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Example Question #261 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GALA
Editorial
Vocation
Festival
Vehicle
Bulletin
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 #262 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANEGYRIC
Tenet
Eulogy
Creed
Hiatus
Connoisseur
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 #1973 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASPIRATION
Goal
Forte
Hazard
Mirage
Inspiration
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 #263 : Synonyms
A synonym of "vigor" is __________.
exhaustion
intelligence
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 #264 : Synonyms
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ACCOLADE
intuition
delusion
distinction
quirk
truculence
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 #265 : Synonyms
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
QUAGMIRE
myriad
sovereign
imbroglio
misanthrope
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 #43 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LEVITY
weight
lantern
reward
frivolity
frivolity
Levity means humor or frivolity.
Example Question #266 : Synonyms
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
HILARITY
alkaline
acrimony
quip
bewilderment
amusement
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 #267 : Synonyms
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
consternation
levity
respite
liveliness
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 #43 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
RENOWN
recollect
fame
improved
recipient
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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