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Example Question #461 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODYSSEY
Trek
Vacation
Errand
History
Jaunt
Trek
An "odyssey" is defined as a lengthy journey, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like journey. While "trek," "errand," and "jaunt" all refer to various kinds of journeys, an errand is defined as a short trip made to accomplish a certain task, and "jaunt" means a short trip taken for fun. Both refer to journeys too short for either to be comparable to an "odyssey," but "trek" means a long and difficult journey. Because "trek" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "odyssey," "trek" is the correct answer.
Example Question #462 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUAGMIRE
Quintessential
Predicament
Malaise
Replete
Spurious
Predicament
The primary definition of a “quagmire” is a type of swamp or marshy area; however it has an important secondary meaning, an awkward or difficult situation from which it is hard to escape. It is often used in the phrase “political quagmire” to describe an impasse in politics. The correct synonym for an awkward and difficult situation is “predicament.” For clarification, "spurious" means false or counterfeit; "quintessential" means typical; "respite" means a lull or a period of rest; and "malaise" is a feeling of general discontent or illness.
Example Question #463 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPOSE
Posture
Retort
Invoke
Energy
Rest
Rest
A “repose” is a state of rest or tranquility, so "rest" is the correct answer. For clarification, "retort" means to argue back or a rebuke; "posture" is the physical way in which one stands or sits or attitude; and "invoke" means call upon.
Example Question #464 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Fanciful
Ramp
Propensity
Integrate
Consecration
Propensity
An “inclination” describes a tendency towards something or some idea. The best available synonym is therefore “propensity,” which means behavioral tendency. For clarification, "fanciful" means imaginary or not real; "consecration" means the process of making something holy; "integrate" means add into a group, and "ramp" means sloped surface that connects two levels.
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Saying
Peninsula
Jurisdiction
Mission
Scorn
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #465 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Conspiracy
Crash
Disaster
Evolution
Festival
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #466 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Indifference
Intelligence
Legality
Grace
Anger
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #467 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Mammal
Trick
Politics
Art
Extinction
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #468 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Construction
Desert
Contentment
Weapon
Conflict
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #469 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Candor
Effort
Trickery
Offense
Courage
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
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