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Example Question #351 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUGURY
Hazard
Portent
Idiosyncrasy
Drill
Demeanor
Portent
"Augury" is a synonym for "portent" or omen. It would be very easy to confuse this word with "auger," which is a tool for drilling into the ground. A "hazard" is a danger, and an "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk or strange trait. "Demeanor" means comportment or bearing.
Example Question #352 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRONGHOLD
Rant
Firmament
Elucidation
Bastion
Armament
Bastion
A "bastion" is a "stronghold," protection, or guard against either a physical or a figurative threat. Don't confuse this with "armament," which means weaponry, or "firmament," which means sky. "Elucidation" means clarification. Another word for a "rant" is a harangue.
Example Question #311 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTERCATION
Fight
Caterwaul
Caprice
Harm
Threnody
Fight
An "altercation" is a fight or brawl (usually physical unless specified: "a verbal altercation"). Although "harm" may well result from an "altercation," the two are not direct synonyms. A "caprice" is a whim or a fancy, and a "threnody" is a dirge or lament. "Caterwaul" is another word for a yowl or cry.
Example Question #312 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIN
Racket
Travail
Edict
Ordeal
Itinerary
Racket
A "din" is a "racket" or hubbub. "Edict" is another word for a decree, and itinerary means schedule. "Travail" is a synonym for "ordeal."
Example Question #313 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEREGRINATION
Fecundity
Wandering
Eruption
Eructation
Birthright
Wandering
To "peregrinate" is to "wander." A "birthright" is a heritage, an inheritance. An "eructation" is a belch, and an "eruption" is an explosion. "Fecundity" is fertility, fruitfulness.
Example Question #314 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTENT
Amnesty
Bastion
Power
Omen
Torrent
Omen
A "portent" is an "omen," a warning sign. Don't confuse "portent" with "potent," which means powerful. "Amnesty" is an official pardon or reprieve. A "bastion" is a stronghold, and a "torrent" is a downpour or a deluge.
Example Question #315 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROVISIONS
Joviality
Retort
Indictment
Supplies
Calamity
Supplies
"Provisions" are "supplies" for a journey (usually food and equipment). A "retort" is a witty response. "Joviality" is a synonym for merriment, good humor. An "indictment" is an accusation. "Calamity" is a synonym for "disaster."
Example Question #316 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFLICTION
Larceny
Theology
Guffaw
Malady
Fracas
Malady
"Affliction" and "malady" are both synonyms for disease, illness. A "fracas" can be anything from a noisy disagreement to a full-out brawl. A "guffaw" is a loud laugh. "Larceny" is theft, and "theology" is the study of religion.
Example Question #317 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVERBERATION
Completion
Echo
Denouement
Edict
Squall
Echo
"Reverberation" is the echoing or refraction of sounds. "Completion" is finishing, while a "denouement" is similarly a finale or conclusion. A "squall" is a storm. An "edict" is a decree or law.
Example Question #318 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMPAGE
Cheerful behavior
Widespread behavior
Altercation
Violent behavior
Generosity
Violent behavior
A "rampage" is a mass act of violence, looting, or other criminal behavior. Although "rampages" are often widespread, the two are not synonymous. A synonym for "generosity" is magnanimity, while an "altercation" is a fight. "Cheerful" behavior might be considered vivacity.
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