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Example Question #259 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKULLDUGGERY
Cicatrix
Idiosyncrasy
Laceration
Trickery
Harbinger
Trickery
"Skullduggery" is a rare word for "trickery" or fraudulence. An "idiosyncrasy" is a strange trait or personal quirk. A "laceration" is a cut, and a "cicatrix" is a scar. A "harbinger" is an omen or a prophetic sign.
Example Question #260 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNGUENT
Threnody
Copse
Limitation
Grove
Ointment
Ointment
An "unguent" is an "ointment" or greasy salve. A "threnody" is a dirge or a lament, and a "limitation" is a restriction. A "copse" is a grove, a small clump of trees.
Example Question #261 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Diction
Elocution
Abode
Apiary
Fortress
Fortress
A "citadel" is a "fortress" or military fortification. An "abode" is a domicile or home. An "apiary" is a beehive or collection of beehives. "Elocution" is another word for "articulation" or enunciation, while "diction" is word choice.
Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRUNCHEON
Torrent
Meal
Crown
Robe
Club
Club
A "truncheon" is a small "club" or stick often used for beating people. A "torrent" is a deluge or downpour. A "robe" is an outer garment, and a "crown" is a metal headpiece for rulers. Don't confuse "truncheon" with "luncheon," which is a formal midday meal.
Example Question #263 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMITTAL
Intuition
Jubilation
Currency
Weaponry
Institutionalization
Institutionalization
When used as a noun, a "committal" is the act of committing someone to an institution (often a mental hospital or prison). "Intuition" is insight, and another word for "weaponry" is armament. As a concrete noun, "currency" is another word for tender or money. A synonym for "jubilation" is exultation.
Example Question #264 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VESTMENT
Caprice
Larceny
Garment
Leniency
Isle
Garment
"Vestment" is a synonym for "garment." An "isle" is an island, and a "caprice" is a whim or a passing fancy. "Larceny" is another word for "theft." "Leniency" is the act of being lenient, merciful, or tolerant.
Example Question #265 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FOLLY
Armory
Gratitude
Foolishness
Epidemic
Hue
Foolishness
"Folly" is lack of wisdom or outright foolishness. An "epidemic" is a widespread and dangerous disease. "Gratitude" is gratefulness or thankfulness. "Hue" is another word for color or tint.
Example Question #266 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCEPTER
Skeptic
Truncheon
Miter
Rope
Staff
Staff
A "scepter" is an ornate staff, particularly one carried by rulers in a ceremonial fashion. A "miter" is a tall headdress typically worn by bishops. Another word for "rope" is "cord," and another word for "truncheon" is club or baton. A "skeptic" is someone who doubts.
Example Question #267 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANDEMIC
Ardor
Fashion
Epidemic
Peace
Machinery
Epidemic
A "pandemic" is an "epidemic" of enormous proportions. "Peace" is an antonym for "war," and "ardor" is a synonym for "passion." "Machinery" refers to the working components of a machine. "Fashion" is style, particular as is pertains to clothing.
Example Question #268 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INUNDATION
Flood
Coppice
Worship
Brotherhood
Warfare
Flood
An "inundation" is a "flood," deluge. Another word for "brotherhood" is fraternity, and another word for a "coppice" is a thicket or grove of small trees. "Worship" is the act of prayer and religious devotion. "Warfare" is the opposite of peace.
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