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Example Question #463 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPOSE
Rest
Posture
Energy
Invoke
Retort
Rest
A “repose” is a state of rest or tranquility, so "rest" is the correct answer. For clarification, "retort" means to argue back or a rebuke; "posture" is the physical way in which one stands or sits or attitude; and "invoke" means call upon.
Example Question #464 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Integrate
Propensity
Consecration
Fanciful
Ramp
Propensity
An “inclination” describes a tendency towards something or some idea. The best available synonym is therefore “propensity,” which means behavioral tendency. For clarification, "fanciful" means imaginary or not real; "consecration" means the process of making something holy; "integrate" means add into a group, and "ramp" means sloped surface that connects two levels.
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Jurisdiction
Peninsula
Saying
Scorn
Mission
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #465 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Evolution
Crash
Festival
Disaster
Conspiracy
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Anger
Intelligence
Indifference
Grace
Legality
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #467 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Trick
Extinction
Mammal
Politics
Art
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #468 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Construction
Weapon
Desert
Conflict
Contentment
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #469 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Offense
Courage
Trickery
Candor
Effort
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
Example Question #471 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Intelligence
Sustinence
Bewilderment
Tantrum
Distress
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #472 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Talent
Enthusiasm
Intelligence
Tendency
Emptiness
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
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