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Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKULLDUGGERY
Trickery
Idiosyncrasy
Laceration
Harbinger
Cicatrix
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 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNGUENT
Copse
Ointment
Grove
Limitation
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 #301 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Diction
Abode
Elocution
Apiary
Fortress
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 #302 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRUNCHEON
Club
Meal
Robe
Torrent
Crown
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 #303 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMITTAL
Jubilation
Currency
Intuition
Weaponry
Institutionalization
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 #304 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VESTMENT
Larceny
Garment
Leniency
Isle
Caprice
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 #305 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FOLLY
Hue
Gratitude
Armory
Foolishness
Epidemic
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 #306 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCEPTER
Miter
Skeptic
Staff
Rope
Truncheon
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 #307 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANDEMIC
Machinery
Peace
Fashion
Epidemic
Ardor
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 #308 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INUNDATION
Worship
Brotherhood
Warfare
Flood
Coppice
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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