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Example Question #761 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RATIOCINATION
Contretemps
Propinquity
Logic
Deadness
Intuition
Logic
"Ratiocination" is another word for logical deduction or reasoning. This is an antonym for "intuition," or instinctive knowledge. "Deadness," obviously, is the quality of being dead. "Propinquity" is a synonym for proximity or nearness. A "contretemps" is a quarrel or dispute.
Example Question #762 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANIMOSITY
Spirit
Ill will
Stinginess
Hatred
Mendicant
Hatred
"Animosity" is "hatred" or extreme dislike for something. Don't confuse this with "animus," which has a variety of definitions: mental archetype, spirit, or ill will. A "mendicant" is a beggar. "Stinginess" means thriftiness and miserliness.
Example Question #763 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Propriety
Animosity
Conundrum
Washing
Negation
Washing
An "ablution" is a ceremonial washing or cleansing, often for forgiveness. "Negation" means contradiction or opposite. "Animosity" is hatred, and "propriety" means decorum. A "conundrum" is a dilemma or difficult situation.
Example Question #764 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABSOLUTION
Forgiveness
Belief
Theology
Expertise
Cleansing
Forgiveness
"Absolution" means "forgiveness" or expiation of sins. Don't confuse this with "ablution," a ceremonial cleansing. While "absolution" is often a religious ritual, it is not a religious philosophy or theology itself. "Expertise" is skillfulness or knowledge. "Credulity" is another word for belief.
Example Question #765 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APARTHEID
Brevity
Canniness
Segregation
Tenacity
Poise
Segregation
"Apartheid" is a form of racial segregation (specific to South Africa). "Canniness" is a synonym for "cleverness." "Tenacity" is a synonym for "perseverance," and "brevity" is a synonym for "briefness," concision. "Poise" is another word for aplomb, grace, or elegance.
Example Question #766 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERACITY
Respite
Applause
Truthfulness
Interlude
Degeneracy
Truthfulness
"Veracity" refers to truth, accuracy, or faithfulness to the facts. An "interlude" is an intermission or break, as is a "respite." "Degeneracy" means criminality or corruption. "Applause" is the act of cheering for something or someone.
Example Question #391 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFINITY
Quarrel
Liking
Contretemps
Effrontery
Riposte
Liking
To have an "affinity" for something is to have a liking, penchant, inclination, or affection for it. "Contretemps" and "quarrel" are synonyms for dispute. A "riposte" is a retort or snappy response. "Effrontery" is impudence or boldness.
Example Question #392 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABNEGATION
Quintessence
Bafflement
Expiation
Rejection
Indulgence
Rejection
Depending on the context, "abnegation" can be "rejection" or renunciation of a principle or it can be temperance and self-denial. The latter is an antonym for "indulgence." "Bafflement" is confusion, and "expiation" is atonement. The "quintessence" of something is its epitome, its perfect example.
Example Question #393 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANNIHILATION
Resurgence
Platitude
Segregation
Famine
Destruction
Destruction
To "annihilate" something is to destroy it completely. A "resurgence" is a renewal or return. Another word for "segregation" is apartheid. A "platitude" is a truism or banality. "Famine" is widespread starvation.
Example Question #394 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAPPROCHEMENT
Plethora
Perseverance
Tenacity
Detente
Jargon
Detente
"Rapprochement" and "detente" both describe the resumption of friendly relations and agreement between two parties. A "plethora" of something is an abundance, and "jargon" is a specialized vocabulary. "Tenacity" is a synonym for perseverance.
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