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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
Weather
Blessing
Notice
Contribution
Plague
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 #482 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PITFALL
Disappearance
Danger
Hole
Ruse
Shelter
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 #483 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
STANDSTILL
Wreckage
Connection
Deadlock
Altercation
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
Diversity
Distraction
Pluck
Argument
Cliché
A "platitude" is a statement or expression that is overused. Thus, "cliché" is a synonym.
Example Question #485 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEVITY
Mystery
Lightheartedness
Abandonment
Disposition
Lying
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 #486 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Greed
Average
Usefulness
Answer
Argument
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 #155 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
COMPENSATION
Payment
Destruction
Emotion
Transformation
Sympathy
Payment
"Compensation" means payment, so "payment" is the correct answer.
Example Question #487 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADVENT
Confidant
Employer
Arrival
Evening
Death
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 #488 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Duplicity
Beginning
Dishonesty
Beauty
Disappointment
Visitor
Dishonesty
"Duplicity" means dishonesty or deceit. The Latin root word, "duplicitas," means doubling.
Example Question #489 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Penury
Risk
Arrow
Substitution
Anarchy
Poverty
Poverty
"Penury" means scarcity or extreme poverty. The Latin root word, "penuria," means want or need.
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