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Example Question #681 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECIBEL
Volume
Culprit
Temperature
Fiasco
Clarity
Volume
The noun "decibel" refers to a unit of measurement that is used to measure "volume." This is closest in meaning, of course, to "volume" (or how loud something is). Additionally, "clarity" means how clear something is; "culprit" means guilty party, person responsible for a crime; "fiasco" means calamity, disaster, (a situation) that is chaotic and catastrophic.
Example Question #682 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECIPICE
Decorum
Edge
Edifice
Opulence
Aid
Edge
The noun "precipice" refers to the "edge" of something after which there is a steep drop. It can also refer to the moment right before something important or profound occurs. Additionally, "aid" means help, assistance; "decorum" means polite behavior; an "edifice" is a building, or one side of a building; "opulence" is extreme wealth and luxury.
Example Question #683 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUINTESSENCE
Turpitude
Depravity
Mendacity
Proclivity
Exemplar
Exemplar
"Quintessence" is a synonym for epitome or "exemplar." "Proclivity" is a synonym for "inclination," and "depravity" is a synonym for "turpitude." "Mendacity" means dishonesty.
Example Question #684 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPROBATION
Anomaly
Notoriety
Aberration
Chicanery
Approval
Approval
"Approbation" and "approval" are synonyms. "Chicanery" is trickery, and "notoriety" is infamy. An "aberration" is an anomaly.
Example Question #685 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPPROBRIUM
Obstinacy
Disgrace
Pandemonium
Invective
Luster
Disgrace
"Opprobrium" is either "disgrace" and shame or criticism and abuse, depending on the situation. "Luster" is a synonym for "gloss." "Pandemonium" is a synonym for "chaos." "Invective" is verbal abuse, and "obstinacy" is stubbornness.
Example Question #686 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRUCULENCE
Defiance
Splendor
Enmity
Ordure
Acquiescence
Defiance
To be "truculent" is to defy someone else's orders or wishes. This is an antonym for "acquiescence," which involves giving in to someone else's wishes. "Enmity" is the antonym of "friendship," while "splendor" is the noun form of "splendid." "Ordure" is sewage or filth.
Example Question #687 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERISMILITUDE
Censure
Realness
Redundancy
Propriety
Mendacity
Realness
"Verisimilitude" describes "realness," or, more accurately, the appearance or replication of realness. "Propriety" is a synonym for "decorum." "Mendacity" is dishonesty. "Censure" is a synonym for "criticism" or condemnation. "Redundancy" is a synonym for "repetitiveness."
Example Question #688 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUDGEON
Resentment
Eloquence
Iniquity
Dissonance
Dispute
Resentment
To be in high "dudgeon" is to be indignant or resentful about something. "Eloquence" is the quality of fluent, articulate speech. "Iniquity" is evil, and a "dispute" is a disagreement. "Dissonance" is tension, particularly between inharmonious sounds.
Example Question #689 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUALMS
Defiance
Truculence
Jargon
Apathy
Misgivings
Misgivings
To have "qualms" about something are to have "misgivings" about them. "Truculence" and "defiance" are synonyms. "Apathy" is the state of not caring about things, and "jargon" is the specific language or vocabulary of a group of specialists.
Example Question #690 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLER
Kernel
Anger
Expiation
Propitiation
Appeasement
Anger
"Choler" is an antiquated word for "anger," wrath, or irritation. "Propitiation" is a synonym for "appeasement," and "expiation" is a synonym for "amends." A "kernel" is a seed (literal) or heart of something (figurative).
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