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Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECIBEL
Temperature
Clarity
Volume
Culprit
Fiasco
Volume
The noun "decibel" refers to a unit of measurement that is used to measure "volume." This is closest in meaning, of course, to "volume" (or how loud something is). Additionally, "clarity" means how clear something is; "culprit" means guilty party, person responsible for a crime; "fiasco" means calamity, disaster, (a situation) that is chaotic and catastrophic.
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECIPICE
Edifice
Aid
Decorum
Opulence
Edge
Edge
The noun "precipice" refers to the "edge" of something after which there is a steep drop. It can also refer to the moment right before something important or profound occurs. Additionally, "aid" means help, assistance; "decorum" means polite behavior; an "edifice" is a building, or one side of a building; "opulence" is extreme wealth and luxury.
Example Question #351 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUINTESSENCE
Proclivity
Turpitude
Mendacity
Exemplar
Depravity
Exemplar
"Quintessence" is a synonym for epitome or "exemplar." "Proclivity" is a synonym for "inclination," and "depravity" is a synonym for "turpitude." "Mendacity" means dishonesty.
Example Question #352 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPROBATION
Notoriety
Aberration
Approval
Chicanery
Anomaly
Approval
"Approbation" and "approval" are synonyms. "Chicanery" is trickery, and "notoriety" is infamy. An "aberration" is an anomaly.
Example Question #353 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPPROBRIUM
Luster
Invective
Disgrace
Pandemonium
Obstinacy
Disgrace
"Opprobrium" is either "disgrace" and shame or criticism and abuse, depending on the situation. "Luster" is a synonym for "gloss." "Pandemonium" is a synonym for "chaos." "Invective" is verbal abuse, and "obstinacy" is stubbornness.
Example Question #354 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRUCULENCE
Acquiescence
Defiance
Enmity
Splendor
Ordure
Defiance
To be "truculent" is to defy someone else's orders or wishes. This is an antonym for "acquiescence," which involves giving in to someone else's wishes. "Enmity" is the antonym of "friendship," while "splendor" is the noun form of "splendid." "Ordure" is sewage or filth.
Example Question #355 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
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VERISMILITUDE
Mendacity
Redundancy
Propriety
Realness
Censure
Realness
"Verisimilitude" describes "realness," or, more accurately, the appearance or replication of realness. "Propriety" is a synonym for "decorum." "Mendacity" is dishonesty. "Censure" is a synonym for "criticism" or condemnation. "Redundancy" is a synonym for "repetitiveness."
Example Question #356 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
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DUDGEON
Resentment
Dispute
Dissonance
Iniquity
Eloquence
Resentment
To be in high "dudgeon" is to be indignant or resentful about something. "Eloquence" is the quality of fluent, articulate speech. "Iniquity" is evil, and a "dispute" is a disagreement. "Dissonance" is tension, particularly between inharmonious sounds.
Example Question #357 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
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QUALMS
Misgivings
Jargon
Defiance
Apathy
Truculence
Misgivings
To have "qualms" about something are to have "misgivings" about them. "Truculence" and "defiance" are synonyms. "Apathy" is the state of not caring about things, and "jargon" is the specific language or vocabulary of a group of specialists.
Example Question #358 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
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CHOLER
Expiation
Anger
Appeasement
Kernel
Propitiation
Anger
"Choler" is an antiquated word for "anger," wrath, or irritation. "Propitiation" is a synonym for "appeasement," and "expiation" is a synonym for "amends." A "kernel" is a seed (literal) or heart of something (figurative).
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