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Example Question #237 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IOTA
Speck
Profile
Podium
Writing
Descendant
Speck
"Iota" means a very small quantity. The best answer choice is "speck."
Example Question #238 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARBINGER
Entrance
Omen
Period
Support
Embarrassment
Omen
A "harbinger" is an omen or anything that indicates a future event.
Example Question #571 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUBRIS
Pride
Evidence
Draft
Apology
Swirl
Pride
"Hubris" means excessive pride or arrogance.
Example Question #572 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECIPITATE
Rushed
Awake
Extreme
Flooded
Possible
Rushed
The adjective "precipitate" means rushed, very sudden, or overly hasty.
Example Question #571 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEXUS
Flirt
Approbation
Tirade
Damage
Connection
Connection
A "nexus" is a connection.
Example Question #572 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREROGATIVE
Celebration
Wreckage
Right
Banter
Truth
Right
A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.
Example Question #573 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PITTANCE
Wound
Charm
Expression
Trifle
Fear
Trifle
A "pittance" and a "trifle" are both defined as a small amount.
Example Question #574 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIATRIBE
Rant
Community
Energy
Sophistication
Smile
Rant
A "diatribe" is an angry rant.
Example Question #575 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APLOMB
Pool
Generality
Self-confidence
Mistake
Accusation
Self-confidence
"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.
Example Question #576 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUGURY
Jail
Omen
Bowl
Growl
Season
Omen
An "augury" is an omen or sign.
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