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Example Questions
Example Question #201 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
BOUNTY
Vegetation
Quarrel
Candor
Loot
Cache
Loot
"Bounty" means loot, money, or something of value. "Vegetation" means plants or crops. "Cache" is a stash of items stored away. "Candor" means honesty. "Quarrel" means argument or fight.
Example Question #202 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
APERTURE
Agility
Cellar
Artifact
Opening
Florist
Opening
"Aperture" is an opening or hole. "Artifact" is a relic or an object of significant importance. "Florist" is a person who cares for and sells flowers. "Agility" means quickness. "Cellar" is a room below a home and is usually used to store wine.
Example Question #203 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
CACHE
Stash
Catastrophe
Elation
Remark
Fidelity
Stash
"Cache" is a stash of something stored or hidden away. "Catastrophe" means a disaster or event causing great damage. "Fidelity" means loyalty or faithfulness. "Elation" means great happiness or joy. "Remark" means a comment or a mention.
Example Question #204 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
RAVINE
Gorge
Foe
Abduction
Antidote
Resignation
Gorge
"Ravine" means a deep gorge. "Antidote" is a medicine or treatment that counteracts or neutralizes a poison. "Foe" is an opponent or enemy. "Abduction" is a kidnapping. "Resignation" is the act of giving up a job or position.
Example Question #205 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
EFFIGY
Statue
Epidemic
Invective
Plethora
Oration
Statue
"Effigy" is a statute or sculpture of a person. "Invective" is a verbal attack. "Epidemic" is a widespread disease. "Oration" is a formal speech. "Plethora" means abundant or plentiful.
Example Question #206 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CUSP
Plain
Plant
Sign
Star
Edge
Edge
The "cusp" of something is the point or end of it. The best choice is "edge," since it has the same meaning. All of the other choices are unrelated in meaning.
Example Question #207 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Savior
Team
Chemical
Fortress
Fortress
A “citadel” is a fortress that commands a city, so "fortress" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to “citadel”. “Savior” means rescuer. “Chemical” means a purified substance, element, or compound. “Team” means group or crew. A “print” is a pattern or a reproduction.
Example Question #208 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HULL
Shell
Safety
Mistake
River
Pastry
Shell
A “hull” is a shell or covering. It can also mean the main body of a vessel. So, "shell" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to “hull”. “Safety” means protection. “Mistake” means error. A “pastry” is a type of food that consists of baked dough. A “river” is a large stream of water.
Example Question #161 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
Bidder
Cinema
Mask
Channel
World
Channel
A "conduit" is a channel or a passage for carrying a fluid. It is also a means by which something is transmitted. So, "channel" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "conduit": “bidder” means a person making an offer to buy something at a certain price, usually in the context of an auction or sale; “mask” means cover or disguise; “cinema” means motion picture or theater; and “world” means the Earth or an imagined place like the Earth.
Example Question #162 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
Open
Expression
System
Closed
Medium
Medium
“Conduit” is a noun used to describe a channel or medium through which something is conveyed. A person can be a “conduit” for an idea or information, and a pipe or channel can be a “conduit” for liquid or electricity. The best answer is “medium,” which in this context describes something that enables passage from one area to another.
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