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Example Question #661 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHICANERY
Melancholy
Amends
Expiation
Indigence
Trickery
Trickery
"Chicanery" is "trickery" and deception is a word often used to describe magicians, conmen, and the like. "Expiation" and "amends" are synonyms. "Indigence" is a synonym for "poverty" or penury. "Melancholy" is another word for "sadness."
Example Question #662 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONUNDRUM
Persistence
Largesse
Evasiveness
Dilemma
Paucity
Dilemma
A "conundrum" is a problem or "dilemma." "Paucity" is a synonym for "scarcity," and "largesse" is a synonym for "generosity." "Evasiveness" is a word that means avoidance. Another word for "persistence" is perseverance or tenacity.
Example Question #331 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUANIMITY
Lament
Plaudits
Abstention
Approbation
Composure
Composure
Someone who exhibits "equanimity" shows composure, calmness, and levelheadedness. "Plaudits" and "approbation" both mean praise, approval. A "lament" is a dirge or elegy. "Abstention" is a synonym for "temperance" or sobriety.
Example Question #332 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAGON
Opulence
Epitome
Penury
Expurgation
Opprobrium
Epitome
The "paragon" of something is its "epitome," exemplar, or perfect example. "Opprobrium" is disgrace or condemnation, depending on the situation. "Expurgation" is a form of censorship, and "penury" is a synonym for "poverty." This is an antonym of "opulence," which means wealth and luxury.
Example Question #333 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRUX
Aplomb
Periphery
Probity
Heart
Vagrancy
Heart
The "crux" of a situation is the "heart," core, or kernel of the situation. This is a near antonym for "periphery," which means the outskirts or outer edge of something. "Vagrancy" is the noun form of vagrant, or vagabond. "Aplomb" means poise and self-assurance. "Probity" is a synonym for "integrity."
Example Question #334 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUTILITY
Pointlessness
Chicanery
Expiation
Lassitude
Poise
Pointlessness
Something "futile" is pointless or useless, a wasted effort. "Chicanery" is another word for "trickery." Another word for "poise" is "aplomb" or self-assurance. "Lassitude" means lethargy, sluggishness, apathy. To "expiate" something is to make amends for it.
Example Question #335 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPRIETY
Largesse
Turpitude
Probity
Mendacity
Decorum
Decorum
"Propriety" and "decorum" are synonyms. "Probity" and "integrity" are synonyms, as are "turpitude" and "depravity." "Largess" is generosity, benevolence. "Mendacity" is another word for "duplicity" or "dishonesty."
Example Question #336 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLATITUDE
Hegemony
Acumen
Supremacy
Truism
Ambivalence
Truism
A "platitude" is a truism, an empty or meaningless statement. "Acumen" is shrewdness or sharpness. Another word for "ambivalence" is equivocation. "Hegemony" and "supremacy" are synonyms.
Example Question #337 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUANDARY
Maelstrom
Duplicity
Magnanimity
Conundrum
Brevity
Conundrum
A "quandary" is a dilemma or a "conundrum." "Magnanimity" is another word for "generosity." "Brevity" and "briefness" are synonyms, as are "duplicity" and "dishonesty." A "maelstrom" is a tempest or strong storm.
Example Question #338 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PENCHANT
Impudence
Penury
Proclivity
Effrontery
Magnanimity
Proclivity
A "penchant" is a "proclivity" or liking for a particular thing. "Magnanimity" is generosity, and "penury" is poverty. "Impudence" and "effrontery" are synonyms.
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