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Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CALAMITY
Acumen
Alacrity
Disaster
Euphony
Specialty
Disaster
A "calamity" is a "disaster" or catastrophe. A "euphony" is a collection of pleasant or harmonious sounds. "Alacrity" is liveliness or vivacity, and "acumen" is shrewdness. A "specialty" is a particular branch of a larger field.
Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PESTILENCE
Quandary
Itinerancy
Disease
Penchant
Conundrum
Disease
"Pestilence" is "disease" or infestation. A "conundrum" is another word for a dilemma or quandary. "Itinerancy" is vagrancy. A "penchant" for something is a fondness or preference for it.
Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIGATURE
Cord
Preamble
Scepter
Epilogue
Equanimity
Cord
A "ligature" is a material for binding or tying. A "preamble" is an introduction, and an "epilogue" is a conclusion or an afterword. A "scepter" is an ornamental staff, usually jeweled and carried by royalty. "Equanimity" is calmness and composure.
Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JURISPRUDENCE
Fecundity
Scholarship
Independence
Prudence
Law
Law
"Jurisprudence" is another word for the "law," either its practice or its philosophy. "Scholarship" is education and learning. "Prudence" is a synonym for "wise caution," and "fecundity" is a synonym for "fertility." "Independence" is an antonym of "dependence."
Example Question #245 : Synonyms: Nouns
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AMNESTY
Pardon
Insurrection
Rebellion
Injustice
Hyperbole
Pardon
"Amnesty" is, depending on the context, a "pardon" or a reprieve (often an official or political one). "Rebellion" and "insurrection" are synonyms, and "injustice" is unfairness. "Hyperbole" is a literary term for exaggeration.
Example Question #246 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICTMENT
Accusation
Pandemonium
Pestilence
Bedlam
Ditty
Accusation
An "indictment" is a formal or official "accusation" or criminal charge. "Pandemonium" is another word for chaos, as is bedlam. "Pestilence" is another word for sickness, particularly on an epidemic level. A "ditty" is a short and simple tune.
Example Question #247 : Synonyms: Nouns
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SALVE
Hygiene
Balm
Security
Vigilance
Firmament
Balm
A "salve" is a "balm" or soothing ointment. "Firmament" is another word for sky, and "security" is safety. "Hygiene" is another word for cleanliness, and "vigilance" is watchfulness, alertness.
Example Question #248 : Synonyms: Nouns
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OVATION
Boor
Ingress
Egress
Doldrums
Applause
Applause
An "ovation" is sustained applause in approval of something. Additionally, "ingress" means entrance and "egress" means exit; a "boor" is a rude and obnoxious person; "doldrums" is a prolonged period of stagnation or depression, a feeling of melancholy and pointlessness.
Example Question #249 : Synonyms: Nouns
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PLUMAGE
Scales
Feathers
Hair
Skin
Fur
Feathers
The noun "plumage" refers to the feathers of a bird (particularly when those feathers are considered beautiful or extravagant).
Example Question #250 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEGERDEMIN
Trickery
Hermit
Elegy
Deluge
ardor
Trickery
"Legerdemain" is a synonym for "trickery" or chicanery. An "elegy" is a lament or a dirge. A "hermit" is a recluse, and "ardor" is passion or fervor. A "deluge" is a flood.