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Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCREPANCY
Corruption
Difference
Glitch
Chasm
Cable
Difference
A discrepancy is a lack of compatibility or difference between two things.
Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEARTH
Absence
Darkness
Death
Warmth
Dirt
Absence
A "dearth" is a lack of something or an absence of something.
Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Elegant
Intentional
Financial
Current
Questionable
Intentional
Deliberate means done consciously, or intentional.
Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HERITAGE
Tradition
Dwelling
Error
Reminder
Salon
Tradition
Heritage means something passed down through genertions culturally, or a tradition.
Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSONANCE
Disagreement
Relationship
Harmony
Connection
Concord
Disagreement
A “dissonance” is an experience of inconsistency or disagreement. To suffer a “dissonance” between your opinion and someone else’s indicates that the two of you disagree. Harmony and concord, and to a lesser extent connection and relationship, are all antonyms of “dissonance.”
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOLADE
Accusation
Criticism
Tribute
Reservation
Condemnation
Tribute
“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENTURE
Enterprise
Vandalism
Panorama
Milk
Flight
Enterprise
Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JARGON
Slang
Corruption
Mallet
Basement
Fear
Slang
Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TERMINUS
Disease
Creation
Opponent
Character
Extremity
Extremity
Terminus is an end or extremity.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCORN
Skill
Friend
Merriment
Flame
Contempt
Contempt
Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.
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