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Example Question #551 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Synopsis
Witticism
Subsistence
Perception
Law
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Wanderer
Generosity
Delicacy
Vacation
Trick
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
Example Question #553 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Opposition
Effort
Meeting
Government
Skull
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #554 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Necessity
Benefit
Hunger
Rebellion
Dwelling
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #555 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Jewelry
Occupation
Cleansing
Protector
Picture
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #556 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Transformation
Diet
Idleness
Marketing
Undernourishment
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #557 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Precession
Network
Specialty
Weariness
Whim
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #558 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Grace
Allegiance
Battleship
Sluggishness
Knowledge
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
Example Question #559 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Greed
Warning
Eclipse
Morale
Preamble
Greed
"Avarice" means greed.
Example Question #560 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Humility
Substitute
Excess
Recognition
Quandary
Substitute
A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
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