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Example Question #413 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
REIGN (noun)
wit
incumbency
carriage
precipitation
vindication
incumbency
"Reign" (as a noun) refers to the period of time someone holds an office, or their incumbency.
Example Question #414 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRIBUTE
lottery
tinder
secretion
finery
accolade
accolade
A "tribute" is a statement or gift that shows gratitude, or an accolade.
Example Question #415 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONSUMPTION
coincedence
protocol
marvel
expending
meal
expending
"Consumption" means the using up or expending of a resource.
Example Question #416 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ADDENDUM
tedium
postscript
sale
violence
confusion
postscript
An "addendum" is an item of extra material, or a postscript.
Example Question #417 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONISM
fracture
dearth
miniature
ideology
hostility
hostility
"Antagonism" means hostility or opposition.
Example Question #451 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SECESSION
Attention
Parcel
Arrest
Lullaby
Withdrawal
Withdrawal
"Secession" is the act of withdrawing from an organization or union, so "withdrawal" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "secession."
Example Question #461 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVOCATION
Discipline
Dread
Hobby
Validation
Fashion
Hobby
An "avocation" is a diversion that one does in addition to one's principal job, usually done for fun. So, "hobby" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "avocation."
Example Question #420 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
CHICANERY
Combination
Etiquette
Trickery
Yawn
Empowerment
Trickery
"Chicanery" means deception or trickery, so "trickery" is the correct answer.
Example Question #462 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
SOPHISTRY
Vision
Animation
Market
Silence
Deception
Deception
"Sophistry" is defined as reasoning that seems true but is actually false, usually intending to deceive or mislead someone. So, the best answer choice is the word "deception."
Example Question #463 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
ACRIMONY
Conversation
Shard
Bitterness
Revival
Sleep
Bitterness
"Acrimony" means bitterness, so "bitterness" is the correct answer.
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