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Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PREMISE
Absolution
Basis
Standard
Applicable
Whimsical
Basis
"Premise" means basis or starting point, so "basis" is the correct answer. For clarification, "whimsical" means quirky, "absolution" means freedom from blame or guilt, "applicable" means relevant or able to be applied, and "standard" means average.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPEDIMENT
Subjective
Benign
Obstacle
Objective
Supplement
Obstacle
An "impediment" is something that hinders one from doing something, so "obstacle," which means hindrance or obstruction, is the correct answer. For clarification, "benign" means harmless, "supplement" means something added to something else, "objective" means unbiased or based on facts, and "subjective" is an antonym of "objective" and means biased or based on emotions and feelings.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DELIRIUM
Concentration
Convoluted
Conception
Consternation
Confusion
Confusion
“Delirium” is a mental state in which you are confused and unable to think clearly, usually because of fever or illness. It is most similar in meaning to “confusion.” To clarify the other terms, “conception” is the process of forming ideas; “concentrated” means focused;“consternation” is a feeling of surprise that causes confusion; “convoluted” means complex or tangled.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSINUATION
Chanting
Charge
Muscular
Implication
Severance
Implication
An “insinuation” is a sneaky suggestion of something bad. If you “insinuate” something about someone, you imply something about them. An “implication” is similar to an insinuation, so "implication" is the correct answer. With “charge,” the nearest meaning to "insinuation" is that it a "charge" can mean an accusation, but even then it is not close enough to "insinuation" to complete the analogy because “charge” is a direct accusation, whereas an “insinuation” is more of a suggestion. “Severance” is closer to incision to make a cut into something. You may have mistaken “insinuation” for sinew which is a word used to refer to muscles and tendons. To provide further help, “chanting” means saying a phrase loudly and repetitively, usually in a group.
Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFRONTATION
Consideration
Chaos
Implementation
Reorientation
Conflict
Conflict
"Confrontation" means a conflict or battle, so "conflict" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "confrontation."
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Despair
Unhappiness
Immense
Frantic
Joyful
Magnificent
Unhappiness
"Despair" means hopelessness or unhappiness.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANOMALY
Pledge
Nicety
Reflection
Equilibrium
Peculiarity
Peculiarity
An "anomaly" is an irregularity, or something out of the ordinary. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "peculiarity."
Example Question #128 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the word with a meaning most similar to the word in question.
Transgression
Witticism
Nook
Sin
Verity
Apparel
Sin
A "transgression" is a sin or a violation of a law.
Example Question #129 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Liberty
Tyranny
Inspection
Freedom
Diversity
School
Freedom
"Liberty" means freedom.
Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ORATION
Tirade
Diatribe
Invective
Discourse
Jest
Discourse
"Oration" means a formal speech, and as such, it is most similar in meaning to "discourse," which means speech. So, "discourse" is the correct answer. For clarification, "jest" means joke, and "tirade," "invective," and "diatribe" are all synonyms that mean a harsh and condemning verbal attack.
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