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Example Question #251 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKULLDUGGERY
Cicatrix
Harbinger
Idiosyncrasy
Laceration
Trickery
Trickery
"Skullduggery" is a rare word for "trickery" or fraudulence. An "idiosyncrasy" is a strange trait or personal quirk. A "laceration" is a cut, and a "cicatrix" is a scar. A "harbinger" is an omen or a prophetic sign.
Example Question #252 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNGUENT
Grove
Limitation
Ointment
Copse
Threnody
Ointment
An "unguent" is an "ointment" or greasy salve. A "threnody" is a dirge or a lament, and a "limitation" is a restriction. A "copse" is a grove, a small clump of trees.
Example Question #261 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Fortress
Elocution
Diction
Apiary
Abode
Fortress
A "citadel" is a "fortress" or military fortification. An "abode" is a domicile or home. An "apiary" is a beehive or collection of beehives. "Elocution" is another word for "articulation" or enunciation, while "diction" is word choice.
Example Question #262 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRUNCHEON
Crown
Robe
Meal
Club
Torrent
Club
A "truncheon" is a small "club" or stick often used for beating people. A "torrent" is a deluge or downpour. A "robe" is an outer garment, and a "crown" is a metal headpiece for rulers. Don't confuse "truncheon" with "luncheon," which is a formal midday meal.
Example Question #263 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMITTAL
Institutionalization
Weaponry
Currency
Intuition
Jubilation
Institutionalization
When used as a noun, a "committal" is the act of committing someone to an institution (often a mental hospital or prison). "Intuition" is insight, and another word for "weaponry" is armament. As a concrete noun, "currency" is another word for tender or money. A synonym for "jubilation" is exultation.
Example Question #264 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VESTMENT
Leniency
Caprice
Larceny
Garment
Isle
Garment
"Vestment" is a synonym for "garment." An "isle" is an island, and a "caprice" is a whim or a passing fancy. "Larceny" is another word for "theft." "Leniency" is the act of being lenient, merciful, or tolerant.
Example Question #265 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FOLLY
Epidemic
Armory
Hue
Foolishness
Gratitude
Foolishness
"Folly" is lack of wisdom or outright foolishness. An "epidemic" is a widespread and dangerous disease. "Gratitude" is gratefulness or thankfulness. "Hue" is another word for color or tint.
Example Question #266 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCEPTER
Miter
Skeptic
Rope
Truncheon
Staff
Staff
A "scepter" is an ornate staff, particularly one carried by rulers in a ceremonial fashion. A "miter" is a tall headdress typically worn by bishops. Another word for "rope" is "cord," and another word for "truncheon" is club or baton. A "skeptic" is someone who doubts.
Example Question #267 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANDEMIC
Fashion
Epidemic
Machinery
Ardor
Peace
Epidemic
A "pandemic" is an "epidemic" of enormous proportions. "Peace" is an antonym for "war," and "ardor" is a synonym for "passion." "Machinery" refers to the working components of a machine. "Fashion" is style, particular as is pertains to clothing.
Example Question #268 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INUNDATION
Flood
Coppice
Brotherhood
Worship
Warfare
Flood
An "inundation" is a "flood," deluge. Another word for "brotherhood" is fraternity, and another word for a "coppice" is a thicket or grove of small trees. "Worship" is the act of prayer and religious devotion. "Warfare" is the opposite of peace.
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