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Example Question #551 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Synopsis
Law
Witticism
Perception
Subsistence
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Wanderer
Delicacy
Generosity
Vacation
Trick
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Opposition
Meeting
Government
Skull
Effort
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #553 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Rebellion
Dwelling
Hunger
Benefit
Necessity
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #554 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Protector
Occupation
Jewelry
Picture
Cleansing
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #555 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Undernourishment
Marketing
Diet
Idleness
Transformation
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #556 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Weariness
Whim
Specialty
Network
Precession
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #558 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Sluggishness
Battleship
Knowledge
Grace
Allegiance
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
Example Question #559 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Preamble
Eclipse
Warning
Greed
Morale
Greed
"Avarice" means greed.
Example Question #557 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Substitute
Quandary
Humility
Recognition
Excess
Substitute
A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
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