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Example Question #309 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUGURY
Hazard
Portent
Demeanor
Drill
Idiosyncrasy
Portent
"Augury" is a synonym for "portent" or omen. It would be very easy to confuse this word with "auger," which is a tool for drilling into the ground. A "hazard" is a danger, and an "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk or strange trait. "Demeanor" means comportment or bearing.
Example Question #310 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRONGHOLD
Elucidation
Bastion
Armament
Rant
Firmament
Bastion
A "bastion" is a "stronghold," protection, or guard against either a physical or a figurative threat. Don't confuse this with "armament," which means weaponry, or "firmament," which means sky. "Elucidation" means clarification. Another word for a "rant" is a harangue.
Example Question #311 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTERCATION
Fight
Caterwaul
Harm
Caprice
Threnody
Fight
An "altercation" is a fight or brawl (usually physical unless specified: "a verbal altercation"). Although "harm" may well result from an "altercation," the two are not direct synonyms. A "caprice" is a whim or a fancy, and a "threnody" is a dirge or lament. "Caterwaul" is another word for a yowl or cry.
Example Question #312 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIN
Itinerary
Racket
Travail
Edict
Ordeal
Racket
A "din" is a "racket" or hubbub. "Edict" is another word for a decree, and itinerary means schedule. "Travail" is a synonym for "ordeal."
Example Question #313 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEREGRINATION
Eructation
Wandering
Birthright
Fecundity
Eruption
Wandering
To "peregrinate" is to "wander." A "birthright" is a heritage, an inheritance. An "eructation" is a belch, and an "eruption" is an explosion. "Fecundity" is fertility, fruitfulness.
Example Question #314 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTENT
Power
Torrent
Omen
Amnesty
Bastion
Omen
A "portent" is an "omen," a warning sign. Don't confuse "portent" with "potent," which means powerful. "Amnesty" is an official pardon or reprieve. A "bastion" is a stronghold, and a "torrent" is a downpour or a deluge.
Example Question #315 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROVISIONS
Supplies
Joviality
Indictment
Calamity
Retort
Supplies
"Provisions" are "supplies" for a journey (usually food and equipment). A "retort" is a witty response. "Joviality" is a synonym for merriment, good humor. An "indictment" is an accusation. "Calamity" is a synonym for "disaster."
Example Question #316 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFLICTION
Malady
Larceny
Guffaw
Fracas
Theology
Malady
"Affliction" and "malady" are both synonyms for disease, illness. A "fracas" can be anything from a noisy disagreement to a full-out brawl. A "guffaw" is a loud laugh. "Larceny" is theft, and "theology" is the study of religion.
Example Question #317 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVERBERATION
Completion
Denouement
Edict
Echo
Squall
Echo
"Reverberation" is the echoing or refraction of sounds. "Completion" is finishing, while a "denouement" is similarly a finale or conclusion. A "squall" is a storm. An "edict" is a decree or law.
Example Question #318 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMPAGE
Cheerful behavior
Widespread behavior
Generosity
Violent behavior
Altercation
Violent behavior
A "rampage" is a mass act of violence, looting, or other criminal behavior. Although "rampages" are often widespread, the two are not synonymous. A synonym for "generosity" is magnanimity, while an "altercation" is a fight. "Cheerful" behavior might be considered vivacity.
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