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Example Question #231 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSINUATION
Severance
Muscular
Chanting
Charge
Implication
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 #232 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFRONTATION
Implementation
Reorientation
Consideration
Chaos
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 #233 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANOMALY
Equilibrium
Reflection
Pledge
Peculiarity
Nicety
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 #234 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ORATION
Invective
Jest
Diatribe
Discourse
Tirade
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.
Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOMAGE
Suggestion
Trickery
Honor
Stability
Homicide
Honor
"Homage" means honor or respects paid to something or someone, so "honor" is the correct answer. "Trickery" means the use of fraud or deception to achieve a particular purpose. "Stability" means firmness or solidity. "Suggestion" means a piece of advice. "Homicide" means the murder of a person.
Example Question #235 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEGITIMATE
Lawful
Illegal
Lucid
Decisive
Costly
Lawful
"Legitimate" is a word that can be used as either a verb or an adjective, but because all of the potential answer choices are adjectives, we will need to consider "legitimate" as an adjective. When used as an adjective, "legitimate" means allowed by the law or rules, so "lawful," which means legal or authorized, is the correct answer. "Illegal" is an antonym of "legitimate" and "lawful"; it means unlawful and in violation of the rules. None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "legitimate": "decisive" means conclusive or crucial; "lucid" means clear; and "costly" means expensive.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SIGNIFICANCE
Exile
Connection
Hatred
Importance
Necessity
Importance
"Significance" means importance, so "importance" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "significance": "connection" means a relationship or link between two people, ideas, or things; "hatred" means extreme dislike or ill-will; "necessity" is something that is required or needed; and "exile" means someone who has been expelled from their home country and is not allowed to return.
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