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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
Synopsis
Law
Perception
Witticism
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
Delicacy
Generosity
Vacation
Trick
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Government
Effort
Opposition
Skull
Meeting
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #553 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Dwelling
Necessity
Benefit
Hunger
Rebellion
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #554 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Jewelry
Occupation
Picture
Protector
Cleansing
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #555 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Diet
Marketing
Idleness
Transformation
Undernourishment
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #556 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Weariness
Whim
Network
Specialty
Precession
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
Sluggishness
Battleship
Knowledge
Grace
Allegiance
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
Greed
Morale
Greed
"Avarice" means greed.
Example Question #557 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Quandary
Recognition
Humility
Excess
Substitute
Substitute
A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
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