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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PLACARD
instrument
anger
critique
poster
roadway
poster
A "placard" is a poster or sign for public display.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FACADE
mourning
portrait
front
holiday
thistle
front
A "façade" is the front of a building.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Contusion
Bruise
Courage
Escape
Anarchy
Bewilderment
Bruise
"Contusion" is a bruise; Bewilderment is confusion; Anarchy means chaos or without rule or law; Courage means bravery; and an Escape is a way out.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
COUNTENANCE
honesty
face
punctuality
frame
clockwork
face
"Countenance" refers to someone's face or features.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
MANTLE
truth
affirmation
covering
consequence
grant
covering
A "mantle" is a covering, sometimes referring to a blanket or shawl.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
APPENDAGE
carelessness
protuberance
retreat
amiability
section
protuberance
An "appendage" is a part of an organism that projects out from the body, or a protuberance.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
THRESHOLD
home
retort
fireplace
minimum
dawn
minimum
A "threshold" is a point of entry, beginning, lower limit, or minimum.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
LABYRINTH
Teacher
Maze
Beggar
Weight
Accident
Maze
"Labyrinth" is a noun defined as a complicated maze, so "maze" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "labyrinth."
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
MENAGERIE
Story
Inflection
Zoo
Commodity
Mirage
Zoo
A "menagerie" is a collection of wild animals, so the best answer choice is "zoo."
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEDATIVE
Calmative
Prudence
Victory
Solution
Offense
Calmative
A "sedative" is a drug that has a calming effect, or a calmative.
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