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Example Question #481 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCOURGE
Contribution
Weather
Notice
Plague
Blessing
Plague
A “scourge” is a plague or tormentor as in “the neighbor’s terrifying dog was the scourge of my childhood.” For clarification, weather can be used to mean to endure as in “he weathered the storm.”
Example Question #482 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PITFALL
Danger
Ruse
Hole
Disappearance
Shelter
Danger
You can infer from the words "pit" and "fall" contained in "pitfall" that the word describes something that could cause someone's downfall. In fact, a "pitfall" is a danger, so "danger" is the correct answer. By dissecting the word "pitfall," it is possible to infer its meaning.
Example Question #483 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
STANDSTILL
Facade
Connection
Altercation
Deadlock
Wreckage
Deadlock
"Standstill" means a stop or a deadlock. "Connection" is a link or bond between two or more people or items. "Altercation" is a fight or argument. "Wreckage" is the remains of the things after it has been severly damaged or broken. "Facade" is the front or face of something.
Example Question #484 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLATITUDE
Cliché
Argument
Distraction
Pluck
Diversity
Cliché
A "platitude" is a statement or expression that is overused. Thus, "cliché" is a synonym.
Example Question #484 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEVITY
Lying
Mystery
Disposition
Abandonment
Lightheartedness
Lightheartedness
Levity is the quality of being carefree. Thus, "lightheartedness" is the best synonym. While "levity" can describe a type of disposition, "disposition" is not a synonym, and so that is not the correct answer.
Example Question #485 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Greed
Answer
Argument
Average
Usefulness
Greed
"Avarice" means greed. (Example: "The mayor's decision to begin constructing a new subway was born of avarice, as the company he contracted to begin construction actually belonged to him.") Therefore, "greed," being the definition of "avarice," may also serve as a synonym.
Example Question #486 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
COMPENSATION
Destruction
Transformation
Emotion
Sympathy
Payment
Payment
"Compensation" means payment, so "payment" is the correct answer.
Example Question #486 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADVENT
Death
Arrival
Confidant
Employer
Evening
Arrival
"Advent" is defined as arrival or coming. The Latin root word "venire" means to come. So, "arrival" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "advent": “employer” means boss; “death” means the event of dying or demise; “evening” means twilight or sundown; and “confidant” means friend to whom one entrusts secrets.
Example Question #531 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Duplicity
Disappointment
Beginning
Dishonesty
Beauty
Visitor
Dishonesty
"Duplicity" means dishonesty or deceit. The Latin root word, "duplicitas," means doubling.
Example Question #532 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Penury
Anarchy
Poverty
Substitution
Risk
Arrow
Poverty
"Penury" means scarcity or extreme poverty. The Latin root word, "penuria," means want or need.
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