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Example Question #351 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUGURY
Idiosyncrasy
Drill
Demeanor
Portent
Hazard
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
Armament
Firmament
Bastion
Rant
Elucidation
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 #353 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTERCATION
Harm
Threnody
Caterwaul
Fight
Caprice
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 #354 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIN
Itinerary
Ordeal
Travail
Racket
Edict
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 #355 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEREGRINATION
Eructation
Fecundity
Birthright
Wandering
Eruption
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 #356 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTENT
Omen
Torrent
Amnesty
Power
Bastion
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 #357 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROVISIONS
Joviality
Retort
Calamity
Supplies
Indictment
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 #358 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFLICTION
Fracas
Malady
Guffaw
Larceny
Theology
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 #359 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVERBERATION
Denouement
Edict
Completion
Squall
Echo
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 #360 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMPAGE
Generosity
Cheerful behavior
Violent behavior
Widespread behavior
Altercation
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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