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Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Sustinence
Tantrum
Intelligence
Distress
Bewilderment
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #514 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Enthusiasm
Talent
Intelligence
Tendency
Emptiness
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
Example Question #515 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIRK
Idiosyncrasy
Plan
Wrinkle
Particle
Mistake
Idiosyncrasy
A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."
Example Question #516 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARITY
Satire
Tradition
Debate
Equality
Performance
Equality
"Parity" means equality. The similarly pronounced "parody" is a synonym of satire.
Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBACLE
Pattern
Stipple
Discovery
Concern
Disaster
Disaster
A “debacle” is an unfortunate event with disastrous consequences, so the best available synonym is “disaster.”
Example Question #518 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAGON
Trickery
Shape
Emotion
Criticism
Epitome
Epitome
A "paragon" is a model or epitome, so "epitome" is the correct answer.
Example Question #473 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUPLE
Misgiving
Art
Liberty
Promotion
Duration
Misgiving
A "scruple" is a feeling of doubt or a misgiving because one feels out of suspicion that a course of action may be immoral, so "misgiving" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "scruple": "liberty" means freedom; "art" means the class of objects and activities subject to aesthetic criteria; "duration" means a length of time; and "promotion" means advancement.
Example Question #474 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARADIGM
Design
Gesture
Ideal
Insinuation
Polygon
Ideal
A "paradigm" is an ideal or perfect model of something. One might write, "He is the paradigm of a perfect student."
Example Question #475 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPARTEE
Contrition
Banter
Plight
Speech
Lament
Banter
Since "repartee" is a noun that means a conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies, we're looking for a noun that refers to speech and includes a connotation of being witty. "Speech" is a tempting answer, but it is too broad to be the correct answer. "Lament" and "banter" both refer to kinds of speech, but where "lament" specifies speech that is mournful or regretful, "banter" means speech in which the participants converse in a witty and teasing manner. Because "banter" not only refers to a type of speech but also specifically refers to a type of witty speech, it is the closest synonym to "repartee," and the best answer choice.
Example Question #522 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Trick
Blockage
Kin
Courtesy
Mistake
Trick
A ruse is a trick.
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