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Example Question #211 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE
Bigot
Misogynist
Specialty
Abode
Injury
Abode
A "domicile" is a "home" or abode. A "specialty" is a particular area of expertise or skill. An "injury" is a wound, and a "bigot" is a biased or prejudiced person. A "misogynist" is someone who is hateful or unfair toward women.
Example Question #212 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSENSUS
Agreement
Discord
Mendicant
Disposition
Citadel
Agreement
The noun "consensus" is used to describe universal agreement, when everyone agrees on something. It is an antonym of "discord" which means disagreement, a lack of harmony. Additionally, a "mendicant" is a person who begs to survive; a "citadel" is a fortress, a stronghold; "disposition" is behavior, attitude, manner.
Example Question #213 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACET
Aspect
Charlatan
Progeny
Quack
Epoch
Aspect
The noun "facet" can be used either to refer to one-side of an object or an aspect, a component of something larger. Additionally, a "quack" is someone who pretends to be an expert but is actually not; a "charlatan" is another word for a quack, someone who fakes expertise; an "epoch" is an era of history, a period of time; "progeny" is offspring, children.
Example Question #214 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INGRESS
Exit
Contrition
Entrance
Sanction
Conundrum
Entrance
The noun "ingress" means entrance, place of entry. The antonym is "egress" which means exit. Additionally, a "conundrum" is a problem, a predicament (usually with two viable solutions); a "sanction" (rather confusingly unfortunately) can be either an official punishment or an official authorization - you will have to use context to determine in which fashion it is being used in the future; "contrition" is a feeling of genuine remorse and desire to atone.
Example Question #215 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HOMILY
Ditty
Eulogy
Obituary
Elegy
Sermon
Sermon
The noun "homily" means religious speech that is meant to provide spiritual enlightenment. This is closest in meaning to "sermon." Additionally, an "obituary" is a column written about someone's life in a newspaper after that someone has died; a "eulogy" is a poem for someone who has passed away; an "elegy" is a poem of serious reflection and gravity, also usually intended for the dead; a "ditty" is a lighthearted, playful song.
Example Question #216 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAUNA
Animals
Extraterrestrials
Humans
Plants
Children
Animals
The noun "fauna" is an all-encompassing term that means animals. It is usually accompanied by "flora" which means plants, as in "The Flora and Fauna of the continental United States." Additionally, "extraterrestrials" are aliens, literally creatures from beyond the Earth.
Example Question #217 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAELSTROM
Paucity
Tempest
Ditty
Harbinger
Ferocity
Tempest
A "maelstrom" is a "tempest" or intense storm. "Ferocity" is fierceness, and "paucity" is scarcity. A "ditty" is a short, simple tune. "Harbinger" and "omen" are synonyms.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FECUNDITY
Constituent
Sarcophagus
Fertility
Aplomb
Aridity
Fertility
"Fecund" means "fertile" and fruitful. "Aridity" is dryness, and "aplomb" is poise. A "sarcophagus" is an elaborate coffin. A "constituent" is a voting person or a component of something bigger, depending on the context.
Example Question #221 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARANGUE
Sanctuary
Vivacity
Amity
Cicatrix
Rant
Rant
A "harangue" is a "rant" or a tirade. "Vivacity" is liveliness, and "amity" is friendship. "Sanctuary" and "asylum" are synonyms, as are "cicatrix" and "scar."
Example Question #222 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LARCENY
Zenith
Nadir
Theft
Amiability
Lassitude
Theft
"Larceny" is a more formal term for "theft." The "nadir" of something is its low point (literal or figurative), while the "zenith" of something is its high point. "Amiability" is friendliness, and "lassitude" is lethargy.
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