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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
LABYRINTH
Accident
Teacher
Weight
Maze
Beggar
Maze
"Labyrinth" is a noun defined as a complicated maze, so "maze" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "labyrinth."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABODE
Library
Home
Office
Train Station
Airport
Home
"Abode" means a home or a residence, so "home" is the correct answer. An "office" is a workplace. A "library" is a place that allows patrons to check out and borrow books for periods of time or where students go to study. An "airport" is a place where people go to board planes for trips. A "train station" is a place where people go to board trains.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
World
Channel
Cinema
Mask
Bidder
Channel
A "conduit" is a channel or a passage for carrying a fluid. It is also a means by which something is transmitted. So, "channel" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "conduit": “bidder” means a person making an offer to buy something at a certain price, usually in the context of an auction or sale; “mask” means cover or disguise; “cinema” means motion picture or theater; and “world” means the Earth or an imagined place like the Earth.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REGALIA
Clothes
Regions
Decorations
Royalty
Fancy
Decorations
The best answer is "decorations". The word "regalia" usually refers to royal possesions which are very decorative. They can include ceremonial clothes, designs, or emblems. "Clothes" simply refers to garments or apparel. The defining characteristic of regalia is that is is very decorative, and the word clothes does not imply this meaning. The word "regions" is unrelated, and the remaining words, "fancy" and "royalty," are words one might use when talking about "regalia," but are not "regalia" themselves.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEMENTO
Bracelet
Money
Toy
Keepsake
Heir
Keepsake
A synonym for "memento" is "keepsake," which means something special that reminds someone of something. A "bracelet" or "toy" can each be a memento, while an "heir" can be someone who inherits some type of memento, but none of these words mean "memento." The word "money" is unrelated.
Example Question #195 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
SHANTY
Etiquette
Omen
Shack
Messenger
Abyss
Shack
"Shanty" is a shack or small hut. "Omen" is a sign or warning of the future. "Etiquette" is socially accepted manners or customs. "Messenger" is a person who delivers letters and messages. "Abyss" is a deep hole or gap.
Example Question #196 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAVITY.
Filler
Depth
Void
House
Frank
Void
A “cavity” is a hole or hollow space (usually used to describe a hole in a tooth). The correct answer is “void” which also means emptiness, lacking in something.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMALGAMATION.
Suspension
Separation
Absence
Union
Location
Union
An “amalgamation” is a coming together, a union. The term is most commonly used to describe a business merger, but it can be used to describe any coming together in general.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEVITY.
Darkness
Degradation
Lightheartedness
Misery
Suspicion
Lightheartedness
“Levity” means humor or lightheartedness. For clarification, degradation is a synonym for poverty and squalor.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Plethora
Dearth
Permanence
Conflict
Ruse
Abundance
Abundance
"Plethora" means an abundance of or a lot of; Dearth is a lack of; Ruse is a trick; Conflict means disagreement or problem; and Permanence means lasting forever.
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