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Example Question #271 : Synonyms
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CHAFF
refuse
barge
scrape
enmity
refuse
A well-known idiom speaks of "separating the wheat from the chaff"—that is, separating out that which has value from that which is worthless. In a literal sense, "chaff" can describe the protective casing around a seed that is burned up once the seed has been removed. More commonly the word is used to describe anything that is useless and expendable. Be careful to to confuse "chaff" with "chafe" (damage by rubbing). Also keep in mind that "refuse" here is the noun (pronounced REF-yoos) that means garbage—not the more-familiar verb (pronounced ri-FYOOZ) that means to turn down an offer.
Example Question #272 : Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ZEAL
lethargy
tirade
leviathan
apathy
fervor
fervor
"Zeal" and "fervor" both mean enthusiasm or devotion. "Apathy" means an uncaring attitude or lack of interest. "Lethargy" means laziness or sluggishness. "Tirade" means abuse or outburst. "Leviathan" means colossus or behemoth.
Example Question #273 : Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
REPROOF
implication
turpitude
censure
guile
elegy
censure
"Reproof" and "censure" both mean blame or criticism. "Elegy" means dirge or lament. "Turpitude" means corruption or debauchery. "Implication" means association or suggestion. "Guile" means slyness or cleverness.
Example Question #274 : Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
PECCADILLO
impropriety
skepticism
zenith
remedy
transient
impropriety
"Peccadillo" and "impropriety" both mean a small fault or misdemeanor. "Zenith" means the highest point or apex. "Transient" means something temporary or ephemeral. "Skepticism" means doubt or questioning. "Remedy" means a cure or solution.
Example Question #275 : Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
TIRADE
harangue
adulation
tangent
transient
endorsement
harangue
"Tirade" and "harangue" both mean an angry outburst. "Adulation" means overenthusiastic praise. "Endorsement" means support or authorization. "Transient" means something temporary or fleeting. "Tangent" means something touching or related.
Example Question #276 : Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ENCOMIUM
accolade
censure
epitome
dictum
blasphemy
accolade
"Encomium" and "accolade" both mean warm praise. "Censure" means severe criticism or condemnation. "Blasphemy" means irreverence or heresy. "Dictum" means a saying or proverb. "Epitome" means a perfect example or abbreviation.
Example Question #277 : Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
ASPERSION
alacrity
defamation
belligerence
adulation
commendation
defamation
"Aspersion" and "defamation" both mean libel or slander. "Adulation" means overenthusiastic praise. "Commendation" means praise or acclaim. "Alacrity" means alertness or liveliness. "Belligerence" means a fight or aggression.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Nouns
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CALUMNY
panegyric
slander
chagrin
chicanery
synthesis
slander
"Calumny" and "slander" both mean a scandalous remark or disparagement. "Panegyric" means acclaim or praise. "Synthesis" means combining or combination. "Chagrin" means displeasure or annoyance. "Chicanery" means trickery or deceit.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Nouns
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CANARD
contaminant
veracity
edict
hoax
charlatan
hoax
"Canard" and "hoax" both mean a lie or deception. "Veracity" means truth or accuracy. "Charlatan" means a trickster or fraud. "Contaminant" means a pollutant. "Edict" means a pronouncement or order.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Nouns
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
APOGEE
guile
drawback
hilarity
pinnacle
nadir
pinnacle
"Apogee" and "pinnacle" both mean the highest point or zenith. "Nadir" means the lowest point or bottom. "Drawback" means a disadvantage. "Guile" means slyness or cleverness. "Hilarity" means laughter or amusement.
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