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Example Question #471 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BULLETIN
Rebuttal
Abdication
Announcement
Resettlement
Resignation
Announcement
A "bulletin" is an announcement. To help you, a "rebuttal" is a speech given in reply during an argument or debate; "resignation" means notice given when quitting a job; "abdication" means to give up the throne; "resettlement" is a name given to somewhere people used to live that people are now moving back to.
Example Question #472 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FAÇADE
Truth
Evidence
Action
Dream
Illusion
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 #473 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BREACH
Terminate
Construe
Comprehend
Commence
Break
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 #474 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
WINDFALL
Apt
Banished
Exotic
Bonus
Stance
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 #475 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Friendship
Youth
Honesty
Dread
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 #476 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NUISANCE
Annoyance
Protection
Explosion
Riddle
Obstruction
Annoyance
A "nuisance" is an irritant or annoyance, so "annoyance" is the correct answer.
Example Question #477 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
HARBINGER
Opaque
Innate
Omen
Transparent
Explicit
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 #478 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TREPIDATION
Unease
Convoluted
Disgust
Excitement
Envy
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 #479 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Reward
Fervent
Criticize
Laud
Respect
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 #480 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
APTITUDE
Regressive
Inability
Talent
Progressive
Clumsiness
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.
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