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Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BUREAU
Tape
Table
Tact
Calligraphy
Agency
Agency
A bureau is an office or agency.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCRE
Greed
Notoriety
Fame
Loot
Power
Loot
“Lucre” is a noun that means “money, especially when gained in a dishonorable manner,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “money.” “Loot” is a word that when used as a noun can mean “property taken from an enemy in war,” “stolen money or valuables,” or informally, “money; wealth.” Because “loot” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “lucre,” “loot” is the correct answer.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REALM
Ruler
Fortress
Town
Land
City
Land
“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURSARY
Patience
Treasury
Rhythm
Messenger
Marriage
Treasury
A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Reptile
Bruise
Standard
Suspension
Instrument
Bruise
A "contusion" is a bruise.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGNETTE
Resolution
Vermin
Dialogue
Wave
Illustration
Illustration
A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FISSURE
Grandeur
Accomplishment
Sorrow
Crack
Vogue
Crack
A "fissure" is a crack, especially in a rock. The Latin root word, "fissus," means split.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFLAGRATION
Pessimism
Audacity
Apparel
Speech
Fire
Fire
A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HOVEL
Allegory
Occupation
Performance
Shed
Campaign
Shed
A "hovel" is an open shed or a very small, humble house.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAMLET
Antonym
Nourishment
Goblin
Stage
Village
Village
A "hamlet" is a small village.
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