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Example Question #167 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARMONY
Infamy
Discord
Agreement
Cacophony
Model
Agreement
"Harmony" is to have an agreement. Discord or Cacophony means to have a disagreement, and therefore they are antonyms of Harmony. Infamy means to be known for a bad reason, and Model means a good example. These last two words have no relation to Harmony in this context.
Example Question #168 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PHENOMENON
Variance
Whim
Occurrence
Present
Aggravation
Occurrence
A phenomenon is a fact or occurrence that is observable.
Example Question #169 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEAL
Passion
Savagery
Recuperation
Innocence
Imposition
Passion
Zeal means enthusiasm or passion for something.
Example Question #170 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Institution
Authenticity
Empathy
Dehydration
Trick
Trick
A ruse is a trick, which is defined as an action intended to deceive someone.
Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCHOLARSHIP
Refrain
Work
Learning
Catastrophe
Ark
Learning
Scholarship means academic study, or learning.
Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUSTIFICATION
Reason
Process
Wisdom
Policy
Eviction
Reason
Justification means the grounds or reason for doing something.
Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINY
Brilliance
Examination
Discomfort
Motivation
Crime
Examination
Scrutiny means critical observation or close examination.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILITY
Courage
Platform
Obstruction
Establishment
Spark
Establishment
Facility means an establishment set up to fulfill a particular function.
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARSENAL
Notebook
Weaponry
Chisel
Country
Chemical
Weaponry
An arsenal is a collection of weapons, or weaponry.
Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CALUMNY
Chill
Falsehood
Bravery
Praise
Energy
Falsehood
A calumny is a lie or a slander meant to make someone look bad: it is a falsehood.
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