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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
Harbinger
Laceration
Trickery
Idiosyncrasy
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
Threnody
Grove
Copse
Limitation
Ointment
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 : Synonyms: Nouns
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CITADEL
Diction
Fortress
Apiary
Abode
Elocution
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 : Synonyms: Nouns
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TRUNCHEON
Torrent
Crown
Meal
Robe
Club
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 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMITTAL
Institutionalization
Weaponry
Jubilation
Currency
Intuition
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 : Synonyms: Nouns
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VESTMENT
Isle
Caprice
Garment
Larceny
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 #265 : Synonyms: Nouns
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FOLLY
Epidemic
Foolishness
Hue
Armory
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 : Synonyms: Nouns
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SCEPTER
Miter
Rope
Staff
Skeptic
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 #267 : Synonyms: Nouns
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PANDEMIC
Fashion
Ardor
Peace
Machinery
Epidemic
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 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INUNDATION
Warfare
Brotherhood
Flood
Worship
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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