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Example Question #211 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFRONT
Arrangement
Sanity
Rigor
Chant
Insult
Insult
An "affront" is an insult. The origin of this word is the Latin phrase "ad frontem," which means "at the forehead."
Example Question #212 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PAUCITY
Annotation
Decibel
Alacrity
Scarcity
Espionage
Scarcity
"Paucity" means scarcity or small quantity.
Example Question #213 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUDACITY
Refund
Insult
Background
Substitution
Boldness
Boldness
"Audacity" means boldness or daring, especially without shame or thought of personal safety.
Example Question #214 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ONUS
Burden
Advancement
Hope
Manifesto
Trickery
Burden
An "onus" is a burden or responsibility.
Example Question #215 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDOR
Gestation
Recollection
Intensity
Honesty
Disintegration
Honesty
"Candor" means the quality of being open and honest.
Example Question #216 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECONNAISSANCE
Future
Morality
Symmetry
Vendor
Espionage
Espionage
"Reconnaissance" and "espionage" both mean the act of spying.
Example Question #591 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEMENCY
Mercy
Souvenir
Census
Pomp
Objection
Mercy
"Clemency" means mercy.
Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIQUITY
Poise
Penmanship
Hazardous
Opportunity
Evil
Evil
"Iniquity" means wickedness. The best answer choice is "evil."
Example Question #218 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Witticism
Synopsis
Subsistence
Law
Perception
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #219 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Delicacy
Wanderer
Vacation
Trick
Generosity
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
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