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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
Subsistence
Witticism
Perception
Synopsis
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
Generosity
Trick
Vacation
Wanderer
Delicacy
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
Skull
Meeting
Effort
Opposition
Government
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
Rebellion
Benefit
Necessity
Hunger
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
Cleansing
Protector
Picture
Jewelry
Occupation
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
Idleness
Undernourishment
Transformation
Diet
Marketing
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
Whim
Network
Precession
Weariness
Specialty
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
Battleship
Grace
Sluggishness
Allegiance
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
Preamble
Eclipse
Warning
Morale
Greed
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
Excess
Substitute
Quandary
Recognition
Substitute
A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
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