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Example Question #551 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCREPANCY
Difference
Glitch
Chasm
Cable
Corruption
Difference
A discrepancy is a lack of compatibility or difference between two things.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEARTH
Darkness
Absence
Warmth
Dirt
Death
Absence
A "dearth" is a lack of something or an absence of something.
Example Question #553 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Financial
Elegant
Questionable
Current
Intentional
Intentional
Deliberate means done consciously, or intentional.
Example Question #554 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERITAGE
Salon
Dwelling
Error
Tradition
Reminder
Tradition
Heritage means something passed down through genertions culturally, or a tradition.
Example Question #555 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSONANCE
Concord
Disagreement
Relationship
Connection
Harmony
Disagreement
A “dissonance” is an experience of inconsistency or disagreement. To suffer a “dissonance” between your opinion and someone else’s indicates that the two of you disagree. Harmony and concord, and to a lesser extent connection and relationship, are all antonyms of “dissonance.”
Example Question #556 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOLADE
Criticism
Reservation
Condemnation
Tribute
Accusation
Tribute
“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.
Example Question #557 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENTURE
Flight
Milk
Panorama
Enterprise
Vandalism
Enterprise
Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.
Example Question #558 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JARGON
Mallet
Slang
Corruption
Fear
Basement
Slang
Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.
Example Question #559 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TERMINUS
Opponent
Disease
Extremity
Character
Creation
Extremity
Terminus is an end or extremity.
Example Question #560 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCORN
Skill
Merriment
Friend
Contempt
Flame
Contempt
Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.
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