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Example Question #309 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUGURY
Demeanor
Portent
Hazard
Idiosyncrasy
Drill
Portent
"Augury" is a synonym for "portent" or omen. It would be very easy to confuse this word with "auger," which is a tool for drilling into the ground. A "hazard" is a danger, and an "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk or strange trait. "Demeanor" means comportment or bearing.
Example Question #310 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRONGHOLD
Rant
Bastion
Firmament
Armament
Elucidation
Bastion
A "bastion" is a "stronghold," protection, or guard against either a physical or a figurative threat. Don't confuse this with "armament," which means weaponry, or "firmament," which means sky. "Elucidation" means clarification. Another word for a "rant" is a harangue.
Example Question #311 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTERCATION
Threnody
Fight
Caprice
Caterwaul
Harm
Fight
An "altercation" is a fight or brawl (usually physical unless specified: "a verbal altercation"). Although "harm" may well result from an "altercation," the two are not direct synonyms. A "caprice" is a whim or a fancy, and a "threnody" is a dirge or lament. "Caterwaul" is another word for a yowl or cry.
Example Question #312 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIN
Racket
Travail
Itinerary
Ordeal
Edict
Racket
A "din" is a "racket" or hubbub. "Edict" is another word for a decree, and itinerary means schedule. "Travail" is a synonym for "ordeal."
Example Question #313 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEREGRINATION
Eructation
Eruption
Fecundity
Wandering
Birthright
Wandering
To "peregrinate" is to "wander." A "birthright" is a heritage, an inheritance. An "eructation" is a belch, and an "eruption" is an explosion. "Fecundity" is fertility, fruitfulness.
Example Question #314 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTENT
Amnesty
Torrent
Power
Omen
Bastion
Omen
A "portent" is an "omen," a warning sign. Don't confuse "portent" with "potent," which means powerful. "Amnesty" is an official pardon or reprieve. A "bastion" is a stronghold, and a "torrent" is a downpour or a deluge.
Example Question #315 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROVISIONS
Indictment
Retort
Joviality
Supplies
Calamity
Supplies
"Provisions" are "supplies" for a journey (usually food and equipment). A "retort" is a witty response. "Joviality" is a synonym for merriment, good humor. An "indictment" is an accusation. "Calamity" is a synonym for "disaster."
Example Question #316 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFLICTION
Guffaw
Fracas
Theology
Larceny
Malady
Malady
"Affliction" and "malady" are both synonyms for disease, illness. A "fracas" can be anything from a noisy disagreement to a full-out brawl. A "guffaw" is a loud laugh. "Larceny" is theft, and "theology" is the study of religion.
Example Question #317 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVERBERATION
Squall
Completion
Echo
Denouement
Edict
Echo
"Reverberation" is the echoing or refraction of sounds. "Completion" is finishing, while a "denouement" is similarly a finale or conclusion. A "squall" is a storm. An "edict" is a decree or law.
Example Question #318 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMPAGE
Widespread behavior
Generosity
Violent behavior
Cheerful behavior
Altercation
Violent behavior
A "rampage" is a mass act of violence, looting, or other criminal behavior. Although "rampages" are often widespread, the two are not synonymous. A synonym for "generosity" is magnanimity, while an "altercation" is a fight. "Cheerful" behavior might be considered vivacity.
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