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Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSONANCE
Relationship
Harmony
Disagreement
Connection
Concord
Disagreement
A “dissonance” is an experience of inconsistency or disagreement. To suffer a “dissonance” between your opinion and someone else’s indicates that the two of you disagree. Harmony and concord, and to a lesser extent connection and relationship, are all antonyms of “dissonance.”
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOLADE
Tribute
Criticism
Reservation
Condemnation
Accusation
Tribute
“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENTURE
Vandalism
Enterprise
Panorama
Milk
Flight
Enterprise
Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JARGON
Slang
Mallet
Basement
Corruption
Fear
Slang
Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TERMINUS
Opponent
Character
Creation
Extremity
Disease
Extremity
Terminus is an end or extremity.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCORN
Contempt
Flame
Friend
Merriment
Skill
Contempt
Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.
Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTRAINT
Official
Limitation
Justice
Member
Intimacy
Limitation
A constraint is a restriction or limitation.
Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPABILITY
Ease
Urgency
Description
Potential
Mood
Potential
Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.
Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELIEF
Assistance
Tonality
Muscle
Provocation
Jaundice
Assistance
Relief means aid or assistance.
Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANCTION
Penalty
Doorway
Bend
Transition
Purpose
Penalty
A sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.
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