Synonyms: Nouns for Abstract Concepts - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
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OUTCOME
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OUTCOME
"Outcome" is defined as something that comes about as an effect or end, so "conclusion" is the best match. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "outcome": "commencement" means beginning or a ceremony marking the graduation of a group of students; "encumbrance" means burden; "sententious" means sanctimonious or pompous; and "peril" means immediate and serious danger.
"Outcome" is defined as something that comes about as an effect or end, so "conclusion" is the best match. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "outcome": "commencement" means beginning or a ceremony marking the graduation of a group of students; "encumbrance" means burden; "sententious" means sanctimonious or pompous; and "peril" means immediate and serious danger.
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QUALM
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QUALM
A "qualm" is a sense of uneasiness or misgiving about something, often due to the still, small voice of one's conscience. A swindler may have no qualms about bilking you out of your hard-earned money. Don't be tricked into picking "storm" for this question—there may be a "calm" (but not a qualm) before a storm, and a "squall" (violent gust of wind) may accompany a storm, but these words are unrelated to "qualm."
A "qualm" is a sense of uneasiness or misgiving about something, often due to the still, small voice of one's conscience. A swindler may have no qualms about bilking you out of your hard-earned money. Don't be tricked into picking "storm" for this question—there may be a "calm" (but not a qualm) before a storm, and a "squall" (violent gust of wind) may accompany a storm, but these words are unrelated to "qualm."
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DELECTABLE
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DELECTABLE
Something that is "delectable" causes delight, often in relation to one's sense of taste. The word is a favorite of bakers in describing their pastry creations. The word is not related to the word "derelict" (abandoned or negligent).
Something that is "delectable" causes delight, often in relation to one's sense of taste. The word is a favorite of bakers in describing their pastry creations. The word is not related to the word "derelict" (abandoned or negligent).
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DISCORD
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DISCORD
"Discord" means lack of harmony, therefore "disharmony" is closest in meaning to "discord."
"Discord" means lack of harmony, therefore "disharmony" is closest in meaning to "discord."
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GENRE
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GENRE
"Genre" means category or type. Therefore, "type" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "genre."
"Genre" means category or type. Therefore, "type" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "genre."
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FEUD
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FEUD
A "feud" is a disagreement or a "fight."
A "feud" is a disagreement or a "fight."
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TIRADE
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TIRADE
A "tirade" means an impassioned and possibly loud speech, or a "rant."
A "tirade" means an impassioned and possibly loud speech, or a "rant."
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EXCURSION
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EXCURSION
An "excursion" is a noun that means an outing or a journey, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "excursion" is "trip," which when used as a noun means a journey or a voyage. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "excursion": "file," when used as a noun, means a collection of records or a digital document; "pantry" is a noun meaning a storage closet; and "exercise" is a series of physical activities done in order to maintain one's health.
An "excursion" is a noun that means an outing or a journey, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "excursion" is "trip," which when used as a noun means a journey or a voyage. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "excursion": "file," when used as a noun, means a collection of records or a digital document; "pantry" is a noun meaning a storage closet; and "exercise" is a series of physical activities done in order to maintain one's health.
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WEALTH
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WEALTH
"Wealth" is a noun that means a large amount of money, or when referring to other things, plenty. That means that the answer choice closest in meaning to "wealth" is "abundance," which is a noun meaning a large quantity of something. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "wealth": a "need" is a necessity, a "lack" is the absence of something; and a "portion" is a piece of a greater whole.
"Wealth" is a noun that means a large amount of money, or when referring to other things, plenty. That means that the answer choice closest in meaning to "wealth" is "abundance," which is a noun meaning a large quantity of something. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "wealth": a "need" is a necessity, a "lack" is the absence of something; and a "portion" is a piece of a greater whole.
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OMISSION
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OMISSION
An "omission" is a removal of something; for instance, omitting text from a paper means taking out those words. That means that "removal" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "omission": "omniscient" means all-knowing; "revival" means the act of coming back to conscious life or a comeback in popularity; and "retention" means_the act of keeping something in a given place_.
