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Example Question #38 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GALA
Vocation
Editorial
Vehicle
Bulletin
Festival
Festival
A "gala" is a festival, a party, a formal occasion with entertainment and socializing. To provide further help, a "vocation" is a job; a "bulletin" is a posted public announcement; an "editorial" is an article in a newspaper in which the author expresses his or her opinion.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANEGYRIC
Creed
Tenet
Connoisseur
Eulogy
Hiatus
Eulogy
"Panegyric" means a public speech praising someone, a tribute or eulogy. To provide further help, "tenet" and "creed" are synonyms; both words mean a fundamental part of a belief system; a "hiatus" is a break from something; a "connoisseur" is an expert.
Example Question #261 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASPIRATION
Goal
Forte
Hazard
Inspiration
Mirage
Goal
An "aspiration" is a goal, a target, something you aspire too. To provide further help, a "hazard" is a danger; a "mirage" is an illusion; a "forte" is someone's strong suit; an "aspersion" is a verbal attack on someone.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
A synonym of "vigor" is __________.
intelligence
exhaustion
vitality
prudence
illness
vitality
"Vigor" is a noun defined as "physical strength and good health" or "effort, energy, and enthusiasm." So, neither "exhaustion" nor "illness" can be the correct answer, as each is an antonym of "vigor." "Intelligence" cannot be the correct answer either, as "vigor" has to do with "physical strength and good health," not anything related to the mind or intelligence. "Vitality," however, is a noun defined as "the state of being strong and active; energy" or "the power giving continuance of life, present in all living things." Because "vitality" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "vigor," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1972 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ACCOLADE
truculence
intuition
delusion
quirk
distinction
distinction
An "accolade" is a form of distinction, recognition, or strong praise. "Truculence" means a fight or form of aggression. A "quirk" is an oddity or strange way of doing something. "Intuition" means insight or instinct. "Delusion" is a misconception or misbelief.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
QUAGMIRE
imbroglio
sovereign
misanthrope
myriad
patent
imbroglio
A "quagmire" is an imbroglio or a bad situation. A "misanthrope" is a person who hates others. A "sovereign" is a supreme ruler or a monarch. A "patent" is a copyright on an invention or technology. "Myriad" means a lot of something.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LEVITY
reward
lantern
frivolity
weight
frivolity
Levity means humor or frivolity.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
HILARITY
bewilderment
amusement
quip
acrimony
alkaline
amusement
"Hilarity" means amusement or laughter. "Bewilderment" means puzzlement or confusion. "Acrimony" means nasty behavior or speech. "Alkaline" means being basic, not acidic (chemistry). "Quip" means witty communication or banter.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
parity
liveliness
levity
respite
consternation
liveliness
"Alacrity" means liveliness or alertness. "Consternation" means dismay or distress. "Respite" means a pause or suspension in activity. "Parity" means equality or balance. "Levity" means funniness or silliness.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
RENOWN
recipient
recollect
fame
improved
fame
Related to the French word for "name," "renown" speaks of someone who has "made a name" for himself or herself—or fame.
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