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Example Question #331 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAGON
Qualitative analysis
Drinking vessel
Medieval stronghold
Ceremonial garment
Small dwelling
Drinking vessel
A "flagon" is a large old-fashioned drinking vessel. A "ceremonial garment" is a robe, and a "qualitative analysis" is an evaluation involving numbers. A small "dwelling" could be an abode or domicile. A "medieval stronghold" is a fortress or fortification.
Example Question #332 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFLUENT
Coracle
Arson
Citadel
Fecundity
Sewage
Sewage
"Effluent" is another word for "sewage" or wastewater. "Fecundity" means fertility, fruitfulness. A "citadel" is a fortress, fortification, or castle. A "coracle" is a small boat. "Arson" is the act of deliberately setting fire to property or land.
Example Question #333 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHANSON
Song
Unguent
Eructation
Girdle
Larceny
Song
A "chanson" is a "song," usually a specific type of French composition. An "eructation" is a belch, and an "unguent" is an ointment. "Larceny" is theft. A "girdle" is one of a variety of belt-like garments.
Example Question #334 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GUFFAW
Sprig
Fountain
Laugh
Catamount
Coracle
Laugh
A "guffaw" is a loud, hearty "laugh." A "coracle" is a small boat, and a "sprig" is a small stem or twig. A "catamount" is a type of wildcat, usually a cougar.
Example Question #335 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ULUATION
Firmament
Zest
Surprise
Howl
Equilibrium
Howl
A "ululation" is a howl or a wail and is often used in traditional ceremonial settings. "Firmament" is another word for the sky, and "equilibrium" is balance. "Zest" is a synonym for "zeal." A "surprise" is something unexpected.
Example Question #336 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMEANOR
Animosity
Astonishment
Commendation
Ardor
Bearing
Bearing
Someone's "demeanor" is their "bearing," appearance, or manner. "Astonishment" is surprise and awe. "Commendation" is praise or acclaim. "Ardor" means passion, and "animosity" means hatred.
Example Question #337 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOJOURN
Rest
Luster
Melody
Drinking vessel
Soup vessel
Rest
A "sojourn" is a brief "rest" or respite. It is not a type of drinking vessel (tankard, flagon, cask, etc.) or soup vessel ("tureen"). It is also not a "melody," or song. "Luster" is gloss or shine.
Example Question #338 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUALL
Harvest
Storm
Disagreement
Infection
Wail
Storm
A "squall" is a brief, intense "storm." It is not a "cry "or "wail," nor is it a "harvest" or crop yield. Another word for "infection" is disease, and another word for "disagreement" is quarrel or squabble.
Example Question #339 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STATUTE
Edict
Statuary
Inundation
Sculpture
Crypt
Edict
A "statute" is an "edict" or law, which is not to be confused with a "statuary," or group of statues (sculptures). A "crypt" is a burial place. An "inundation" is a deluge or flood.
Example Question #340 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APIARY
Ordnance
Beehive
Birdhouse
Balm
Heritage
Beehive
"Apiary" is another word for a large "beehive" or collection of beehives. This is easy to confuse with an "aviary," or large structure for housing birds. "Heritage" is an inheritance, either a literal one or a figurative one. A "balm" is a salve or soothing ointment. "Ordnance" is weaponry, arms.
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