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Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUGURY
Drill
Idiosyncrasy
Hazard
Portent
Demeanor
Portent
"Augury" is a synonym for "portent" or omen. It would be very easy to confuse this word with "auger," which is a tool for drilling into the ground. A "hazard" is a danger, and an "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk or strange trait. "Demeanor" means comportment or bearing.
Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRONGHOLD
Elucidation
Armament
Rant
Firmament
Bastion
Bastion
A "bastion" is a "stronghold," protection, or guard against either a physical or a figurative threat. Don't confuse this with "armament," which means weaponry, or "firmament," which means sky. "Elucidation" means clarification. Another word for a "rant" is a harangue.
Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTERCATION
Caterwaul
Harm
Threnody
Fight
Caprice
Fight
An "altercation" is a fight or brawl (usually physical unless specified: "a verbal altercation"). Although "harm" may well result from an "altercation," the two are not direct synonyms. A "caprice" is a whim or a fancy, and a "threnody" is a dirge or lament. "Caterwaul" is another word for a yowl or cry.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIN
Edict
Ordeal
Travail
Itinerary
Racket
Racket
A "din" is a "racket" or hubbub. "Edict" is another word for a decree, and itinerary means schedule. "Travail" is a synonym for "ordeal."
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEREGRINATION
Eruption
Fecundity
Birthright
Eructation
Wandering
Wandering
To "peregrinate" is to "wander." A "birthright" is a heritage, an inheritance. An "eructation" is a belch, and an "eruption" is an explosion. "Fecundity" is fertility, fruitfulness.
Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTENT
Power
Omen
Bastion
Torrent
Amnesty
Omen
A "portent" is an "omen," a warning sign. Don't confuse "portent" with "potent," which means powerful. "Amnesty" is an official pardon or reprieve. A "bastion" is a stronghold, and a "torrent" is a downpour or a deluge.
Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROVISIONS
Calamity
Retort
Indictment
Joviality
Supplies
Supplies
"Provisions" are "supplies" for a journey (usually food and equipment). A "retort" is a witty response. "Joviality" is a synonym for merriment, good humor. An "indictment" is an accusation. "Calamity" is a synonym for "disaster."
Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFLICTION
Theology
Fracas
Larceny
Malady
Guffaw
Malady
"Affliction" and "malady" are both synonyms for disease, illness. A "fracas" can be anything from a noisy disagreement to a full-out brawl. A "guffaw" is a loud laugh. "Larceny" is theft, and "theology" is the study of religion.
Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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REVERBERATION
Echo
Squall
Completion
Denouement
Edict
Echo
"Reverberation" is the echoing or refraction of sounds. "Completion" is finishing, while a "denouement" is similarly a finale or conclusion. A "squall" is a storm. An "edict" is a decree or law.
Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMPAGE
Generosity
Cheerful behavior
Widespread behavior
Violent behavior
Altercation
Violent behavior
A "rampage" is a mass act of violence, looting, or other criminal behavior. Although "rampages" are often widespread, the two are not synonymous. A synonym for "generosity" is magnanimity, while an "altercation" is a fight. "Cheerful" behavior might be considered vivacity.
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