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Example Question #163 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADJUNCT
Cagey
Cantankerous
Whimsical
Accessory
Portal
Accessory
An "adjunct" is something added on as extra or an assistant. It is most similar in meaning to "accessory," which is the correct answer. For clarification, a "portal" is a door or means of travel; "cagey" means cautious and wary; "whimsical" means silly and quirky; "cantankerous" means ill-tempered and grumpy.
Example Question #164 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FACET
Genuine
Aspect
Vie
Mythical
False
Aspect
A "facet" is an aspect of something. For clarification, "mythical" means legendary or fabulous; "genuine" means real and authentic; "vie" means compete or battle for.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLARITY
Parsimonious
Miserly
Gloomy
Incoherent
Lucidity
Lucidity
"Clarity" is a noun that describes clearness of expression or thought, and it is therefore most similar in meaning to lucidity. "Lucidity" means clearly understood or rationally thought out. For clarification, "incoherent" means nonsensical and hard to understand; "gloomy" means dark and depressing; "miserly" and parsimonious are synonyms that both describe someone who is not generous.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FEATURE
Attribute
Violence
Independence
Presentation
Quantity
Attribute
"Feature" means attribute or characteristic. "Quantity" means the total number of things in a group. "Presentation" means the way in which something is showed or displayed. "Violence" means a physically hurtful act. "Independence" means self-government.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUDITION
Practice
Transformation
Resignation
Discovery
Interview
Interview
"Audition" means interview. "Practice" means to learn to do something better by doing it repeatedly. "Transformation" means a significant change. "Discovery" is something that has been found. "Resignation" means the act of giving up or quitting one's job.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIVELIHOOD
Speech
Trickery
Bewilderment
Income
Respect
Income
"Livelihood" means job or income. "Speech" is the act of speaking or a formal talk or presentation. "Trickery" means deception. "Bewilderment" means confusion or chaos. "Respect" means high regard or esteem.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOLERANCE
Acceptance
Stamina
Convoy
Unfair
Prejudice
Acceptance
"Tolerance" means the act of tolerating someone or acceptance. "Prejudice" is a prejudgment. "Unfair" means lacking fairness or justice. "Stamina" means endurance. "Convoy" is a group of vehicles traveling together.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOBLE
Disrespectful
Miraculous
Arrogant
Showy
Honorable
Honorable
"Noble" means honorable. "Disrespectful" means rude or impolite. "Arrogant" means haughty or full of oneself. "Miraculous" means occurring through some divine, supernatural, or magical interference. "Showy" means excessive in appearance or ostentatious.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHORE
Task
Astronomer
Hardship
Affection
Strategy
Task
"Chore" means routine task done to keep one's home clean, so "task" is the correct answer. "Astronomer" is a person who studies astronomy. "Affection" is a noun that means love or care. "Strategy" is a noun that means a plan or a policy. "Hardship" is a noun that means struggle or difficulty.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FOUNDER
Ascend
Sink
Jaunt
Fey
Egress
Sink
"Founder," when used as a noun, means someone who begins something. However, "founder" can also be used as a verb that means break down or, when referring to a ship, sink. So, the correct answer is “sink.” For clarification, "ascend" means rise or climb up, "jaunt" means an outing; "egress" means an exit or a way out, and "fey" means irrational or supernatural.
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