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Example Question #551 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Law
Perception
Witticism
Synopsis
Subsistence
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #552 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Delicacy
Wanderer
Trick
Generosity
Vacation
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Effort
Skull
Meeting
Opposition
Government
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Benefit
Rebellion
Dwelling
Hunger
Necessity
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Protector
Picture
Jewelry
Occupation
Cleansing
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Diet
Marketing
Idleness
Transformation
Undernourishment
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Specialty
Precession
Network
Whim
Weariness
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Allegiance
Knowledge
Sluggishness
Grace
Battleship
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Eclipse
Warning
Greed
Morale
Preamble
Greed
"Avarice" means greed.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Excess
Humility
Substitute
Recognition
Quandary
Substitute
A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
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