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Example Question #333 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
ANIMOSITY.
Ill will
Eager to please
Fairly matched
Misunderstanding
Good feeling
Ill will
“Animosity” describes a feeling of hostility, anger or resentment. So of the possible answer choices “ill will” best matches the meaning of the word.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONFRONTATION
success
conflict
extinction
happiness
trifold
conflict
"Confrontation" means an argumentative meeting, or conflict.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
THRESHOLD
candor
discomfort
grip
minimum
turbulence
minimum
"Threshold" means the minimum intensity that must be exceeding for something to happen.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
STINT
rattle
channel
nose
turn
forgiveness
turn
A "stint" is a person's period or turn of work, usually an alotted period of time.
Example Question #341 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BROKER
spiral
rate
negotiate
hinder
distribute
negotiate
"Broker" means to arrange or negotiate a deal.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CREDIBILITY
plausability
risk
minimum
flexibility
parlance
plausability
"Credibility" means the quality of being trusted or thought plausible, or plausibility.
Example Question #343 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FANFARE
initiative
air conditioning
luminescence
fuss
mercy
fuss
"Fanfare" is elaborate ceremony, attention, or fuss.
Example Question #344 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VACANCY
display
opening
outlet
crime
trouble
opening
A "vacancy" is an unoccupied spot or an opening.
Example Question #345 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BREACH
violation
enthusiasm
innovation
revolution
species
violation
A "breach" is a violation of something.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIM.
Volition
Lethargy
Vigor
Remorse
Anger
Vigor
“Vim” describes someone with great energy or vigor. For clarification, "lethargy" means exhaustion; "remorse" means regret; "volition" means the ability or act of choosing.
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