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Example Question #663 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUANIMITY
Approbation
Composure
Lament
Plaudits
Abstention
Composure
Someone who exhibits "equanimity" shows composure, calmness, and levelheadedness. "Plaudits" and "approbation" both mean praise, approval. A "lament" is a dirge or elegy. "Abstention" is a synonym for "temperance" or sobriety.
Example Question #664 : Synonyms: Nouns
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PARAGON
Opprobrium
Opulence
Expurgation
Penury
Epitome
Epitome
The "paragon" of something is its "epitome," exemplar, or perfect example. "Opprobrium" is disgrace or condemnation, depending on the situation. "Expurgation" is a form of censorship, and "penury" is a synonym for "poverty." This is an antonym of "opulence," which means wealth and luxury.
Example Question #665 : Synonyms: Nouns
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CRUX
Periphery
Aplomb
Vagrancy
Probity
Heart
Heart
The "crux" of a situation is the "heart," core, or kernel of the situation. This is a near antonym for "periphery," which means the outskirts or outer edge of something. "Vagrancy" is the noun form of vagrant, or vagabond. "Aplomb" means poise and self-assurance. "Probity" is a synonym for "integrity."
Example Question #666 : Synonyms: Nouns
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FUTILITY
Chicanery
Pointlessness
Expiation
Poise
Lassitude
Pointlessness
Something "futile" is pointless or useless, a wasted effort. "Chicanery" is another word for "trickery." Another word for "poise" is "aplomb" or self-assurance. "Lassitude" means lethargy, sluggishness, apathy. To "expiate" something is to make amends for it.
Example Question #667 : Synonyms: Nouns
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PROPRIETY
Turpitude
Mendacity
Decorum
Largesse
Probity
Decorum
"Propriety" and "decorum" are synonyms. "Probity" and "integrity" are synonyms, as are "turpitude" and "depravity." "Largess" is generosity, benevolence. "Mendacity" is another word for "duplicity" or "dishonesty."
Example Question #668 : Synonyms: Nouns
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PLATITUDE
Supremacy
Hegemony
Ambivalence
Acumen
Truism
Truism
A "platitude" is a truism, an empty or meaningless statement. "Acumen" is shrewdness or sharpness. Another word for "ambivalence" is equivocation. "Hegemony" and "supremacy" are synonyms.
Example Question #669 : Synonyms: Nouns
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QUANDARY
Duplicity
Maelstrom
Conundrum
Magnanimity
Brevity
Conundrum
A "quandary" is a dilemma or a "conundrum." "Magnanimity" is another word for "generosity." "Brevity" and "briefness" are synonyms, as are "duplicity" and "dishonesty." A "maelstrom" is a tempest or strong storm.
Example Question #670 : Synonyms: Nouns
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PENCHANT
Penury
Magnanimity
Effrontery
Proclivity
Impudence
Proclivity
A "penchant" is a "proclivity" or liking for a particular thing. "Magnanimity" is generosity, and "penury" is poverty. "Impudence" and "effrontery" are synonyms.
Example Question #331 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
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OBSTINACY
Stubbornness
Elegy
Temerity
Lassitude
Turpitude
Stubbornness
To be "obstinate" is to be stubborn and recalcitrant. An "elegy" is a lament or mournful poem. "Turpitude" is another word for moral depravity. "Lassitude" is sluggishness or lethargy. "Temerity" is boldness or audacity.
Example Question #332 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
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PIETY
Equanimity
Devoutness
Elocution
Harbinger
Truculence
Devoutness
To be "pious" is to be devout and worshipful. "Elocution" is articulation and diction. "Equanimity" is calmness and composure. "Harbinger" is a synonym for "omen," and "truculence" is a synonym for "defiance."
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