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Example Question #169 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
Mask
Cinema
World
Channel
Bidder
Channel
A "conduit" is a channel or a passage for carrying a fluid. It is also a means by which something is transmitted. So, "channel" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "conduit": “bidder” means a person making an offer to buy something at a certain price, usually in the context of an auction or sale; “mask” means cover or disguise; “cinema” means motion picture or theater; and “world” means the Earth or an imagined place like the Earth.
Example Question #169 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
System
Open
Closed
Expression
Medium
Medium
“Conduit” is a noun used to describe a channel or medium through which something is conveyed. A person can be a “conduit” for an idea or information, and a pipe or channel can be a “conduit” for liquid or electricity. The best answer is “medium,” which in this context describes something that enables passage from one area to another.
Example Question #211 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARTIFACT
Inspiration
Neutrality
Pastime
Relic
Stain
Relic
An "artifact" is a manmade item of cultural or historical significance, or a "relic."
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAVITY
Cacophony
Hole
Mountain
Domicile
Excursion
Hole
"Cavity" means a hole; a Mountain is a large natural structure that is above sea level; Domicile is a home or residence; an Excursion is a trip or outing; and Cacophony means discordant sounds.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Genius
Fortress
Apex
Composition
Legacy
Fortress
A "citadel" is a fortress that commands a city.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
Argument
Future
Implement
Channel
Pattern
Channel
A "conduit" is a channel or pathway.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFERNO
Conflagration
Temperature
Desert
Disaster
Ash
Conflagration
A "conflagration" is a large fire. An "inferno" is similarly a large fire. Thus, "conflagration" and "inferno" are synonyms.
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Fear
Cleanliness
Misery
Bruise
Disorder
Bruise
A contusion is a bruise or blunt injury.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE
Bully
Prophecy
Evil
Mansion
Tame
Mansion
A "domicile" is a home or house, so "mansion" is the synonym you want.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Healthy
Accident
Unwell
Bruise
Broke
Bruise
“Contusion” is a noun used to describe an injury to the body in which nothing is broken but damage is done to tissue causing a bruise to appear. “Broke” and “accident” might seem partially correct, but it is important to note that in a “contusion” nothing is broken, only bruised.
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