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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
Chant
Sanity
Insult
Arrangement
Rigor
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
Scarcity
Annotation
Decibel
Espionage
Alacrity
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
Substitution
Background
Refund
Insult
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
Disintegration
Honesty
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
Vendor
Symmetry
Morality
Espionage
Espionage
"Reconnaissance" and "espionage" both mean the act of spying.
Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEMENCY
Mercy
Census
Objection
Souvenir
Pomp
Mercy
"Clemency" means mercy.
Example Question #218 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIQUITY
Hazardous
Poise
Opportunity
Penmanship
Evil
Evil
"Iniquity" means wickedness. The best answer choice is "evil."
Example Question #551 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Subsistence
Witticism
Perception
Synopsis
Law
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Generosity
Trick
Vacation
Wanderer
Delicacy
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
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