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Example Question #181 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IDIOSYNCRASY
Normalcy
Quirk
Barrage
Capricious
Wanton
Quirk
An "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk or a unique or unusual characteristic, so "quirk" is the correct answer. For clarification, "wanton" means random and reckless, "capricious" means impulsive or unpredictable, "normalcy" means order or regularity, and "barrage" means onslaught or extended attack.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEQUEL
Feature
Accomplishment
Prologue
Preparation
Follow-up
Follow-up
A "sequel" is a published work that comes after an original or previous work, so "follow-up," which can mean a work which continues a previous one, is the correct answer. A "prologue" is an introduction in a published work distinctly separate from the main work. "Feature" means characteristic or attribute. "Accomplishment" means achievement.
Example Question #76 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROWESS
Cuisine
Skill
Doubtful
Victim
Bystander
Skill
"Prowess" means skill or expertise in a field, so "skill" is the correct answer. "Doubtful" means uncertain. "Cuisine" means food or a style of cooking. A "bystander" is a witness or a person who is present during or observes an event. A "victim" is an injured person or party.
Example Question #77 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIQUE
Catastrophe
Intelligence
Irritation
Perjury
Indifference
Irritation
"Pique" means annoyance or irritation at being slighted, so "irritation" is the correct answer. "Catastrophe" means disaster or tragedy. "Indifference" means lack of concern or interest. "Perjury" means the crime of lying under oath. "Intelligence" means intellectual capacity.
Example Question #78 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFLICTION
Aspiration
Perfection
Production
Disorder
Applause
Disorder
An "affliction" is a disease or a disorder, so "affliction" is the correct answer. "Perfection" means the state of being flawless or without any defects. "Applause" means clapping that signifies approval or praise. "Aspiration" is a noun that means hope or dream. "Production" means the process of manufacturing or creating something.
Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUANDARY
Fluctuate
Inquire
Postpone
Dilute
Dilemma
Dilemma
A "quandary" is a difficult predicament or a dilemma, so "dilemma" is the correct answer. For clarification, "fluctuate" means to move up and down, "dilute" means to make weaker, "inquire" means to ask, and "postpone" means to delay an event.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RENDEZVOUS
Meeting
Location
Fraught
Assault
Disagreement
Meeting
A "rendezvous" is a meeting, so "meeting" is the correct answer. For clarification, an "assault" is an attack, "fraught" means overrun, burdened, or full of, "location" means a place, and "disagreement" means argument or dispute.
Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLIMAX
Disturbance
Peak
Hail
Distance
Surface
Peak
"Climax" means the highest or most important point, so "peak," which means summit or pinnacle, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "climax" or "peak": a "disturbance" is a disruption or an event that causes disorder; "surface" means the upper or outer layer of something; "hail" is freezing rain; and "distance" is the length between two points.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCORD
Disaster
Agreement
Disagreement
Notoriety
Success
Agreement
An "accord" is an agreement signed between two or more parties; the word can also mean harmony. So, "agreement" is the correct answer. "Disagreement" means dispute or argument, so it is an antonym of "accord" and cannot be the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "accord": "notoriety" means infamy or ill repute; "success" means triumph; and "disaster" means catastrophe.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FRANKNESS
Candidness
Kindness
Caution
Belligerence
Dishonesty
Candidness
"Frankness" means bluntness or honesty, so "candidness," a noun that means straightforwardness or honesty, is the correct answer. "Dishonesty" is an antonym of "frankness"; it means deceit or duplicity. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "frankness": "kindness" means affection or care, "caution" means carefulness, and "antagonist" means adversary, rival, or the character who attempts to subvert the protagonist in a story.
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