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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
Vacation
Errand
Jaunt
History
Trek
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
Predicament
Spurious
Malaise
Replete
Quintessential
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
Retort
Rest
Posture
Energy
Invoke
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
Propensity
Ramp
Consecration
Fanciful
Integrate
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
Jurisdiction
Peninsula
Saying
Scorn
Mission
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #465 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Crash
Evolution
Conspiracy
Festival
Disaster
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Legality
Indifference
Intelligence
Grace
Anger
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #467 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Politics
Trick
Art
Mammal
Extinction
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #468 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Construction
Weapon
Desert
Conflict
Contentment
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #469 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Effort
Candor
Offense
Trickery
Courage
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
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