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Example Question #471 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Intelligence
Sustinence
Bewilderment
Tantrum
Distress
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #472 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Talent
Enthusiasm
Intelligence
Tendency
Emptiness
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
Example Question #473 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIRK
Idiosyncrasy
Plan
Particle
Wrinkle
Mistake
Idiosyncrasy
A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."
Example Question #474 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARITY
Equality
Performance
Satire
Tradition
Debate
Equality
"Parity" means equality. The similarly pronounced "parody" is a synonym of satire.
Example Question #475 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBACLE
Concern
Discovery
Pattern
Stipple
Disaster
Disaster
A “debacle” is an unfortunate event with disastrous consequences, so the best available synonym is “disaster.”
Example Question #476 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAGON
Emotion
Epitome
Criticism
Shape
Trickery
Epitome
A "paragon" is a model or epitome, so "epitome" is the correct answer.
Example Question #476 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUPLE
Duration
Misgiving
Liberty
Art
Promotion
Misgiving
A "scruple" is a feeling of doubt or a misgiving because one feels out of suspicion that a course of action may be immoral, so "misgiving" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "scruple": "liberty" means freedom; "art" means the class of objects and activities subject to aesthetic criteria; "duration" means a length of time; and "promotion" means advancement.
Example Question #477 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARADIGM
Gesture
Design
Ideal
Insinuation
Polygon
Ideal
A "paradigm" is an ideal or perfect model of something. One might write, "He is the paradigm of a perfect student."
Example Question #478 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPARTEE
Lament
Contrition
Plight
Banter
Speech
Banter
Since "repartee" is a noun that means a conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies, we're looking for a noun that refers to speech and includes a connotation of being witty. "Speech" is a tempting answer, but it is too broad to be the correct answer. "Lament" and "banter" both refer to kinds of speech, but where "lament" specifies speech that is mournful or regretful, "banter" means speech in which the participants converse in a witty and teasing manner. Because "banter" not only refers to a type of speech but also specifically refers to a type of witty speech, it is the closest synonym to "repartee," and the best answer choice.
Example Question #479 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Trick
Courtesy
Kin
Mistake
Blockage
Trick
A ruse is a trick.
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