Stance
Exotic
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 #475 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Dread
Youth
Enthusiasm
Honesty
Friendship
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 #476 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NUISANCE
Riddle
Protection
Explosion
Annoyance
Obstruction
Annoyance
A "nuisance" is an irritant or annoyance, so "annoyance" is the correct answer.
Example Question #477 : Synonyms
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 #478 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TREPIDATION
Excitement
Envy
Unease
Disgust
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 #479 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Fervent
Laud
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 #480 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
APTITUDE
Inability
Talent
Regressive
Clumsiness
Progressive
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.
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