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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
Government
Effort
Skull
Opposition
Meeting
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
Dwelling
Benefit
Necessity
Rebellion
Hunger
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
Jewelry
Protector
Occupation
Cleansing
Picture
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
Transformation
Marketing
Idleness
Diet
Undernourishment
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
Precession
Network
Specialty
Whim
Weariness
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Battleship
Grace
Allegiance
Sluggishness
Knowledge
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
Example Question #601 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Eclipse
Warning
Morale
Greed
Preamble
Greed
"Avarice" means greed.
Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Recognition
Substitute
Quandary
Excess
Humility
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
Vanity
Habit
Twinge
Range
Specimen
Range
A "gamut" is an entire range or scale.
Example Question #562 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXODUS
Oath
Flue
Giant
Spasm
Departure
Departure
An "exodus" is a departure or emigration.
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