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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
Energy
Retort
Rest
Posture
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
Integrate
Fanciful
Consecration
Ramp
Propensity
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 #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Saying
Peninsula
Jurisdiction
Mission
Scorn
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #465 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Evolution
Conspiracy
Disaster
Festival
Crash
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #466 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Anger
Grace
Indifference
Legality
Intelligence
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Art
Politics
Mammal
Trick
Extinction
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #468 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Weapon
Contentment
Conflict
Desert
Construction
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #469 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Trickery
Offense
Candor
Effort
Courage
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Distress
Bewilderment
Sustinence
Tantrum
Intelligence
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Emptiness
Intelligence
Enthusiasm
Tendency
Talent
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
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