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Example Question #237 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IOTA
Podium
Profile
Writing
Descendant
Speck
Speck
"Iota" means a very small quantity. The best answer choice is "speck."
Example Question #238 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARBINGER
Period
Omen
Entrance
Embarrassment
Support
Omen
A "harbinger" is an omen or anything that indicates a future event.
Example Question #239 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUBRIS
Swirl
Apology
Pride
Evidence
Draft
Pride
"Hubris" means excessive pride or arrogance.
Example Question #240 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECIPITATE
Awake
Extreme
Rushed
Possible
Flooded
Rushed
The adjective "precipitate" means rushed, very sudden, or overly hasty.
Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEXUS
Flirt
Approbation
Tirade
Damage
Connection
Connection
A "nexus" is a connection.
Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREROGATIVE
Right
Banter
Truth
Wreckage
Celebration
Right
A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.
Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PITTANCE
Wound
Expression
Trifle
Charm
Fear
Trifle
A "pittance" and a "trifle" are both defined as a small amount.
Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIATRIBE
Community
Smile
Rant
Energy
Sophistication
Rant
A "diatribe" is an angry rant.
Example Question #245 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APLOMB
Generality
Mistake
Self-confidence
Pool
Accusation
Self-confidence
"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.
Example Question #575 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUGURY
Jail
Season
Growl
Omen
Bowl
Omen
An "augury" is an omen or sign.
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