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Example Question #471 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Tantrum
Intelligence
Distress
Sustinence
Bewilderment
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #472 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Enthusiasm
Emptiness
Intelligence
Talent
Tendency
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
Example Question #473 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIRK
Particle
Idiosyncrasy
Mistake
Wrinkle
Plan
Idiosyncrasy
A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."
Example Question #474 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARITY
Satire
Performance
Tradition
Debate
Equality
Equality
"Parity" means equality. The similarly pronounced "parody" is a synonym of satire.
Example Question #475 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBACLE
Stipple
Concern
Discovery
Disaster
Pattern
Disaster
A “debacle” is an unfortunate event with disastrous consequences, so the best available synonym is “disaster.”
Example Question #476 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAGON
Trickery
Criticism
Emotion
Epitome
Shape
Epitome
A "paragon" is a model or epitome, so "epitome" is the correct answer.
Example Question #477 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUPLE
Liberty
Duration
Misgiving
Art
Promotion
Misgiving
A "scruple" is a feeling of doubt or a misgiving because one feels out of suspicion that a course of action may be immoral, so "misgiving" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "scruple": "liberty" means freedom; "art" means the class of objects and activities subject to aesthetic criteria; "duration" means a length of time; and "promotion" means advancement.
Example Question #478 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARADIGM
Polygon
Gesture
Ideal
Insinuation
Design
Ideal
A "paradigm" is an ideal or perfect model of something. One might write, "He is the paradigm of a perfect student."
Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPARTEE
Banter
Lament
Contrition
Plight
Speech
Banter
Since "repartee" is a noun that means a conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies, we're looking for a noun that refers to speech and includes a connotation of being witty. "Speech" is a tempting answer, but it is too broad to be the correct answer. "Lament" and "banter" both refer to kinds of speech, but where "lament" specifies speech that is mournful or regretful, "banter" means speech in which the participants converse in a witty and teasing manner. Because "banter" not only refers to a type of speech but also specifically refers to a type of witty speech, it is the closest synonym to "repartee," and the best answer choice.
Example Question #1277 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Kin
Trick
Mistake
Blockage
Courtesy
Trick
A ruse is a trick.
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