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Example Question #241 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FIDELITY
Faithfulness
Integrity
Brotherhood
Deceit
Success
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASYLUM
Safe place
Crag
Despot
Anatomy
Decoy
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBUT
Curator
Ship
Braggart
Mutiny
First appearance
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANIMOSITY
Behest
Adoration
Betrayal
Hatred
Corruption
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIN
Bale
Noise
Indulgence
Alias
Magnitude
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALADY
Protocol
Alteration
Illness
Nuisance
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLAIRVOYANCE
Ignorance
Eloquence
Deception
Gibberish
Intuition
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCEPTUAL
Concrete
Unknown
Theoretical
Material
Elemental
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EPOCH
Era
Cosmos
Universe
Spacious
Clockwork
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 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Sanity
Sanctity
Indigence
Apathy
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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