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Example Question #591 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEMENCY
Mercy
Souvenir
Census
Pomp
Objection
Mercy
"Clemency" means mercy.
Example Question #592 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIQUITY
Poise
Opportunity
Penmanship
Hazardous
Evil
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
Synopsis
Subsistence
Law
Perception
Witticism
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
Vacation
Generosity
Trick
Wanderer
Delicacy
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
Meeting
Effort
Skull
Government
Opposition
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
Dwelling
Benefit
Hunger
Necessity
Rebellion
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
Jewelry
Occupation
Picture
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
Diet
Marketing
Idleness
Transformation
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
Weariness
Network
Whim
Specialty
Precession
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
Knowledge
Allegiance
Sluggishness
Grace
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
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