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Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADMISSION
Destination
Opinion
Council
Confession
Pause
Confession
An "admission" is a confession. "Destination" means the end of a journey. "Council" is a decision-making body. "Opinion" is a person's viewpoint. "Pause" means a temporary stop or break.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERPRETATION
Explanation
Company
Winter
Bribery
Memory
Explanation
"Interpretation" means the explanation of an idea, concept, or viewpoint, so "explanation" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "interpretation": "bribery" is the act of giving money to an official in order to influence a government decision; "memory" is an event or activity in the past that a person remembers; "winter" is the season of the year in which the coldest weather is experienced; and "company" is a business or a commercial institution.
Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATION
Recklessness
Reflection
Interest
Bond
Incision
Reflection
The definition of "contemplation," the noun form of "contemplate," is deep consideration or thoughtful observation. "Reflection" is the best answer choice, as it means deep thought.
Example Question #228 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EXPOSURE
Tear
Examine
Brightening
Interest
Disclosure
Disclosure
"Disclosure," the noun form of "disclose," is the correct answer. "Exposure" and "disclosure" both mean the act of revealing or making known.
Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APPEASEMENT
Enclosure
Aptitude
Request
Development
Reconciliation
Reconciliation
"Reconciliation" comes from the word reconcile, which means to bring into agreement or harmony. It is the best answer choice, as "appeasement" means to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment.
Example Question #232 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRODUCTION
Anger
Reduction
Destruction
Enclosure
Creation
Creation
"Production" is the noun form of the word "produce," which means to make or manufacture. "Creation," the noun form of create, is the best answer.
Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCORD
Note
Agreement
Argument
Presumption
Forgetfulness
Agreement
"Accord," when used as a noun, means either an agreement ("an accord") or a state of harmonious agreement, so "agreement" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "accord": "note," when used as a noun, means either a short message or memo, a tone in music, or a monetary bill; "forgetfulness" is the quality of being unable to remember things; an "argument" is a dispute or a disagreement; and "presumption" is audacity, gall, or the act of assuming that something is true.
Example Question #234 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANDOR
Compatible
Disgraceful
Demand
Extol
Honesty
Honesty
"Candor" means frankness or honesty. For clarification, "extol" means to praise, and compatible means well-matched.
Example Question #235 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
MALICE
Ignorance
Enjoyable
Benevolence
Sharpness
Spite
Spite
"Malice" is a desire to inflict pain, injury, or suffering on another; therefore, "spite," which means ill will or desire to harm, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #236 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABERRATION
Fleeting
Freezing
Consideration
Deviation
Imitation
Deviation
"Aberration" means outside the normal range. You might say, "Since he normally strikes out, Dan's homerun was an aberration." Deviation also means outside the normal range.
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