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Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEMESIS
Arch-rival
Philanderer
Mendicant
Protagonist
Marauder
Arch-rival
A "nemesis" is an enemy, whereas a "protagonist" is a main character (usually a hero/heroine). A "philanderer" is an adulterer, and a "mendicant" is a beggar. A "marauder" is a thief, looter, or raider.
Example Question #131 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESIDENTS
Oligarch
Sycophant
Populace
Interloper
Banshee
Populace
"Residents" refers to the people who inhabit a space, the "populace." This is very different from an "oligarch," who is a rich aristocrat in a ruling class. An "interloper" is an intruder or an encroacher. A "sycophant" is someone who flatters others for personal gain. "Banshee" is a synonym for "ghoul."
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THESPIAN
Hooligan
Mountebank
Dowager
Actor
Oracle
Actor
A "thespian" is an "actor," a theater performer. A "mountebank" is a trickster and a cheat. A "dowager" is a rich and genteel elderly woman. "Oracle" is a synonym for "prophet." "Hooligan" is a synonym for "hoodlum."
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOXY
Mistress
Demagogue
Artisan
Pugilist
Crony
Mistress
"Doxy" means "mistress" or lover. "Pugilist" means boxer, and "demagogue" means rabble-rouser, rebel. A "crony" is a henchman, and an "artisan" is a craftsperson.
Example Question #138 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CURMUDGEON
Tinker
Neophyte
Novice
Grump
Smith
Grump
A "curmudgeon" is a cranky person, most often an old man. "Novice" and "neophyte" are both words for beginner. A "tinker" is an old-fashioned profession that involves traveling around and mending people's utensils and other items. A "smith" is someone who works with metal.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters
BURROW
tunnel
mansion
gateway
bottle
rod
tunnel
A burrow is a hole or tunnel, usually a small animal's home.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
DOLLOP
Blob
Resentment
Joke
Sound effect
Miracle
Blob
A "dollop" is a shapeless mass or blob of something.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
POST
heat
dependence
structure
confinement
"Post" can mean the postal service, or mail.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Zephyr
Ailment
Route
Business
Collision
Breeze
Breeze
A "zephyr" is a gentle breeze.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMBLEM
punishment
salutation
symbol
holiday
inspiration
symbol
An "emblem" is a symbolic representation that serves as badge for a nation, organization, or family.
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