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Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REALM
Ruler
Fortress
City
Land
Town
Land
“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURSARY
Messenger
Marriage
Rhythm
Patience
Treasury
Treasury
A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Reptile
Instrument
Suspension
Standard
Bruise
Bruise
A "contusion" is a bruise.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGNETTE
Vermin
Dialogue
Illustration
Wave
Resolution
Illustration
A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FISSURE
Sorrow
Crack
Grandeur
Vogue
Accomplishment
Crack
A "fissure" is a crack, especially in a rock. The Latin root word, "fissus," means split.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFLAGRATION
Audacity
Speech
Fire
Apparel
Pessimism
Fire
A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.
Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HOVEL
Campaign
Occupation
Performance
Shed
Allegory
Shed
A "hovel" is an open shed or a very small, humble house.
Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HAMLET
Stage
Goblin
Nourishment
Antonym
Village
Village
A "hamlet" is a small village.
Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAUSOLEUM
Counsel
Stubbornness
Spice
Division
Tomb
Tomb
A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.
Example Question #232 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELUGE
Journey
Flood
Addition
Treasury
Happiness
Flood
A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.
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