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Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REALM
Ruler
Town
City
Fortress
Land
Land
“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURSARY
Marriage
Messenger
Treasury
Patience
Rhythm
Treasury
A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Suspension
Standard
Bruise
Reptile
Instrument
Bruise
A "contusion" is a bruise.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGNETTE
Wave
Illustration
Resolution
Dialogue
Vermin
Illustration
A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FISSURE
Grandeur
Crack
Sorrow
Accomplishment
Vogue
Crack
A "fissure" is a crack, especially in a rock. The Latin root word, "fissus," means split.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFLAGRATION
Pessimism
Fire
Audacity
Apparel
Speech
Fire
A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.
Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HOVEL
Allegory
Campaign
Occupation
Shed
Performance
Shed
A "hovel" is an open shed or a very small, humble house.
Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAMLET
Village
Stage
Goblin
Antonym
Nourishment
Village
A "hamlet" is a small village.
Example Question #231 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAUSOLEUM
Tomb
Counsel
Stubbornness
Spice
Division
Tomb
A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.
Example Question #232 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELUGE
Journey
Treasury
Flood
Happiness
Addition
Flood
A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.
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