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Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPOSE
Posture
Energy
Rest
Retort
Invoke
Rest
A “repose” is a state of rest or tranquility, so "rest" is the correct answer. For clarification, "retort" means to argue back or a rebuke; "posture" is the physical way in which one stands or sits or attitude; and "invoke" means call upon.
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Consecration
Integrate
Propensity
Ramp
Fanciful
Propensity
An “inclination” describes a tendency towards something or some idea. The best available synonym is therefore “propensity,” which means behavioral tendency. For clarification, "fanciful" means imaginary or not real; "consecration" means the process of making something holy; "integrate" means add into a group, and "ramp" means sloped surface that connects two levels.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Jurisdiction
Mission
Scorn
Saying
Peninsula
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Evolution
Festival
Disaster
Crash
Conspiracy
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Grace
Intelligence
Anger
Legality
Indifference
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Mammal
Art
Politics
Extinction
Trick
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Construction
Contentment
Weapon
Desert
Conflict
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Candor
Trickery
Effort
Offense
Courage
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
Example Question #138 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Bewilderment
Tantrum
Intelligence
Sustinence
Distress
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #139 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Enthusiasm
Emptiness
Intelligence
Tendency
Talent
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
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