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Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FIRMAMENT
Bloodshed
Gloaming
Ocean
Sky
Garment
Sky
"Firmament" is a fancy word (often used by poets) for the sky. "Gloaming" is a similarly poetic word for twilight. An "ocean" is a large body of water separating continents, and a "garment" is an item of clothing. "Bloodshed" is a synonym for "violence."
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLOAMING
Dusk
Elevation
Aridity
Skullduggery
Humor
Dusk
"Gloaming" is a literary word for "dusk" or twilight. "Skullduggery" is treachery. "Elevation" can refer to a hill or a lifting. "Aridity" means dryness, and "humor" means funniness or amusement.
Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COPPICE
Corpse
Lantern
Thicket
Deity
Cloud
Thicket
A "coppice" is another word for a "thicket," grove, or copse. Be careful not to confuse this with a "corpse," or dead body. A "lantern" is an old-fashioned source of light, and a "deity" is a god or worshipped being.
Example Question #272 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DINGHY
Deceit
Locomotive
Boat
Foolishness
Legislation
Boat
A "dinghy" is a "small boat". A "locomotive" is a synonym for a "train," and "legislation" is law-making. "Deceit" is the same thing as deceptiveness. Another word for "foolishness" is stupidity or idiocy.
Example Question #273 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROGENY
Preamble
Offspring
Mischief
Ancestors
Legerdemain
Offspring
"Progeny" refers to "offspring" or children. This is the opposite of "ancestors," who are predecessors. A "preamble" is an introduction, and "mischief" is misbehavior or naughtiness. "Legerdemain" is trickery or chicanery.
Example Question #274 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORRENT
Unguent
Client
Drought
Habitat
Downpour
Downpour
"Torrent" is a synonym for "downpour." This is the opposite of a "drought," or prolonged dry spell. A "habitat is a species' natural environment, and a "client" is a customer. "Unguent" is another word for ointment or greasy salve.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MONGREL
Fecundity
Wound
Feline
Diatribe
Mutt
Mutt
A "mongrel" is a mutt or mixed-breed creature, most commonly a dog. A "feline" is a cat, which could be a "mongrel" but isn't necessarily synonymous with the word. "Fecundity" is another word for fertility. A "diatribe" is a rant or tirade. A "wound" is an injury.
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTERSTICE
Gap
Asylum
Disparity
Citadel
Amity
Gap
An "interstice" is a small gap, break, or intervening empty space between two things. "Asylum" is a synonym for "sanctuary" or refuge. A "citadel" is a fortress, and a "disparity" is a discrepancy. "Amity" is a synonym for "friendship."
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CATAFALQUE
Currency
Bier
Idiosyncrasy
Dinghy
Wildcat
Bier
A "catafalque" is a decorated platform, framework, or bier, most often used for supporting a coffin. An "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk, and a "dinghy" is a small boat. "Currency" can mean money or prevalence. Don't confuse "catafalque" with "catamount," a wildcat such as a cougar.
Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENDER
Scepter
Censure
Ligature
Elegance
Money
Money
When used as a noun, "tender" means "money." "Elegance" means grace and style. A "scepter" is a staff, particularly an ornamental one used by a ruler. "Censure" is strong or official criticism. Another word for "ligature" is cord.
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