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Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARODY
Exquisite
Rebuke
Itinerant
Satire
Eternal
Satire
When used as a noun, "parody" means a performance designed to mock and imitate another form of art and as such is most similar to “satire,” which means a work that uses humor ironically to point out and criticize flaws in people or society. For clarification, "rebuke" means to scold or to punish, "exquisite" means perfect or superb, "eternal" means lasting forever, and itinerant means wandering or travelling.
Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Trick
Jest
Dread
Opulent
Fey
Trick
A "ruse" is a trick or a deception, so "trick" is the correct answer. For clarification, "fey" means supernatural or mystical, "opulent" means expensive or lavish, a "jest" is a joke, and something you "dread" is something you fear.
Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RIFT
Zealous
Fuse
Genre
Break
Immaculate
Break
A "rift" is a break or a schism, so "break" is the correct answer. For clarification, "fuse" means come together or bring together, "immaculate" means spotless or perfect, "zealous" means passionate, and "genre" refers to a category of artistic works. For example, horror is a genre of movies.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPOSITION
Illness
Humor
Deceit
Personality
Recreation
Personality
"Disposition" means personality, so "personality" is the correct answer. For clarification, "recreation" means leisure or pastime, "implacable" means merciless or relentless, "humor" refers to comedy, "deceit" means trick, hoax, or lie, and "illness" means disease.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ESCAPADE
Dread
Hunger
Knowledge
Wealth
Adventure
Adventure
An “escapade” is an adventure or an exciting incident, so "adventure" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "escapade": “knowledge” means all the things that one knows, referred to collectively or awareness; “wealth” means money; and “dread” means fear when used as a noun and fearsome when used as an adjective.
Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GRIND
Tease
Turn
Smile
Drudge
Reduction
Drudge
If something is a “grind,” it is hard or difficult. Something that is hard and difficult is also a “drudge.” You may be more familiar with the term “drudgery,” which means boring, difficult, or unpleasant work. To further help you, a “reduction” is a decrease; to "tease" is to make fun of.
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BONANZA
Rainfall
Cataclysm
Recycle
Windfall
Extravagant
Windfall
A “bonanza” is something that produces very good results. A “windfall” is an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain and is closest to in meaning to “bonanza.” To clarify, a “cataclysm” is a catastrophe or something that causes destruction; “extravagant” means something that is very expensive and often unnecessary; “recycle” means to reuse.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAR
Conference
Seminary
Divine
School
Church
Conference
A “seminar” is a meeting in which you receive information on a particular subject. It is similar to a “conference,” which is also a meeting. Do not confuse it with “seminary,” which refers to a private or religious school. “Divine” means heavenly or godlike.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ENGAGEMENT
Betrayal
Anger
Appointment
Indecency
Closure
Appointment
The definition of "engagement" is an agreement to meet or an arrangement. "Appointment" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DEDUCTION
Subtraction
Confusion
Allowance
Detection
Enclosure
Subtraction
"Subtraction" is the best answer choice, as "deduction" is defined as the act or process of deducting or subtracting.
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