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Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
FALLACY
question
policy
evidence
deception
non-fiction
deception
We are looking for a word that is close in meaning to a lie. The word that is closest in meaning to that is "deception."
Example Question #7 : 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.
VIRULENCE
disdain
pestilence
precursor
ailment
resentment
resentment
"Virulence" means resentment or annoyance. "Ailment" means illness or affliction. "Pestilence" means epidemic or disease. "Precursor" means something that indicates outcome before an event occurs. "Disdain" means strong dislike or indifference.
Example Question #8 : 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.
PENURY
precipice
philanthropy
efficacy
fledgling
destitution
destitution
"Penury" means destitution or poverty. "Precipice" means a cliff or steep drop. "Philanthropy" means charity or generosity. "Fledgling" means an apprentice or newcomer. "Efficacy" means efficiency or productivity.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CHAFF
barge
enmity
scrape
refuse
refuse
A well-known idiom speaks of "separating the wheat from the chaff"—that is, separating out that which has value from that which is worthless. In a literal sense, "chaff" can describe the protective casing around a seed that is burned up once the seed has been removed. More commonly the word is used to describe anything that is useless and expendable. Be careful to to confuse "chaff" with "chafe" (damage by rubbing). Also keep in mind that "refuse" here is the noun (pronounced REF-yoos) that means garbage—not the more-familiar verb (pronounced ri-FYOOZ) that means to turn down an offer.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Nouns
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ZEAL
leviathan
fervor
lethargy
apathy
tirade
fervor
"Zeal" and "fervor" both mean enthusiasm or devotion. "Apathy" means an uncaring attitude or lack of interest. "Lethargy" means laziness or sluggishness. "Tirade" means abuse or outburst. "Leviathan" means colossus or behemoth.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Nouns
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
REPROOF
elegy
censure
guile
turpitude
implication
censure
"Reproof" and "censure" both mean blame or criticism. "Elegy" means dirge or lament. "Turpitude" means corruption or debauchery. "Implication" means association or suggestion. "Guile" means slyness or cleverness.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
PECCADILLO
impropriety
remedy
zenith
skepticism
transient
impropriety
"Peccadillo" and "impropriety" both mean a small fault or misdemeanor. "Zenith" means the highest point or apex. "Transient" means something temporary or ephemeral. "Skepticism" means doubt or questioning. "Remedy" means a cure or solution.
Example Question #21 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
TIRADE
harangue
adulation
endorsement
transient
tangent
harangue
"Tirade" and "harangue" both mean an angry outburst. "Adulation" means overenthusiastic praise. "Endorsement" means support or authorization. "Transient" means something temporary or fleeting. "Tangent" means something touching or related.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ENCOMIUM
blasphemy
dictum
accolade
censure
epitome
accolade
"Encomium" and "accolade" both mean warm praise. "Censure" means severe criticism or condemnation. "Blasphemy" means irreverence or heresy. "Dictum" means a saying or proverb. "Epitome" means a perfect example or abbreviation.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ASPERSION
alacrity
commendation
adulation
defamation
belligerence
defamation
"Aspersion" and "defamation" both mean libel or slander. "Adulation" means overenthusiastic praise. "Commendation" means praise or acclaim. "Alacrity" means alertness or liveliness. "Belligerence" means a fight or aggression.
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