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Example Question #411 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TURBULENCE.
Good fortune
Disorder
Miscreant
Happiness
Blandish
Disorder
“Turbulence” refers to disorder and unrest. For clarification, "blandish" means to get someone to do what you want using flattery; a "miscreant" is a troublemaker.
Example Question #412 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE.
Lethargy
Global
Wonderment
Mediocrity
Energy
Lethargy
“Lassitude” describes a state of weariness and apathy and is therefore most similar in meaning to “lethargy,” which means to feel tired and lacking in energy. For clarification, "mediocrity" refers to a condition of being average in a negative way.
Example Question #413 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXCURSION.
Outing
Creation
Festival
Accomplice
Eulogy
Outing
An “excursion” is an outing, or a journey. For clarification an accomplice is someone who assists or collaborates; a eulogy is a speech given at a funeral.
Example Question #414 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INVECTIVE.
Diatribe
Benevolent
Parsimonious
Analysis
Obfuscate
Diatribe
An “invective” is a bitter and angry criticism. Synonyms for “invective” include tirade and diatribe. For clarification, obfuscate means to make something confusing or obscure; benevolent means good-natured; parsimonious means frugal and not generous with money.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEVITY.
Degradation
Suspicion
Lightheartedness
Darkness
Misery
Lightheartedness
“Levity” means humor or lightheartedness. For clarification, degradation is a synonym for poverty and squalor.
Example Question #415 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BREVITY.
Mellifluous
Eternal
Pithiness
Discordant
Volatile
Pithiness
“Brevity” means briefness or the quality of being terse. This is most similar in meaning to pithiness, which means brief and to the point. For clarification, discordant means lacking harmony; mellifluous means smooth sounding; volatile means unstable; eternal means everlasting.
Example Question #374 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RETINUE
income
fundamentals
practice
jewelry
entourage
entourage
A "retinue" is a group of advisers and assistants that accompanies someone, similar to an entourage.
Example Question #375 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DIN
racket
float
precipice
turbulence
food
racket
A "din" is loud noises or a racket.
Example Question #376 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPULSE
compulsion
proclamation
apprehension
rapidity
bargain
compulsion
An "impulse" is a sudden urge, desire, or compulsion to do something.
Example Question #377 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PATRONAGE
multitude
sponsorship
authority
combat
artistry
sponsorship
"Patronage" is support given by a patron, or sponsorship.
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