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Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PAUPER
Beggar
Dandy
Clique
Oligarch
Philanthropist
Beggar
"Pauper" means a "beggar" or someone who is very poor.
"Dandy" means a foolish person or it means a man who is excessively concerned about his appearance and clothes.
"Philanthropist" means a charitable person, someone who donates money, a wealthy person who gives away money.
"Oligarch" is a dictator, a boss, or a tyrant.
"Clique" means a group of friends, an exclusive group of people, a clan.
Example Question #31 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VASSAL
Zealot
Theologian
Rogue
Slave
Vendor
Slave
"Vassal" means "slave" or servant; originally the word meant someone who pledges fealty to a lord under the Feudal system.
"Rogue" means a criminal, a deceitful person, a con-artist, a villain.
"Zealot" means someone who is extremely enthusiastic about a belief; a fanatic or an extremist.
"Vendor" means someone who sells goods, a merchant, a peddler.
"Theologian" is a religious official or a philosopher of religion.
Example Question #32 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMOTION
Celebration
Movement
Disturbance
Delay
Peace
Disturbance
The correct answer is "disturbance."
"Commotion" is a noun that means a state that is characterized by confusion and rowdy disturbance.
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