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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
Connection
Concord
Disagreement
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
Condemnation
Reservation
Tribute
Criticism
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
Enterprise
Flight
Vandalism
Panorama
Milk
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
Fear
Basement
Mallet
Corruption
Slang
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
Character
Creation
Extremity
Opponent
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
Merriment
Friend
Flame
Skill
Contempt
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
Member
Limitation
Intimacy
Official
Justice
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
Potential
Urgency
Mood
Ease
Description
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
Muscle
Provocation
Assistance
Tonality
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
Doorway
Penalty
Purpose
Bend
Transition
Penalty
A sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.
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