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Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GRID
Festival
Network
Quiver
Kitchen
Justice
Network
"Grid" means network. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "grid": "kitchen" means a room used for cooking and preparing food; "justice" means fair treatment; "festival" means celebration; and "quiver" means a transportable storage container for arrows that can be worn.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Wizened
Saying
Train-carriage
Loopy
Grass
Saying
An "adage" is an expression or a saying. For clarification, "loopy" means crazy; wizened means old and wrinkly.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRITION
Regret
Envy
Greed
Fear
Hope
Regret
"Contrition" is a feeling of genuine regret or guilt. For clarification, "envy" means jealousy.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DELUSION
Candor
False belief
Infamy
Notoriety
Old adage
False belief
A "delusion" is a false belief based on incorrect precepts. For clarification, an "adage" is a saying; "notoriety" and "infamy" are synonyms that describe being famous for the wrong reasons; "candor" means frankness or honesty.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HUE
Shade
Vie
Fey
Luminous
Mayhem
Shade
The word hue is used to describe a shade of a color. For clarification, luminous means glowing; mayhem means chaos; vie means to compete; fey means supernatural or irrational.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEXTERITY
Agility
Tentative
Capability
Exorbitant
Preclude
Agility
"Dexterity" refers to someone’s physical skill and agility. For clarification, "agility" means balance and nimbleness; "capability" means ability or potential; "preclude" means to prevent something from happening; "tentative" means cautious and wary; "exorbitant" means excessive.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASPIRATIONS
Thoughts
None of these answers
Feelings
Fears
Goals
Goals
"Aspirations" are goals or targets. A goal is something you “aspire” to.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CORRELATION
Itinerant
Association
Transient
Normalcy
Retribution
Association
A "correlation" is a mutual or complementary relationship; as such, it is most similar in meaning to association. For clarification, "transient" means not permanently settled and is a synonym of itinerant; "retribution" means revenge.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADJUNCT
Accessory
Whimsical
Cantankerous
Cagey
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 #63 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FACET
Vie
Aspect
Mythical
False
Genuine
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.
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