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Example Question #471 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FAÇADE
Illusion
Action
Truth
Evidence
Dream
Illusion
A "façade" is an illusion; something not true, designed to hide the truth. For example, behind the façade of a beautiful innocent-looking young woman was the soul of a calculating and merciless criminal.
Example Question #472 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BREACH
Commence
Terminate
Break
Comprehend
Construe
Break
A “breach” is a failure to maintain something, like a law or a promise. To “breach” is to break a law or a promise. To provide further guidance, "construe" means interpret; "comprehend" means understand; "terminate" means end, and "commence" means begin.
Example Question #473 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
WINDFALL
Banished
Stance
Exotic
Bonus
Apt
Bonus
A “windfall” is an unexpected bonus amount of money, usually won in a game or received due to luck. To provide further guidance, "exotic" means foreign, from abroad; "apt" means appropriate, fitting; "banished" means sent away; "stance" means opinion on an issue or the way someone is standing.
Example Question #474 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Dread
Honesty
Youth
Friendship
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm
“Alacrity” is a noun used to describe enthusiasm, readiness and eagerness, so "enthusiasm" is the correct answer. To provide further guidance, "dread" is another name for deep fear.
Example Question #475 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NUISANCE
Obstruction
Protection
Riddle
Explosion
Annoyance
Annoyance
A "nuisance" is an irritant or annoyance, so "annoyance" is the correct answer.
Example Question #476 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
HARBINGER
Omen
Opaque
Innate
Explicit
Transparent
Omen
A “harbinger” is an omen, an ominous foreboding. To provide further help, “innate” means natural, something you are born with; “explicit” means clear, definite and obvious; “transparent” means allows light to pass through, see-through; “opaque” means does not allow light to pass through, solid. “Transparent” and “opaque” are antonyms of one another. "Translucent” is a related word that describes something that allows some light to pass through.
Example Question #477 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TREPIDATION
Envy
Convoluted
Unease
Disgust
Excitement
Unease
“Trepidation” is a feeling of anxiety and unease about the immediate future. To provide further help, “disgust” means revulsion, feeling that something is gross or abhorrent; “envy” means jealousy; “convoluted” means complicated, long-winded.
Example Question #478 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Reward
Laud
Respect
Criticize
Fervent
Criticize
“Censure” means criticize, blame. To provide further help, “laud” means praise, something that is “laudatory” is deserving of praise; “fervent” means keen and passionate, often too passionate.
Example Question #479 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
APTITUDE
Clumsiness
Talent
Regressive
Inability
Progressive
Talent
“Aptitude” means ability, skill level, and talent. To provide further help, “inability” is the failure or powerlessness of something; “regressive” is returning to a previous condition; “progressive” is forward-thinking and forward-moving.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
PATRONAGE
Undermine
Anchorage
Support
Listless
Primary
Support
“Patronage” is financial support given to someone who needs it for education or to run a business. To provide further help, “undermine” means to weaken; “primary” means occurring first or being of greatest importance; “listless” means weak, languid, lacking energy; “anchorage” is a port or dock.
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