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