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Example Question #289 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAGON
Ceremonial garment
Medieval stronghold
Qualitative analysis
Drinking vessel
Small dwelling
Drinking vessel
A "flagon" is a large old-fashioned drinking vessel. A "ceremonial garment" is a robe, and a "qualitative analysis" is an evaluation involving numbers. A small "dwelling" could be an abode or domicile. A "medieval stronghold" is a fortress or fortification.
Example Question #290 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFLUENT
Coracle
Sewage
Citadel
Fecundity
Arson
Sewage
"Effluent" is another word for "sewage" or wastewater. "Fecundity" means fertility, fruitfulness. A "citadel" is a fortress, fortification, or castle. A "coracle" is a small boat. "Arson" is the act of deliberately setting fire to property or land.
Example Question #291 : Synonyms: Nouns
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CHANSON
Girdle
Larceny
Unguent
Eructation
Song
Song
A "chanson" is a "song," usually a specific type of French composition. An "eructation" is a belch, and an "unguent" is an ointment. "Larceny" is theft. A "girdle" is one of a variety of belt-like garments.
Example Question #292 : Synonyms: Nouns
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GUFFAW
Coracle
Catamount
Sprig
Fountain
Laugh
Laugh
A "guffaw" is a loud, hearty "laugh." A "coracle" is a small boat, and a "sprig" is a small stem or twig. A "catamount" is a type of wildcat, usually a cougar.
Example Question #293 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ULUATION
Firmament
Equilibrium
Zest
Howl
Surprise
Howl
A "ululation" is a howl or a wail and is often used in traditional ceremonial settings. "Firmament" is another word for the sky, and "equilibrium" is balance. "Zest" is a synonym for "zeal." A "surprise" is something unexpected.
Example Question #294 : Synonyms: Nouns
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DEMEANOR
Bearing
Commendation
Ardor
Astonishment
Animosity
Bearing
Someone's "demeanor" is their "bearing," appearance, or manner. "Astonishment" is surprise and awe. "Commendation" is praise or acclaim. "Ardor" means passion, and "animosity" means hatred.
Example Question #295 : Synonyms: Nouns
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SOJOURN
Soup vessel
Drinking vessel
Rest
Melody
Luster
Rest
A "sojourn" is a brief "rest" or respite. It is not a type of drinking vessel (tankard, flagon, cask, etc.) or soup vessel ("tureen"). It is also not a "melody," or song. "Luster" is gloss or shine.
Example Question #296 : Synonyms: Nouns
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SQUALL
Wail
Harvest
Storm
Disagreement
Infection
Storm
A "squall" is a brief, intense "storm." It is not a "cry "or "wail," nor is it a "harvest" or crop yield. Another word for "infection" is disease, and another word for "disagreement" is quarrel or squabble.
Example Question #297 : Synonyms: Nouns
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STATUTE
Inundation
Sculpture
Edict
Statuary
Crypt
Edict
A "statute" is an "edict" or law, which is not to be confused with a "statuary," or group of statues (sculptures). A "crypt" is a burial place. An "inundation" is a deluge or flood.
Example Question #298 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APIARY
Heritage
Beehive
Birdhouse
Ordnance
Balm
Beehive
"Apiary" is another word for a large "beehive" or collection of beehives. This is easy to confuse with an "aviary," or large structure for housing birds. "Heritage" is an inheritance, either a literal one or a figurative one. A "balm" is a salve or soothing ointment. "Ordnance" is weaponry, arms.
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