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Example Question #61 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HATRED
Bored
Dislike
Analogous
Enamored
Beautiful
Dislike
"Hatred" is defined as intense dislike or ill will, so "dislike" is clearly our best answer! "Enamored" and "beautiful" are positive adjectives, so they have quite different meanings than hatred.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TENSION
Misery
Happiness
Joy
Stress
Despondency
Stress
"Tension” means the degree to which something is stretched tight or stress, so "stress" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “joy” is great happiness; “misery” is great sadness; and “despondency” is a feeling of hopelessness.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ANARCHY
Lawlessness
Awfulness
Lawfulness
Truth
Flawlessness
Lawlessness
“Anarchy” is a situation of confusion and wild behavior in which the people in a country, group, or organization are not controlled by rules or laws. “Lawlessness” is the best answer choice. “Lawlessness” is an antonym of “lawfulness.” To be “flawless” means to be perfect. “Awfulness” is something horrible.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
PACT
Mood
Symbol
Hit
Declaration
Treaty
Treaty
A “pact” is an agreement or bargain between two parties. Similarly, a “treaty” is an agreement between two states and is the best answer choice. To further help you, a “hit” is an impact or blow, and we must be careful not to confuse “pact” with "impact." While a pact may declare peace, it is not typically a "declaration" which is an announcement or statement. A “symbol” is an action, object or event so it is not specifically linked to a “pact.”
Example Question #65 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TECHNIQUE
Action
Method
Incredible
Empty
Abnormal
Method
"Technique" means style, method, or way of doing things, so "method" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "technique": "incredible" means really great; "action" means activity; "empty" means not containing anything; and "abnormal" means not normal.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TASKS
Supplies
Duties
Gossip
Lists
Toys
Duties
“Tasks” are things that need to be done, and as such, the word is most similar to “duties.” To provide further help, “gossip” is talking about other people’s lives.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAVOC
Ignorance
Honesty
Order
Knowledge
Chaos
Chaos
“Havoc” is a situation without order, also known as “chaos.” To give you an example of “havoc,” when lots of children are running around and a teacher cannot control them, this is “havoc” or “chaos.” To provide further help, “knowledge” is everything you know about the world; “ignorance” is a condition of not knowing about something; and “honesty” is truthfulness.
Example Question #68 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAW
Assumption
Imperfection
Sorrow
Aspect
Humiliation
Imperfection
A “flaw” is something wrong with something, in this sense it is closest to “imperfection." In this word, the prefix "im-" means not and causes the word to mean the opposite of “perfection," or more specifically, something that makes something not perfect. To provide further help, “humiliation” is severe embarrassment; “sorrow” is great sadness.
Example Question #69 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELATION
Misery
Happiness
Disgust
Jealousy
Confusion
Happiness
“Elation” means great happiness. To provide further help, “misery” means great sadness and is the opposite of “elation," and “confusion” is not understanding what is going on.
Example Question #70 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FIDELITY
Belief
Loyalty
Honesty
Humor
Terror
Loyalty
“Fidelity” is another word for loyalty, which is the trait of sticking by your friends and keeping their secrets. To provide further help, a “belief” is something you think is true.
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