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Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Opposition
Effort
Meeting
Skull
Government
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Hunger
Benefit
Dwelling
Necessity
Rebellion
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Occupation
Cleansing
Picture
Jewelry
Protector
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Undernourishment
Diet
Idleness
Transformation
Marketing
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Weariness
Network
Precession
Whim
Specialty
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Allegiance
Knowledge
Battleship
Sluggishness
Grace
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Warning
Morale
Eclipse
Preamble
Greed
Greed
"Avarice" means greed.
Example Question #228 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Recognition
Substitute
Quandary
Excess
Humility
Substitute
A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
Example Question #229 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAMUT
Vanity
Specimen
Habit
Twinge
Range
Range
A "gamut" is an entire range or scale.
Example Question #230 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXODUS
Flue
Departure
Giant
Spasm
Oath
Departure
An "exodus" is a departure or emigration.
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