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Example Question #461 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODYSSEY
Vacation
Errand
History
Trek
Jaunt
Trek
An "odyssey" is defined as a lengthy journey, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like journey. While "trek," "errand," and "jaunt" all refer to various kinds of journeys, an errand is defined as a short trip made to accomplish a certain task, and "jaunt" means a short trip taken for fun. Both refer to journeys too short for either to be comparable to an "odyssey," but "trek" means a long and difficult journey. Because "trek" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "odyssey," "trek" is the correct answer.
Example Question #462 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUAGMIRE
Predicament
Replete
Malaise
Quintessential
Spurious
Predicament
The primary definition of a “quagmire” is a type of swamp or marshy area; however it has an important secondary meaning, an awkward or difficult situation from which it is hard to escape. It is often used in the phrase “political quagmire” to describe an impasse in politics. The correct synonym for an awkward and difficult situation is “predicament.” For clarification, "spurious" means false or counterfeit; "quintessential" means typical; "respite" means a lull or a period of rest; and "malaise" is a feeling of general discontent or illness.
Example Question #463 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPOSE
Rest
Posture
Energy
Invoke
Retort
Rest
A “repose” is a state of rest or tranquility, so "rest" is the correct answer. For clarification, "retort" means to argue back or a rebuke; "posture" is the physical way in which one stands or sits or attitude; and "invoke" means call upon.
Example Question #464 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Integrate
Propensity
Consecration
Fanciful
Ramp
Propensity
An “inclination” describes a tendency towards something or some idea. The best available synonym is therefore “propensity,” which means behavioral tendency. For clarification, "fanciful" means imaginary or not real; "consecration" means the process of making something holy; "integrate" means add into a group, and "ramp" means sloped surface that connects two levels.
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Jurisdiction
Peninsula
Saying
Scorn
Mission
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #465 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Evolution
Crash
Festival
Disaster
Conspiracy
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Anger
Intelligence
Indifference
Grace
Legality
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #467 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Trick
Extinction
Mammal
Politics
Art
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #468 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Construction
Weapon
Desert
Conflict
Contentment
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #469 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Offense
Courage
Trickery
Candor
Effort
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
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