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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
Invoke
Rest
Retort
Energy
Posture
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
Fanciful
Propensity
Ramp
Consecration
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
Saying
Peninsula
Jurisdiction
Mission
Scorn
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
Crash
Evolution
Disaster
Festival
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
Indifference
Legality
Grace
Anger
Intelligence
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
Art
Extinction
Trick
Politics
Mammal
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
Weapon
Construction
Contentment
Conflict
Desert
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
Trickery
Effort
Offense
Courage
Candor
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Distress
Intelligence
Tantrum
Bewilderment
Sustinence
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Emptiness
Talent
Intelligence
Tendency
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
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