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Example Question #281 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IDIOSYNCRASY
Threnody
Quirk
Urbanity
Lunacy
Asininity
Quirk
An "idiosyncrasy" is an eccentricity or a "quirk." This is different from "lunacy," or "craziness," and "asininity," or "stupidity." "Urbanity" is suaveness or sophistication, and a "threnody" is a dirge or a lament.
Example Question #282 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANDEMONIUM
Jargon
Effrontery
Chaos
Maelstrom
Propitiation
Chaos
"Pandemonium" is "chaos" or bedlam. A "maelstrom" is a tempest or large storm. "Jargon" is the vocabulary of a specialized field, and "propitiation" is appeasement. "Effrontery" is another word for impudence or audacity.
Example Question #283 : Synonyms
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CALAMITY
Specialty
Alacrity
Disaster
Acumen
Euphony
Disaster
A "calamity" is a "disaster" or catastrophe. A "euphony" is a collection of pleasant or harmonious sounds. "Alacrity" is liveliness or vivacity, and "acumen" is shrewdness. A "specialty" is a particular branch of a larger field.
Example Question #284 : Synonyms
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PESTILENCE
Conundrum
Itinerancy
Quandary
Penchant
Disease
Disease
"Pestilence" is "disease" or infestation. A "conundrum" is another word for a dilemma or quandary. "Itinerancy" is vagrancy. A "penchant" for something is a fondness or preference for it.
Example Question #285 : Synonyms
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LIGATURE
Epilogue
Equanimity
Cord
Preamble
Scepter
Cord
A "ligature" is a material for binding or tying. A "preamble" is an introduction, and an "epilogue" is a conclusion or an afterword. A "scepter" is an ornamental staff, usually jeweled and carried by royalty. "Equanimity" is calmness and composure.
Example Question #286 : Synonyms
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JURISPRUDENCE
Scholarship
Fecundity
Law
Prudence
Independence
Law
"Jurisprudence" is another word for the "law," either its practice or its philosophy. "Scholarship" is education and learning. "Prudence" is a synonym for "wise caution," and "fecundity" is a synonym for "fertility." "Independence" is an antonym of "dependence."
Example Question #287 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMNESTY
Hyperbole
Rebellion
Pardon
Insurrection
Injustice
Pardon
"Amnesty" is, depending on the context, a "pardon" or a reprieve (often an official or political one). "Rebellion" and "insurrection" are synonyms, and "injustice" is unfairness. "Hyperbole" is a literary term for exaggeration.
Example Question #288 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICTMENT
Bedlam
Pandemonium
Accusation
Pestilence
Ditty
Accusation
An "indictment" is a formal or official "accusation" or criminal charge. "Pandemonium" is another word for chaos, as is bedlam. "Pestilence" is another word for sickness, particularly on an epidemic level. A "ditty" is a short and simple tune.
Example Question #289 : Synonyms
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SALVE
Balm
Hygiene
Firmament
Vigilance
Security
Balm
A "salve" is a "balm" or soothing ointment. "Firmament" is another word for sky, and "security" is safety. "Hygiene" is another word for cleanliness, and "vigilance" is watchfulness, alertness.
Example Question #290 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVATION
Ingress
Applause
Doldrums
Egress
Boor
Applause
An "ovation" is sustained applause in approval of something. Additionally, "ingress" means entrance and "egress" means exit; a "boor" is a rude and obnoxious person; "doldrums" is a prolonged period of stagnation or depression, a feeling of melancholy and pointlessness.
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