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Example Question #411 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CADENCE
chorus
reaction
moderation
chain
lilt
lilt
"Cadence" is inflection in one's voice, or intonation or lilt.
Example Question #412 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
AUTONOMY
radical
persimmon
independence
vehicle
defense
independence
"Autonomy" means freedom from external control, or independence.
Example Question #413 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
REIGN (noun)
wit
incumbency
carriage
precipitation
vindication
incumbency
"Reign" (as a noun) refers to the period of time someone holds an office, or their incumbency.
Example Question #414 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRIBUTE
lottery
tinder
secretion
finery
accolade
accolade
A "tribute" is a statement or gift that shows gratitude, or an accolade.
Example Question #415 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONSUMPTION
coincedence
protocol
marvel
expending
meal
expending
"Consumption" means the using up or expending of a resource.
Example Question #416 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ADDENDUM
tedium
postscript
sale
violence
confusion
postscript
An "addendum" is an item of extra material, or a postscript.
Example Question #417 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONISM
fracture
dearth
miniature
ideology
hostility
hostility
"Antagonism" means hostility or opposition.
Example Question #411 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SECESSION
Lullaby
Parcel
Attention
Arrest
Withdrawal
Withdrawal
"Secession" is the act of withdrawing from an organization or union, so "withdrawal" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "secession."
Example Question #412 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVOCATION
Discipline
Dread
Hobby
Fashion
Validation
Hobby
An "avocation" is a diversion that one does in addition to one's principal job, usually done for fun. So, "hobby" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "avocation."
Example Question #420 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
CHICANERY
Combination
Etiquette
Trickery
Yawn
Empowerment
Trickery
"Chicanery" means deception or trickery, so "trickery" is the correct answer.
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