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Example Question #691 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FATHOM
Superficiality
Shininess
Weight
Truism
Depth
Depth
A "fathom" is a unit used to measure the depth of water. "Depth" itself is an antonym for superficiality, or shallowness. A "truism" is a platitude or empty saying. Another word for "shininess" is gloss or luster.
Example Question #692 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CREDULITY
Belief
Commendation
Velocity
Assignation
Distrust
Belief
"Credulity" means "belief" and particularly gullibility. This is an antonym for "distrust." Another word for "velocity" is speed, and another word for "assignation" is rendezvous. "Commendation" is acclaim or praise.
Example Question #693 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CURRENCY
Credulity
Bouquet
Mendacity
Verisimilitude
Prevalence
Prevalence
For an idea to gain "currency" is for it to become prevalent and widely accepted. A "bouquet" is a bunch of flowers, and "verisimilitude" is the appearance of realness. "Credulity" is gullibility, and "mendacity" is dishonesty.
Example Question #694 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARITY
Epitome
Oath
Discrepancy
Futility
Aplomb
Discrepancy
A "disparity" is a "discrepancy" or difference. An "oath" is a vow, and an "epitome" is a paragon or a perfect example of something. "Futility" means pointlessness or fruitlessness. "Aplomb" is a synonym for "poise."
Example Question #697 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAMARADERIE
Complacency
Complicity
Iniquity
Conviviality
Tirade
Conviviality
"Camaraderie" means comradeship, friendship, and "conviviality." "Iniquity" means evil, and "propinquity" means proximity. A "tirade" is a rant or a harangue. "Complicity" is guilt, and "complacency" is smug self-satisfaction.
Example Question #695 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUIRY
Investigation
Disposition
Proclivity
Innuendo
Judgment
Investigation
An "inquiry" is another word for an investigation, a formal search for the truth primarily through questioning. Additionally, a "proclivity" is a natural tendency to do something or to prefer something; "innuendo" is a comment that is intended to be witty and is usually of a rude nature; "disposition" means temperament, character, a person's inherent qualities.
Example Question #696 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLIGHT
Affection
Outcome
Danger
Liveliness
Consideration
Danger
"Plight" is danger, a situation that is dangerous or challenging, a predicament.
Example Question #697 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPOSITION
Ponderous
Repose
Attitude
Jettison
Winsome
Attitude
"Disposition" refers to an individual's temperament, their character and nature. This is closest in definition to "attitude." Additionally, "winsome" means charming or attractive; "repose" means rest; "jettison" means get rid of, discard; "ponderous" means slow and boring.
Example Question #701 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICE
Intoxication
Levity
Fancy
Expurgation
Penchant
Fancy
A "caprice" is a "fancy" or a whim. This is different from "levity," which means humor, lightheartedness, or vivacity. (Less commonly, it can describe a classical music composition.) "Intoxication" is drunkenness, and "expurgation" is censorship. A "penchant" for something is a proclivity, affinity, or liking for it.
Example Question #702 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTRETEMPS
Quarrel
Preamble
Statuary
Squall
Indictment
Quarrel
A "contretemps" is a minor "quarrel," disagreement, or argument. A "squall" is a storm or tempest. An "indictment" is a formal accusation or charge. "Preamble" is a synonym for "introduction," and "statuary" is another word for a group of statues.
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