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Example Question #474 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPARTEE
Contrition
Lament
Plight
Banter
Speech
Banter
Since "repartee" is a noun that means a conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies, we're looking for a noun that refers to speech and includes a connotation of being witty. "Speech" is a tempting answer, but it is too broad to be the correct answer. "Lament" and "banter" both refer to kinds of speech, but where "lament" specifies speech that is mournful or regretful, "banter" means speech in which the participants converse in a witty and teasing manner. Because "banter" not only refers to a type of speech but also specifically refers to a type of witty speech, it is the closest synonym to "repartee," and the best answer choice.
Example Question #479 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Blockage
Mistake
Kin
Trick
Courtesy
Trick
A ruse is a trick.
Example Question #481 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCOURGE
Notice
Weather
Blessing
Plague
Contribution
Plague
A “scourge” is a plague or tormentor as in “the neighbor’s terrifying dog was the scourge of my childhood.” For clarification, weather can be used to mean to endure as in “he weathered the storm.”
Example Question #482 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PITFALL
Hole
Ruse
Shelter
Danger
Disappearance
Danger
You can infer from the words "pit" and "fall" contained in "pitfall" that the word describes something that could cause someone's downfall. In fact, a "pitfall" is a danger, so "danger" is the correct answer. By dissecting the word "pitfall," it is possible to infer its meaning.
Example Question #483 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
STANDSTILL
Altercation
Connection
Deadlock
Wreckage
Facade
Deadlock
"Standstill" means a stop or a deadlock. "Connection" is a link or bond between two or more people or items. "Altercation" is a fight or argument. "Wreckage" is the remains of the things after it has been severly damaged or broken. "Facade" is the front or face of something.
Example Question #484 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLATITUDE
Cliché
Argument
Distraction
Pluck
Diversity
Cliché
A "platitude" is a statement or expression that is overused. Thus, "cliché" is a synonym.
Example Question #484 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEVITY
Lightheartedness
Abandonment
Disposition
Lying
Mystery
Lightheartedness
Levity is the quality of being carefree. Thus, "lightheartedness" is the best synonym. While "levity" can describe a type of disposition, "disposition" is not a synonym, and so that is not the correct answer.
Example Question #485 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Usefulness
Greed
Average
Argument
Answer
Greed
"Avarice" means greed. (Example: "The mayor's decision to begin constructing a new subway was born of avarice, as the company he contracted to begin construction actually belonged to him.") Therefore, "greed," being the definition of "avarice," may also serve as a synonym.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
COMPENSATION
Destruction
Payment
Transformation
Sympathy
Emotion
Payment
"Compensation" means payment, so "payment" is the correct answer.
Example Question #486 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADVENT
Death
Arrival
Confidant
Evening
Employer
Arrival
"Advent" is defined as arrival or coming. The Latin root word "venire" means to come. So, "arrival" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "advent": “employer” means boss; “death” means the event of dying or demise; “evening” means twilight or sundown; and “confidant” means friend to whom one entrusts secrets.
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