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Example Question #641 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPUDENCE
Effrontery
Expurgation
Nuisance
Melody
Relevance
Effrontery
"Impudence" is another word for both insolence and "effrontery." "Relevance" indicates connection to the topic at hand. A "melody" is a sequence of notes that comprises a song, and a "nuisance" is a bother. "Expurgation" is the act of removing material from something (e.g. a book) to avoid offending people.
Example Question #642 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APEX
Pinnacle
Gratitude
Larceny
Nadir
Interrogation
Pinnacle
An "apex" is a "pinnacle," apogee, or high point. This is the antonym of "nadir," or low point. An "interrogation" is a formal or intense questioning. "Larceny" is theft, and "gratitude" is thankfulness.
Example Question #643 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APLOMB
Clumsiness
Loquacity
Poise
Gluttony
Lechery
Poise
To do something with "aplomb" is to do it with poise and "polish." This is an antonym of "clumsiness." "Gluttony" means overeating, and "lechery" means lust. "Loquacity" is a synonym for excessive talkativeness.
Example Question #644 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JARGON
Specialized Language
Specialized Studies
Specialized Profession
Specialized Architecture
Specialized Interrogation
Specialized Language
"Jargon" is a type of language specific to a particular discipline or specialty. While "architects," "scholars," and other professions do have their own kinds of jargon, the words are not actually synonymous. An "interrogation" is a questioning session.
Example Question #645 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABNEGATION
Hearth
Renunciation
Fodder
Lassitude
Predilection
Renunciation
The noun "abnegation" means "renunciation," denial, rejection, the act of disavowing something. Additionally, a "predilection" is a preference for something; "lassitude" is weariness, exhaustion, lethargy; "fodder" is worthless material to be sacrificed for some cause; a "hearth" is a fireplace or a spiritual home, or less commonly, a literal home.
Example Question #646 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLIANCE
Repose
Exigency
Obedience
Serendipity
Predilection
Obedience
The noun "compliance" means the action of agreeing to a command or a request. Although this is not a direct synonym of "obedience," this is easily the best answer. Additionally, "predilection" is a preference for, having a particular like for something; "exigency" is urgency, the need to get something done; "repose" is rest; "serendipity" is the occurrence of some happy and lucky incident, good fortune.
Example Question #647 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZENITH
Acumen
Apogee
Tenacity
Harangue
Lunacy
Apogee
"Zenith" is another word for pinnacle, apex, or "apogee." "Lunacy" is a synonym for "insanity," and "tenacity" is perseverance and determination. "Acumen" is another word for shrewdness or sharpness, and a "harangue" is a verbal rant or tirade.
Example Question #648 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROBITY
Largesse
Integrity
Mischief
Paucity
Maturity
Integrity
"Probity" means "integrity" and moral uprightness. "Mischief" is trouble, and "largesse" is generosity. "Maturity" and "immaturity" are antonyms, as are "paucity" and "abundance."
Example Question #649 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROCLIVITY
Levity
Nadir
Apogee
Inclination
Lethargy
Inclination
A "proclivity" is an inclination or tendency towards something. "Lethargy" means listlessness, "nadir" means low point, and "apogee" means high point. "Levity" means lightheartedness and humor.
Example Question #650 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BREVITY
Lassitude
Briefness
Assignation
Gluttony
Decreptitude
Briefness
"Brevity" and "briefness" are synonyms. "Lassitude" means lethargy or apathy. "Decrepitude" describes the state of being old and dilapidated. "Gluttony" means excess or greed in eating. An "assignation" is another word for a rendezvous or illicit meet-up.
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