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Example Question #181 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REALM
Ruler
City
Land
Fortress
Town
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 #182 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURSARY
Treasury
Rhythm
Marriage
Patience
Messenger
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 #183 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGNETTE
Vermin
Resolution
Wave
Dialogue
Illustration
Illustration
A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.
Example Question #184 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FISSURE
Sorrow
Crack
Accomplishment
Vogue
Grandeur
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 #185 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HOVEL
Allegory
Occupation
Campaign
Shed
Performance
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.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAUSOLEUM
Tomb
Counsel
Division
Spice
Stubbornness
Tomb
A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.
Example Question #231 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELUGE
Treasury
Happiness
Addition
Flood
Journey
Flood
A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.
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