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Example Question #259 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKULLDUGGERY
Idiosyncrasy
Laceration
Trickery
Cicatrix
Harbinger
Trickery
"Skullduggery" is a rare word for "trickery" or fraudulence. An "idiosyncrasy" is a strange trait or personal quirk. A "laceration" is a cut, and a "cicatrix" is a scar. A "harbinger" is an omen or a prophetic sign.
Example Question #260 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNGUENT
Copse
Ointment
Grove
Threnody
Limitation
Ointment
An "unguent" is an "ointment" or greasy salve. A "threnody" is a dirge or a lament, and a "limitation" is a restriction. A "copse" is a grove, a small clump of trees.
Example Question #261 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Elocution
Fortress
Diction
Abode
Apiary
Fortress
A "citadel" is a "fortress" or military fortification. An "abode" is a domicile or home. An "apiary" is a beehive or collection of beehives. "Elocution" is another word for "articulation" or enunciation, while "diction" is word choice.
Example Question #262 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRUNCHEON
Robe
Crown
Torrent
Club
Meal
Club
A "truncheon" is a small "club" or stick often used for beating people. A "torrent" is a deluge or downpour. A "robe" is an outer garment, and a "crown" is a metal headpiece for rulers. Don't confuse "truncheon" with "luncheon," which is a formal midday meal.
Example Question #263 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMITTAL
Jubilation
Weaponry
Institutionalization
Currency
Intuition
Institutionalization
When used as a noun, a "committal" is the act of committing someone to an institution (often a mental hospital or prison). "Intuition" is insight, and another word for "weaponry" is armament. As a concrete noun, "currency" is another word for tender or money. A synonym for "jubilation" is exultation.
Example Question #264 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VESTMENT
Garment
Leniency
Larceny
Isle
Caprice
Garment
"Vestment" is a synonym for "garment." An "isle" is an island, and a "caprice" is a whim or a passing fancy. "Larceny" is another word for "theft." "Leniency" is the act of being lenient, merciful, or tolerant.
Example Question #265 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FOLLY
Armory
Foolishness
Hue
Gratitude
Epidemic
Foolishness
"Folly" is lack of wisdom or outright foolishness. An "epidemic" is a widespread and dangerous disease. "Gratitude" is gratefulness or thankfulness. "Hue" is another word for color or tint.
Example Question #266 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCEPTER
Skeptic
Staff
Rope
Miter
Truncheon
Staff
A "scepter" is an ornate staff, particularly one carried by rulers in a ceremonial fashion. A "miter" is a tall headdress typically worn by bishops. Another word for "rope" is "cord," and another word for "truncheon" is club or baton. A "skeptic" is someone who doubts.
Example Question #267 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANDEMIC
Epidemic
Machinery
Ardor
Fashion
Peace
Epidemic
A "pandemic" is an "epidemic" of enormous proportions. "Peace" is an antonym for "war," and "ardor" is a synonym for "passion." "Machinery" refers to the working components of a machine. "Fashion" is style, particular as is pertains to clothing.
Example Question #268 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INUNDATION
Coppice
Warfare
Brotherhood
Worship
Flood
Flood
An "inundation" is a "flood," deluge. Another word for "brotherhood" is fraternity, and another word for a "coppice" is a thicket or grove of small trees. "Worship" is the act of prayer and religious devotion. "Warfare" is the opposite of peace.
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