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Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMEMBRANCE
Memory
Plight
Disaster
Habit
Postponement
Memory
"Remembrance" means a memory, the act of remembering, or commemoration, so "memory" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "remembrance": "plight" means a bad or unfortunate situation; "habit" means a routine of doing the same things repeatedly; "postponement" is the act of delaying or putting off something; and a "disaster" is an event that causes great damage and destruction.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEBUT
Premiere
Monument
Genius
Voyage
Continent
Premiere
"Debut" means "premiere" or a first public performance of something. A "mounument" is a structure that serves as a memorial. A "continent" is a large body of land. "Voyage" means a long trip made by boat or ship. "Genius" means a very intelligent person.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARODY
Itinerant
Exquisite
Satire
Rebuke
Eternal
Satire
When used as a noun, "parody" means a performance designed to mock and imitate another form of art and as such is most similar to “satire,” which means a work that uses humor ironically to point out and criticize flaws in people or society. For clarification, "rebuke" means to scold or to punish, "exquisite" means perfect or superb, "eternal" means lasting forever, and itinerant means wandering or travelling.
Example Question #202 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Fey
Trick
Opulent
Jest
Dread
Trick
A "ruse" is a trick or a deception, so "trick" is the correct answer. For clarification, "fey" means supernatural or mystical, "opulent" means expensive or lavish, a "jest" is a joke, and something you "dread" is something you fear.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RIFT
Fuse
Break
Immaculate
Genre
Zealous
Break
A "rift" is a break or a schism, so "break" is the correct answer. For clarification, "fuse" means come together or bring together, "immaculate" means spotless or perfect, "zealous" means passionate, and "genre" refers to a category of artistic works. For example, horror is a genre of movies.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPOSITION
Humor
Illness
Deceit
Personality
Recreation
Personality
"Disposition" means personality, so "personality" is the correct answer. For clarification, "recreation" means leisure or pastime, "implacable" means merciless or relentless, "humor" refers to comedy, "deceit" means trick, hoax, or lie, and "illness" means disease.
Example Question #205 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ESCAPADE
Knowledge
Wealth
Hunger
Dread
Adventure
Adventure
An “escapade” is an adventure or an exciting incident, so "adventure" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "escapade": “knowledge” means all the things that one knows, referred to collectively or awareness; “wealth” means money; and “dread” means fear when used as a noun and fearsome when used as an adjective.
Example Question #206 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GRIND
Tease
Drudge
Turn
Smile
Reduction
Drudge
If something is a “grind,” it is hard or difficult. Something that is hard and difficult is also a “drudge.” You may be more familiar with the term “drudgery,” which means boring, difficult, or unpleasant work. To further help you, a “reduction” is a decrease; to "tease" is to make fun of.
Example Question #207 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BONANZA
Rainfall
Recycle
Cataclysm
Windfall
Extravagant
Windfall
A “bonanza” is something that produces very good results. A “windfall” is an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain and is closest to in meaning to “bonanza.” To clarify, a “cataclysm” is a catastrophe or something that causes destruction; “extravagant” means something that is very expensive and often unnecessary; “recycle” means to reuse.
Example Question #181 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAR
Divine
Conference
Church
School
Seminary
Conference
A “seminar” is a meeting in which you receive information on a particular subject. It is similar to a “conference,” which is also a meeting. Do not confuse it with “seminary,” which refers to a private or religious school. “Divine” means heavenly or godlike.
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