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Example Question #181 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REALM
Ruler
Fortress
Land
City
Town
Land
“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.
Example Question #182 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURSARY
Messenger
Marriage
Patience
Treasury
Rhythm
Treasury
A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Reptile
Bruise
Standard
Suspension
Instrument
Bruise
A "contusion" is a bruise.
Example Question #183 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGNETTE
Wave
Illustration
Dialogue
Vermin
Resolution
Illustration
A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.
Example Question #184 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FISSURE
Crack
Accomplishment
Grandeur
Vogue
Sorrow
Crack
A "fissure" is a crack, especially in a rock. The Latin root word, "fissus," means split.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFLAGRATION
Pessimism
Audacity
Apparel
Speech
Fire
Fire
A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.
Example Question #185 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HOVEL
Performance
Shed
Allegory
Occupation
Campaign
Shed
A "hovel" is an open shed or a very small, humble house.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAMLET
Antonym
Nourishment
Goblin
Stage
Village
Village
A "hamlet" is a small village.
Example Question #186 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAUSOLEUM
Division
Tomb
Stubbornness
Spice
Counsel
Tomb
A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.
Example Question #187 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELUGE
Flood
Journey
Treasury
Happiness
Addition
Flood
A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.
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