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Example Question #471 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Distress
Intelligence
Sustinence
Tantrum
Bewilderment
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #472 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Intelligence
Emptiness
Talent
Tendency
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIRK
Mistake
Wrinkle
Plan
Idiosyncrasy
Particle
Idiosyncrasy
A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."
Example Question #473 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARITY
Tradition
Performance
Satire
Debate
Equality
Equality
"Parity" means equality. The similarly pronounced "parody" is a synonym of satire.
Example Question #474 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBACLE
Discovery
Pattern
Disaster
Concern
Stipple
Disaster
A “debacle” is an unfortunate event with disastrous consequences, so the best available synonym is “disaster.”
Example Question #143 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAGON
Shape
Criticism
Emotion
Epitome
Trickery
Epitome
A "paragon" is a model or epitome, so "epitome" is the correct answer.
Example Question #144 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUPLE
Liberty
Art
Duration
Promotion
Misgiving
Misgiving
A "scruple" is a feeling of doubt or a misgiving because one feels out of suspicion that a course of action may be immoral, so "misgiving" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "scruple": "liberty" means freedom; "art" means the class of objects and activities subject to aesthetic criteria; "duration" means a length of time; and "promotion" means advancement.
Example Question #145 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARADIGM
Ideal
Polygon
Gesture
Design
Insinuation
Ideal
A "paradigm" is an ideal or perfect model of something. One might write, "He is the paradigm of a perfect student."
Example Question #475 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPARTEE
Lament
Contrition
Speech
Banter
Plight
Banter
Since "repartee" is a noun that means a conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies, we're looking for a noun that refers to speech and includes a connotation of being witty. "Speech" is a tempting answer, but it is too broad to be the correct answer. "Lament" and "banter" both refer to kinds of speech, but where "lament" specifies speech that is mournful or regretful, "banter" means speech in which the participants converse in a witty and teasing manner. Because "banter" not only refers to a type of speech but also specifically refers to a type of witty speech, it is the closest synonym to "repartee," and the best answer choice.
Example Question #147 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Mistake
Courtesy
Blockage
Kin
Trick
Trick
A ruse is a trick.
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