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Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
ANIMOSITY.
Eager to please
Ill will
Misunderstanding
Good feeling
Fairly matched
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 #340 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONFRONTATION
extinction
happiness
trifold
success
conflict
conflict
"Confrontation" means an argumentative meeting, or conflict.
Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
THRESHOLD
discomfort
turbulence
minimum
candor
grip
minimum
"Threshold" means the minimum intensity that must be exceeding for something to happen.
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
STINT
rattle
forgiveness
turn
nose
channel
turn
A "stint" is a person's period or turn of work, usually an alotted period of time.
Example Question #343 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BROKER
negotiate
rate
distribute
hinder
spiral
negotiate
"Broker" means to arrange or negotiate a deal.
Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CREDIBILITY
flexibility
parlance
risk
plausability
minimum
plausability
"Credibility" means the quality of being trusted or thought plausible, or plausibility.
Example Question #345 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FANFARE
luminescence
fuss
initiative
mercy
air conditioning
fuss
"Fanfare" is elaborate ceremony, attention, or fuss.
Example Question #346 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VACANCY
display
crime
opening
trouble
outlet
opening
A "vacancy" is an unoccupied spot or an opening.
Example Question #347 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BREACH
violation
innovation
revolution
enthusiasm
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.
Anger
Volition
Remorse
Lethargy
Vigor
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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