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Example Question #697 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLIGHT
Danger
Consideration
Liveliness
Affection
Outcome
Danger
"Plight" is danger, a situation that is dangerous or challenging, a predicament.
Example Question #698 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPOSITION
Repose
Winsome
Attitude
Ponderous
Jettison
Attitude
"Disposition" refers to an individual's temperament, their character and nature. This is closest in definition to "attitude." Additionally, "winsome" means charming or attractive; "repose" means rest; "jettison" means get rid of, discard; "ponderous" means slow and boring.
Example Question #361 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICE
Levity
Penchant
Intoxication
Expurgation
Fancy
Fancy
A "caprice" is a "fancy" or a whim. This is different from "levity," which means humor, lightheartedness, or vivacity. (Less commonly, it can describe a classical music composition.) "Intoxication" is drunkenness, and "expurgation" is censorship. A "penchant" for something is a proclivity, affinity, or liking for it.
Example Question #362 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTRETEMPS
Quarrel
Statuary
Squall
Indictment
Preamble
Quarrel
A "contretemps" is a minor "quarrel," disagreement, or argument. A "squall" is a storm or tempest. An "indictment" is a formal accusation or charge. "Preamble" is a synonym for "introduction," and "statuary" is another word for a group of statues.
Example Question #741 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEMENCY
Verisimilitude
Ire
Mercy
Currency
Caprice
Mercy
"Clemency" is mercifulness, leniency, or forgiveness. "Verisimilitude" describes the appearance or quality of realness. A "caprice" is a whim or passing notion. "Currency" can mean either money or prevalence and popularity, depending on its context. "Ire" means wrath or anger.
Example Question #742 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPINQUITY
Proximity
Guilt
Commendation
Abstention
Mercy
Proximity
"Propinquity" is a synonym for "proximity" or nearness. Another word for "guilt" is complicity, and another word for "mercy" is clemency. "Abstention" means sobriety, temperance. "Commendation" is praise or acclaim.
Example Question #743 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESPIONAGE
Munificence
Crime
Duplicity
Spying
Largesse
Spying
"Espionage" is the act of "spying," gathering secret information. While "espionage" is often a "crime," it is not necessarily synonymous with "crime." While "duplicity," or deceit, is also often involved in "espionage," the two are also not synonymous. "Largesse" is generosity or munificence.
Example Question #744 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIP
Joke
Obstinacy
Dullard
Dearth
Paucity
Joke
A "quip" is a clever "joke" or witticism. A "dullard" is a dunce or ignoramus: someone who would not utter a quip. "Paucity" and "dearth" both mean scarcity. "Obstinacy" is another word for stubbornness or pigheadedness.
Example Question #745 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUABBLE
Profundity
Alacrity
Approbation
Velocity
Disagreement
Disagreement
A "squabble" is a "disagreement" or quarrel. "Velocity" is another word for speed, and "profundity" is another word for depth or profoundness. "Alacrity" is liveliness or vivacity. "Approbation" is a synonym for "approval" or endorsement.
Example Question #746 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CIRCUMLOCUTION
Careful navigation
Confused wandering
Geometric perimeter
Hearty laughter
Roundabout speech
Roundabout speech
"Circumlocution" is the act of speaking in a roundabout, wordy way, often for the purpose of being vague or misleading. It is a type of verbal wandering, but not a physical wandering, and it is usually intentional rather than confused. Don't mix up "circumlocution" with "circumnavigation" (sailing around the world) or "circumference" (perimeter), either. Another word for "hearty laughter" is a guffaw.
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