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Example Question #481 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCOURGE
Notice
Weather
Contribution
Plague
Blessing
Plague
A “scourge” is a plague or tormentor as in “the neighbor’s terrifying dog was the scourge of my childhood.” For clarification, weather can be used to mean to endure as in “he weathered the storm.”
Example Question #149 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PITFALL
Hole
Danger
Ruse
Shelter
Disappearance
Danger
You can infer from the words "pit" and "fall" contained in "pitfall" that the word describes something that could cause someone's downfall. In fact, a "pitfall" is a danger, so "danger" is the correct answer. By dissecting the word "pitfall," it is possible to infer its meaning.
Example Question #482 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
STANDSTILL
Connection
Deadlock
Altercation
Wreckage
Facade
Deadlock
"Standstill" means a stop or a deadlock. "Connection" is a link or bond between two or more people or items. "Altercation" is a fight or argument. "Wreckage" is the remains of the things after it has been severly damaged or broken. "Facade" is the front or face of something.
Example Question #484 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLATITUDE
Cliché
Argument
Distraction
Pluck
Diversity
Cliché
A "platitude" is a statement or expression that is overused. Thus, "cliché" is a synonym.
Example Question #483 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEVITY
Lightheartedness
Abandonment
Lying
Mystery
Disposition
Lightheartedness
Levity is the quality of being carefree. Thus, "lightheartedness" is the best synonym. While "levity" can describe a type of disposition, "disposition" is not a synonym, and so that is not the correct answer.
Example Question #484 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Usefulness
Argument
Greed
Answer
Average
Greed
"Avarice" means greed. (Example: "The mayor's decision to begin constructing a new subway was born of avarice, as the company he contracted to begin construction actually belonged to him.") Therefore, "greed," being the definition of "avarice," may also serve as a synonym.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
COMPENSATION
Emotion
Sympathy
Transformation
Payment
Destruction
Payment
"Compensation" means payment, so "payment" is the correct answer.
Example Question #485 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADVENT
Confidant
Employer
Evening
Death
Arrival
Arrival
"Advent" is defined as arrival or coming. The Latin root word "venire" means to come. So, "arrival" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "advent": “employer” means boss; “death” means the event of dying or demise; “evening” means twilight or sundown; and “confidant” means friend to whom one entrusts secrets.
Example Question #531 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Duplicity
Disappointment
Beginning
Dishonesty
Beauty
Visitor
Dishonesty
"Duplicity" means dishonesty or deceit. The Latin root word, "duplicitas," means doubling.
Example Question #532 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Penury
Anarchy
Poverty
Substitution
Risk
Arrow
Poverty
"Penury" means scarcity or extreme poverty. The Latin root word, "penuria," means want or need.
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