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Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FIDELITY
Success
Integrity
Brotherhood
Deceit
Faithfulness
Faithfulness
"Fidelity" means faithfulness or loyalty, particularly in a romantic relationship.
"Success" means accomplishment of a goal or challenge. "Deceit" means lying. "Integrity" means being honest and moral. "Brotherhood" means either the relationship between brothers or a community of people who share a profession or an interest.
Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASYLUM
Anatomy
Crag
Decoy
Despot
Safe place
Safe place
"Asylum" is a noun that means safe place, or a haven.
None of the other words are synonymous with asylum.
"Despot" means a dictator or a leader who rules with absolute power.
"Decoy" means a trap, or the bait that leads somebody into a trap.
"Crag" means a steep cliff or a rocky outcropping.
"Anatomy" is the study of the body, of either plants or animals.
Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBUT
Mutiny
Ship
Braggart
First appearance
Curator
First appearance
"Debut" is a noun that means the "first appearance," or the beginning or the introduction of something.
A "ship" is a boat, or a craft that can travel on the water.
A "mutiny" is a rebellion against the authority, and is typically used in describing the revolts against a ship's captain.
A "braggart" is someone who brags excessively or someone who is egotistical.
A "curator" is a person who decides the contents and presentation of art shows or museums.
Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANIMOSITY
Corruption
Behest
Hatred
Adoration
Betrayal
Hatred
"Animosity" is a feeling of very strong dislike, most akin to "hatred." "Adoration" is an antonym to "animosity." "Behest" refers to a command. "Betrayal" refers to double crossing or exploiting someone who trusts you. "Corruption" refers to an abuse of power or position for personal gain.
Example Question #245 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIN
Alias
Noise
Magnitude
Indulgence
Bale
Noise
"Din" means "noise," typically loud and constant noise.
"Magnitude" means importance or significance, or it can mean size.
"Indulgence" means luxury, privilege or tolerance.
"Alias" means false name or pseudonym.
"Bale" is a package of something prepared for transport. For example, a bale of hay is a wrapped up package of hay.
Example Question #246 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALADY
Protocol
Alteration
Nuisance
Illness
Fervor
Illness
"Malady" means "illness," disease or physical disorder.
"Fervor" means passion, excitement or zeal.
"Protocol" means rules or guidelines for behavior.
"Alteration" means a change or an adjustment.
"Nuisance" means inconvenience or annoyance.
Example Question #247 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLAIRVOYANCE
Eloquence
Ignorance
Deception
Intuition
Gibberish
Intuition
"Clairvoyance" means "intuition" or perception, and is typically used to mean a supernatural perception of the future.
"Ignorance" means dumbness, inexperienced, or uneducated.
"Eloquence" means being skillful with words.
"Gibberish" means nonsensical talk or rambling.
"Deception" means falsehood, trickery or lying.
Example Question #248 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCEPTUAL
Material
Concrete
Elemental
Theoretical
Unknown
Theoretical
"Conceptual" and "theoretical" are words which are closely related in meaning used to describe abstract concepts. The other words do not have meanings closely related to the word conceptual.
Example Question #249 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EPOCH
Clockwork
Era
Universe
Spacious
Cosmos
Era
"Epoch" and "era" are synonyms describing a period of time. The other words are not synonymous with epoch and do not have meaning closely related to time.
Example Question #250 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Indigence
Apathy
Sanity
Sanctity
Energy
Apathy
"Torpor" means apathy, numbness or lethargy.
"Indigence" means impoverished or in need of help.
"Energy" means a person's stamina, or it means power. In physics, energy is a property related to mass.
"Sanity" means rationality or mental soundness. The lack of insanity.
"Sanctity" means holiness, purity or divinity.
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