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Example Question #81 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORDEAL
Nation
Corporation
Mural
Custom
Difficulty
Difficulty
An “ordeal” is a difficulty or something you suffer through. To provide further help, a “custom” is a tradition or something people have always done; a “mural” is a painting on a wall; a “nation” is a country; and a “corporation” is a company.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WISDOM
Irritation
Peace
Surprise
Labor
Knowledge
Knowledge
“Wisdom” is another word for knowledge or the things that you have learned. Someone who is “wise” has a lot of knowledge. To provide further help, “peace” is the lack of fighting or conflict; “irritation” is the feeling of being annoyed; a “surprise” is something you do not expect to happen; and “labor” is work.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMERGENCY
Ambulance
Doctor
Hospital
Surgery
Crisis
Crisis
"Emergency" means a crisis; a hospital is a place where sick people go for treatment; an ambulance is a vehicle that is used to transport patients; surgery is a medical operation; and a doctor is someone who treats patients.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TALENT
Weakness
Preparation
Writing
Ability
Ability
A "talent" is something you do well. You might have a talent for cooking or for playing soccer, or for "writing," but talent can apply to any "ability" someone may possess. "Preparation" might enable you to do something well, but it is not the same as "talent," which refers to one's natural abilities. "Weakness" is an antonym to "talent."
Example Question #85 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Anna and Marissa had a DEBATE about the best school in their city.
Argument
Talk
Whisper
Agreement
Argument
When you "debate" with someone, you argue with them. The argument can be either friendly or unfriendly, but it is still an argument. The only other word that is similar is "talk" but this isn't the same as arguing with someone.
Example Question #86 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEGEND
Villain
Athlete
Myth
Real
Myth
A "legend" is a story that describes extraordinary achievements. Usually the original source of the story is unknown, but it may be based on a real person or events. King Arthur is an example of a legend. He really lived in England a long time ago, but the stories about him are probably made up. A "myth" is also a story that describes extraordinary achievements with an unknown origin. A "villain" might appear in a legend or myth, but it refers specifically to a character who opposes the hero in such stories. Some "athletes'" feats or careers may become legendary, but "athlete" is not a synonym to this work.
Example Question #87 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOKEN
Task
Symbol
Punishment
Reward
Duty
Symbol
A "token" is something that serves as a representation of something else. This is a synonym of "symbol." An example of a "token" or a "symbol" is the American flag, this is the symbol of America. To provide further help, a "task" is a job; a "duty" is a responsibility, something you feel you have to do.
Example Question #88 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ITINERARY
Demand
Flight
Mistake
Host
Plan
Plan
An "itinerary" is a plan, a schedule, a list of things to do. To provide further help, a "demand" is something that someone has forcefully asked for.
Example Question #89 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
KEY
Bolt
Latch
Speech
Talk
Answer
Answer
The words "bolt" and "lock" are closely related. The word "key" might be related to the word "bolt" or "latch"; however, a "key" is clearly not the same as a "bolt" or a "latch." The noun key is synonymous with the word answer. "He found the key to the mystery; the answer was clear." Note that the words "speech" and "talk" are also closely related. Try eliminating answer choices that seem to be almost paired up, meaning that they represent the same thing, like "latch" and "bolt."
Example Question #90 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EVIDENCE
Proof
Guilt
Design
Law
journal
Proof
"Evidence" is a noun meaning, facts that support a specific belief or statement. This is most similar to the word "proof" which means an argument or evidence that helps establish the truth.
A "law" is a rule created by a government.
A "design" is a plan or drawing.
"Guilt" means the fact of having committed a crime.
If you keep a "journal," you keep a record of events.
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