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Example Question #631 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABEYANCE
Resonance
Inaction
Disgust
Panorama
Film
Inaction
"Abeyance" is a state of temporary inactivity.
Example Question #632 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WATERSHED
Philosophy
Divider
Verification
Agenda
Dream
Divider
"Watershed" means an important point of division or transition between two phases.
Example Question #633 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COSMOPOLITAN
Impoverished
Copious
Worldly
Abundant
Responsible
Worldly
"Cosmopolitan" means worldly; Copious and Abundant means a lot; Impoverished means poor; and Responsible means in control of.
Example Question #634 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BATTERY
Communication
Outlet
Electrician
Assault
Monologue
Assault
"Battery" is an assault; a Monologue is a speech; Outlet is where you put an electiric plug; Communication is contacting others; an Electrician fixes things related to electricity.
Example Question #593 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABERRATION
Deluge
Deviation
Fortitude
Bourgeoisie
Metamorphosis
Deviation
"Aberration" means deviation; Bourgeoisie means middle class; Deluge is a flood; Fortitude means bravery; and Metamorphosis means a transformation.
Example Question #594 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMITY
Politics
Deceit
Conflict
Consumerism
Friendship
Friendship
"Amity" means a friendly relationship, or friendship.
Example Question #595 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMBROGLIO
Pregnancy
Reverence
Name
Disagreement
Headdress
Disagreement
An "imbroglio" is a misunderstanding or disagreement between people or nations. It also means a complicated or difficult situation.
Example Question #596 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IDEAL
Factory
Agreement
Vase
Precision
Model
Model
An ideal is a standard of perfection, or a model.
Example Question #597 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
PROVENANCE
Discouragement
Origin
Efficiency
Monopoly
Manipulation
Origin
"Provenance" means place of origin, so "origin" is the correct answer. The latin root provenire means to come forth. None of the other words are close in meaning to "provenance": "discouragement" means dejection or impediment; "manipulation" means control; "efficiency" means competence; and "monopoly" means the exclusive economic control of a certain product.
Example Question #598 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRACE
Ethereal
Agility
Sluggish
Light
Gaze
Agility
One of the meanings of "grace" is elegance in movement. So, the best answer choice is "agility," which means the power of moving quickly and easily. "Sluggish" means slow, and the word "gaze" is unrelated because it means either to stare or look, or a stare or look. The remaining choices, "ethereal" and "light," both can mean light in weight. While lightness can be a characteristic of "grace," "grace" requires some sort of movement when used in this way. Plus, "grace" is a noun whereas "light" is an adjective.
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