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Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INVECTIVE
Heroic conduct
Acumen
Social confusion
Eminence
Verbal abuse
Verbal abuse
"Invective" is "verbal abuse," a tirade, or a harangue. It is not "social confusion" or "heroic conduct" or behavior. "Eminence" is prominence, and "acumen" is shrewdness or intelligence.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PREAMBLE
Document
Alarm
Assumption
Detection
Introduction
Introduction
A "preamble" is a synonym for "introduction," usually in the context of written documents. While a "preamble" appears in many documents, it is not necessarily synonymous with "document." "Detection" is the act of detecting or noticing something, and "presumption" is a near synonym for "assumption."
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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THRENODY
Tirade
Spleen
Delight
Lament
Rhapsody
Lament
A "threnody" is a "lament" or dirge, a song of mourning. A "rhapsody" is another type of song that is not usually associated with grief. "Delight" is great pleasure or joy, and "spleen" is an antiquated term for wrath or fury. A "tirade" is a rant or a diatribe.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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ELOCUTION
Paragon
Cicatrix
Enunciation
Lassitude
Futility
Enunciation
"Elocution" means diction, articulation, "enunciation." "Lassitude" is lethargy, and a "paragon" is an exemplar or epitome. "Futility" means pointlessness. A "cicatrix" is a scar.
Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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GLOSS
Equanimity
Jargon
Luster
Ambivalence
Proclivity
Luster
"Gloss" is "luster" or shine. "Equanimity" is composure and calmness. "Ambivalence" is the state of having mixed feelings about something. "Jargon" is specialized language or the vocabulary of a particular skill set. A "proclivity" is an inclination or penchant for something.
Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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HYPERBOLE
Exaggeration
Plaudits
Spleen
Censure
Approbation
Exaggeration
"Hyperbole" is the literary technique of "exaggeration." "Plaudits" and "approbation" both means approval and praise. "Censure" means official or severe criticism, and "spleen" is rage or wrath.
Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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INDIGENCE
Temperance
Apogee
Poverty
Crux
Zenith
Poverty
"Indigence" is "poverty" or penury. "Temperance" is abstinence, sobriety. "Zenith" and "apogee" both mean high points, either literally or figuratively. The "crux" of a situation is the heart of that situation.
Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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CITADEL
Fortress
Respite
Hiatus
Asylum
Sojourn
Fortress
The noun "citadel" means fortress, defensive structure. Additionally, a "hiatus" is a break from something; an "asylum" is a sanctuary, a 'safe-house'; a "sojourn" is a temporary stay somewhere; a "respite" is a temporary break in the action.
Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PINNACLE
Peek
Nadir
Commode
Guise
Aspersion
Peek
The noun "pinnacle" means the peek of something, a high point. Additionally, a "nadir" is a low point; a "commode" is a room, (particularly a bathroom); a "guise" is a false appearance designed to conceal the truth; "aspersion" is an attack on the reputation of, slander.
Example Question #100 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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FLORA
Objects
Humans
Plants
Animals
Cities
Plants
The noun "flora" refers to plant-life. The noun "fauna" is usually used in conjunction to mean animal-life.
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