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Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
FALLACY
deception
question
non-fiction
evidence
policy
deception
We are looking for a word that is close in meaning to a lie. The word that is closest in meaning to that is "deception."
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
VIRULENCE
ailment
disdain
pestilence
precursor
resentment
resentment
"Virulence" means resentment or annoyance. "Ailment" means illness or affliction. "Pestilence" means epidemic or disease. "Precursor" means something that indicates outcome before an event occurs. "Disdain" means strong dislike or indifference.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
PENURY
philanthropy
destitution
efficacy
precipice
fledgling
destitution
"Penury" means destitution or poverty. "Precipice" means a cliff or steep drop. "Philanthropy" means charity or generosity. "Fledgling" means an apprentice or newcomer. "Efficacy" means efficiency or productivity.
Example Question #271 : Synonyms
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CHAFF
barge
refuse
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
apathy
fervor
tirade
leviathan
lethargy
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
elegy
censure
guile
turpitude
implication
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
remedy
transient
zenith
impropriety
skepticism
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
adulation
endorsement
harangue
tangent
transient
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
censure
dictum
accolade
blasphemy
epitome
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
belligerence
adulation
commendation
alacrity
defamation
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.
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