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Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNITUDE
Size
Morality
Garden
Swiftness
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 #135 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOCATION
Diversion
Occupation
Vacation
Income
Adage
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 #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Expansion
Infection
Protection
Role
Growth
Purpose
Growth
"Expansion" means growth.
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Festival
Shopping Center
Vehicle
Celebration
Dinner
Competition
Celebration
"Festival" means celebration.
Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADMISSION
Destination
Confession
Opinion
Pause
Council
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 #137 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERPRETATION
Memory
Bribery
Company
Explanation
Winter
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 #138 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATION
Bond
Reflection
Interest
Recklessness
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 #141 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EXPOSURE
Brightening
Disclosure
Tear
Interest
Examine
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 #142 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APPEASEMENT
Aptitude
Enclosure
Development
Request
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 #143 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRODUCTION
Creation
Destruction
Anger
Reduction
Enclosure
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.
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