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Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Meeting
Effort
Government
Opposition
Skull
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Rebellion
Benefit
Hunger
Dwelling
Necessity
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Occupation
Cleansing
Protector
Picture
Jewelry
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Idleness
Undernourishment
Transformation
Diet
Marketing
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Network
Whim
Precession
Specialty
Weariness
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #558 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Sluggishness
Battleship
Knowledge
Grace
Allegiance
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
Example Question #559 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Preamble
Eclipse
Warning
Greed
Morale
Greed
"Avarice" means greed.
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Quandary
Substitute
Excess
Humility
Recognition
Substitute
A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
Example Question #561 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAMUT
Twinge
Range
Habit
Vanity
Specimen
Range
A "gamut" is an entire range or scale.
Example Question #561 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXODUS
Departure
Giant
Flue
Oath
Spasm
Departure
An "exodus" is a departure or emigration.
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