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Example Question #541 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARMONY
Cacophony
Infamy
Discord
Agreement
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 #542 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PHENOMENON
Occurrence
Present
Aggravation
Whim
Variance
Occurrence
A phenomenon is a fact or occurrence that is observable.
Example Question #543 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEAL
Savagery
Passion
Recuperation
Innocence
Imposition
Passion
Zeal means enthusiasm or passion for something.
Example Question #541 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Dehydration
Institution
Trick
Authenticity
Empathy
Trick
A ruse is a trick, which is defined as an action intended to deceive someone.
Example Question #544 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCHOLARSHIP
Refrain
Learning
Catastrophe
Ark
Work
Learning
Scholarship means academic study, or learning.
Example Question #545 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUSTIFICATION
Reason
Eviction
Process
Wisdom
Policy
Reason
Justification means the grounds or reason for doing something.
Example Question #546 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINY
Discomfort
Motivation
Crime
Examination
Brilliance
Examination
Scrutiny means critical observation or close examination.
Example Question #547 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILITY
Platform
Courage
Establishment
Obstruction
Spark
Establishment
Facility means an establishment set up to fulfill a particular function.
Example Question #548 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARSENAL
Country
Chisel
Notebook
Chemical
Weaponry
Weaponry
An arsenal is a collection of weapons, or weaponry.
Example Question #549 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CALUMNY
Falsehood
Energy
Chill
Praise
Bravery
Falsehood
A calumny is a lie or a slander meant to make someone look bad: it is a falsehood.
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