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Example Question #221 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEGITIMATE
Lawful
Illegal
Lucid
Decisive
Costly
Lawful
"Legitimate" is a word that can be used as either a verb or an adjective, but because all of the potential answer choices are adjectives, we will need to consider "legitimate" as an adjective. When used as an adjective, "legitimate" means allowed by the law or rules, so "lawful," which means legal or authorized, is the correct answer. "Illegal" is an antonym of "legitimate" and "lawful"; it means unlawful and in violation of the rules. None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "legitimate": "decisive" means conclusive or crucial; "lucid" means clear; and "costly" means expensive.
Example Question #222 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SIGNIFICANCE
Exile
Importance
Necessity
Hatred
Connection
Importance
"Significance" means importance, so "importance" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "significance": "connection" means a relationship or link between two people, ideas, or things; "hatred" means extreme dislike or ill-will; "necessity" is something that is required or needed; and "exile" means someone who has been expelled from their home country and is not allowed to return.
Example Question #223 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNITUDE
Garden
Morality
Swiftness
Size
Goal
Size
"Magnitude" means size or extent. "Morality" means ethics that distinguish between what is right and wrong. "Swiftness" means quickness or agility. "Goal" means objective or target. A "garden" is a patch of land where plants and food are grown.
Example Question #224 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOCATION
Occupation
Adage
Diversion
Income
Vacation
Occupation
Since "vocation" is a job, we need to pick out another word that means "job." While "vocation" looks like "vacation," the two words have very different meanings, so "vacation" cannot be the correct answer. Similarly, "income" refers to money that is earned from a job, but not the job itself, so it isn't the correct answer either. "Occupation," however, means profession, and since it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "vocation," "occupation" is the correct answer.
Example Question #223 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Expansion
Protection
Role
Growth
Infection
Purpose
Growth
"Expansion" means growth.
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Festival
Vehicle
Competition
Celebration
Dinner
Shopping Center
Celebration
"Festival" means celebration.
Example Question #225 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADMISSION
Pause
Confession
Council
Destination
Opinion
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 #226 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERPRETATION
Winter
Explanation
Bribery
Memory
Company
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATION
Recklessness
Reflection
Interest
Incision
Bond
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EXPOSURE
Interest
Tear
Brightening
Examine
Disclosure
Disclosure
"Disclosure," the noun form of "disclose," is the correct answer. "Exposure" and "disclosure" both mean the act of revealing or making known.
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