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Example Question #591 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEMENCY
Objection
Census
Souvenir
Pomp
Mercy
Mercy
"Clemency" means mercy.
Example Question #592 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIQUITY
Penmanship
Hazardous
Evil
Opportunity
Poise
Evil
"Iniquity" means wickedness. The best answer choice is "evil."
Example Question #593 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Subsistence
Synopsis
Witticism
Law
Perception
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #594 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Wanderer
Vacation
Trick
Delicacy
Generosity
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
Example Question #595 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Skull
Opposition
Meeting
Effort
Government
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #596 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Benefit
Necessity
Hunger
Rebellion
Dwelling
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #597 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Protector
Occupation
Picture
Jewelry
Cleansing
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #598 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Undernourishment
Transformation
Marketing
Diet
Idleness
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #599 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Specialty
Whim
Precession
Network
Weariness
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #600 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Battleship
Grace
Sluggishness
Knowledge
Allegiance
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
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