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Example Question #223 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNITUDE
Goal
Morality
Garden
Swiftness
Size
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 #241 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOCATION
Adage
Income
Occupation
Diversion
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
Growth
Purpose
Protection
Role
Infection
Growth
"Expansion" means growth.
Example Question #221 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Festival
Dinner
Shopping Center
Celebration
Competition
Vehicle
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
Opinion
Destination
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 #242 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERPRETATION
Explanation
Bribery
Winter
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
Interest
Bond
Reflection
Incision
Recklessness
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
Examine
Brightening
Tear
Interest
Disclosure
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
Enclosure
Development
Reconciliation
Aptitude
Request
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
Destruction
Reduction
Enclosure
Anger
Creation
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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