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Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKULLDUGGERY
Harbinger
Trickery
Cicatrix
Laceration
Idiosyncrasy
Trickery
"Skullduggery" is a rare word for "trickery" or fraudulence. An "idiosyncrasy" is a strange trait or personal quirk. A "laceration" is a cut, and a "cicatrix" is a scar. A "harbinger" is an omen or a prophetic sign.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNGUENT
Threnody
Grove
Ointment
Limitation
Copse
Ointment
An "unguent" is an "ointment" or greasy salve. A "threnody" is a dirge or a lament, and a "limitation" is a restriction. A "copse" is a grove, a small clump of trees.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Abode
Apiary
Elocution
Diction
Fortress
Fortress
A "citadel" is a "fortress" or military fortification. An "abode" is a domicile or home. An "apiary" is a beehive or collection of beehives. "Elocution" is another word for "articulation" or enunciation, while "diction" is word choice.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRUNCHEON
Crown
Robe
Torrent
Club
Meal
Club
A "truncheon" is a small "club" or stick often used for beating people. A "torrent" is a deluge or downpour. A "robe" is an outer garment, and a "crown" is a metal headpiece for rulers. Don't confuse "truncheon" with "luncheon," which is a formal midday meal.
Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMITTAL
Jubilation
Intuition
Weaponry
Currency
Institutionalization
Institutionalization
When used as a noun, a "committal" is the act of committing someone to an institution (often a mental hospital or prison). "Intuition" is insight, and another word for "weaponry" is armament. As a concrete noun, "currency" is another word for tender or money. A synonym for "jubilation" is exultation.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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VESTMENT
Isle
Garment
Larceny
Caprice
Leniency
Garment
"Vestment" is a synonym for "garment." An "isle" is an island, and a "caprice" is a whim or a passing fancy. "Larceny" is another word for "theft." "Leniency" is the act of being lenient, merciful, or tolerant.
Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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FOLLY
Gratitude
Hue
Epidemic
Foolishness
Armory
Foolishness
"Folly" is lack of wisdom or outright foolishness. An "epidemic" is a widespread and dangerous disease. "Gratitude" is gratefulness or thankfulness. "Hue" is another word for color or tint.
Example Question #128 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCEPTER
Truncheon
Skeptic
Rope
Staff
Miter
Staff
A "scepter" is an ornate staff, particularly one carried by rulers in a ceremonial fashion. A "miter" is a tall headdress typically worn by bishops. Another word for "rope" is "cord," and another word for "truncheon" is club or baton. A "skeptic" is someone who doubts.
Example Question #129 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PANDEMIC
Ardor
Fashion
Epidemic
Machinery
Peace
Epidemic
A "pandemic" is an "epidemic" of enormous proportions. "Peace" is an antonym for "war," and "ardor" is a synonym for "passion." "Machinery" refers to the working components of a machine. "Fashion" is style, particular as is pertains to clothing.
Example Question #130 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INUNDATION
Warfare
Flood
Worship
Coppice
Brotherhood
Flood
An "inundation" is a "flood," deluge. Another word for "brotherhood" is fraternity, and another word for a "coppice" is a thicket or grove of small trees. "Worship" is the act of prayer and religious devotion. "Warfare" is the opposite of peace.
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