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Example Question #219 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Synopsis
Witticism
Law
Perception
Subsistence
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #220 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Delicacy
Trick
Generosity
Vacation
Wanderer
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
Example Question #551 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Skull
Meeting
Government
Opposition
Effort
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #552 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Rebellion
Necessity
Dwelling
Hunger
Benefit
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #553 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Protector
Picture
Occupation
Cleansing
Jewelry
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #554 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Undernourishment
Transformation
Idleness
Marketing
Diet
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #555 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Weariness
Precession
Network
Whim
Specialty
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #556 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Battleship
Allegiance
Knowledge
Grace
Sluggishness
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
Example Question #557 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Preamble
Warning
Eclipse
Greed
Morale
Greed
"Avarice" means greed.
Example Question #558 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Excess
Substitute
Quandary
Humility
Recognition
Substitute
A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
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