An "omission" is a removal of something; for instance, omitting text from a paper means taking out those words. That means that "removal" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "omission": "omniscient" means all-knowing; "revival" means the act of coming back to conscious life or a comeback in popularity; and "retention" means_the act of keeping something in a given place_.
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MIRTH
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MIRTH
Whenever someone experiences great "mirth", he or she experiences great joy. This is one of those words that you just have to memorize. Some examples can help:
"The children experienced great mirth as they opened their gifts for Christmas."
"The friends danced with great mirth, joyfully celebrating the end of the school year."
"The old grumpy man hated the children's mirthful attitude."
Whenever someone experiences great "mirth", he or she experiences great joy. This is one of those words that you just have to memorize. Some examples can help:
"The children experienced great mirth as they opened their gifts for Christmas."
"The friends danced with great mirth, joyfully celebrating the end of the school year."
"The old grumpy man hated the children's mirthful attitude."
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AUDIO
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AUDIO
"Audio" is another word for _sound. "_Sound" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "audio." Considering the other options, an "audience" is a group of people who are watching or listening to a particular event, "audacious" means daring or reckless, and "wise" means characterized by having knowledge and good judgement.
"Audio" is another word for _sound. "_Sound" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "audio." Considering the other options, an "audience" is a group of people who are watching or listening to a particular event, "audacious" means daring or reckless, and "wise" means characterized by having knowledge and good judgement.
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PARITY
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PARITY
The word "parity" means equality. "Equality" is the best choice as it is a part of the meaning of "parity." Considering the other options, "part" means a piece of something larger, a "problem" is a difficulty or a question to be solved,and "parched" means excessively dry or very thirsty.
The word "parity" means equality. "Equality" is the best choice as it is a part of the meaning of "parity." Considering the other options, "part" means a piece of something larger, a "problem" is a difficulty or a question to be solved,and "parched" means excessively dry or very thirsty.
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OBLOQUY
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OBLOQUY
An "obloquy" is abusive language aimed at a person or thing. The best choice is "censure," as it shares the same definition as "obloquy." Considering the other choices, "quiz" means an examination or test,"local" means having to do with or originating in a particular area , and "oblivious" means unknowing.
An "obloquy" is abusive language aimed at a person or thing. The best choice is "censure," as it shares the same definition as "obloquy." Considering the other choices, "quiz" means an examination or test,"local" means having to do with or originating in a particular area , and "oblivious" means unknowing.
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LOGIC
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LOGIC
The word "logic" means reason."Reason" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "logic."
The word "logic" means reason."Reason" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "logic."
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EPIDEMIC
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EPIDEMIC
An "epidemic" is a widespread outbreak of a certain disease. Therefore, "outbreak" is the word most similar in meaning to "epidemic."
An "epidemic" is a widespread outbreak of a certain disease. Therefore, "outbreak" is the word most similar in meaning to "epidemic."
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REMNANT
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REMNANT
A "remnant" is a part of something that is leftover after the larger or original part no longer exists. Therefore, "remains" is the correct answer.
A "remnant" is a part of something that is leftover after the larger or original part no longer exists. Therefore, "remains" is the correct answer.
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RENOWN
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RENOWN
"Renown" means fame. For example, an artist of great renown is famous and well known. So, "fame" is the correct answer.
"Renown" means fame. For example, an artist of great renown is famous and well known. So, "fame" is the correct answer.
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ENIGMA
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ENIGMA
An "enigma" is a mystery or puzzle. For example, one might write, "No one is sure whether Bigfoot actually exists: it is quite the enigma." So, "mystery" is the correct answer.
An "enigma" is a mystery or puzzle. For example, one might write, "No one is sure whether Bigfoot actually exists: it is quite the enigma." So, "mystery" is the correct answer.
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CATASTROPHE
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CATASTROPHE
A "catastrophe" is a great disaster, and a "disaster" is a large, awful event, so "disaster" is the correct answer.
A "catastrophe" is a great disaster, and a "disaster" is a large, awful event, so "disaster" is the correct answer.
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