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Example Questions
Example Question #111 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FAÇADE
Action
Illusion
Dream
Truth
Evidence
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 #112 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
BREACH
Break
Commence
Comprehend
Construe
Terminate
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 #113 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
WINDFALL
Exotic
Bonus
Apt
Banished
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 #114 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Enthusiasm
Friendship
Dread
Honesty
Youth
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 #115 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NUISANCE
Obstruction
Riddle
Annoyance
Explosion
Protection
Annoyance
A "nuisance" is an irritant or annoyance, so "annoyance" is the correct answer.
Example Question #115 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
HARBINGER
Omen
Explicit
Innate
Transparent
Opaque
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 #116 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TREPIDATION
Unease
Disgust
Excitement
Convoluted
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 #117 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Laud
Reward
Criticize
Fervent
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 #118 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
APTITUDE
Regressive
Talent
Clumsiness
Progressive
Inability
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 #119 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
PATRONAGE
Primary
Listless
Support
Anchorage
Undermine
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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