Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things - SSAT Upper Level: Verbal
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LEGERDEMIN
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"Legerdemain" is a synonym for "trickery" or chicanery. An "elegy" is a lament or a dirge. A "hermit" is a recluse, and "ardor" is passion or fervor. A "deluge" is a flood.
"Legerdemain" is a synonym for "trickery" or chicanery. An "elegy" is a lament or a dirge. A "hermit" is a recluse, and "ardor" is passion or fervor. A "deluge" is a flood.
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TRAVAIL
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A "travail" is an ordeal or difficult trial. This is not the same as a "shoe" or a milliner, a maker of hats. "Pandemonium" is another word for chaos. "Zeal" is zest or passion.
A "travail" is an ordeal or difficult trial. This is not the same as a "shoe" or a milliner, a maker of hats. "Pandemonium" is another word for chaos. "Zeal" is zest or passion.
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LEXICON
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A "lexicon" is a dictionary or vocabulary list. An "itinerary" is a schedule, and a "profanity" is an obscenity. "Folly" is foolishness or ignorance. "Levity" is lightheartedness or merriment.
A "lexicon" is a dictionary or vocabulary list. An "itinerary" is a schedule, and a "profanity" is an obscenity. "Folly" is foolishness or ignorance. "Levity" is lightheartedness or merriment.
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CONDUIT
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A "conduit" is a pipe; an injury is a temporary physical disability; a residence is a home; a hedonist is a person who seeks pleasure; and propensity means a tendency.
A "conduit" is a pipe; an injury is a temporary physical disability; a residence is a home; a hedonist is a person who seeks pleasure; and propensity means a tendency.
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FACADE
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A "façade" is the front of a building.
A "façade" is the front of a building.
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DELUGE
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A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.
A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.
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MAUSOLEUM
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A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.
A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.
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COUNTENANCE
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"Countenance" refers to someone's face or features.
"Countenance" refers to someone's face or features.
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MANTLE
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A "mantle"is a covering, sometimes referring to a blanket or shawl.
A "mantle"is a covering, sometimes referring to a blanket or shawl.
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APPENDAGE
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An "appendage" is a part of an organism that projects out from the body, or a protuberance.
An "appendage" is a part of an organism that projects out from the body, or a protuberance.
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BURSARY
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A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.
A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.
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CONTUSION
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A "contusion" is a bruise.
A "contusion" is a bruise.
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LABYRINTH
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"Labyrinth" means maze. "Construction" is the building of some type of structure. "Devastation" means destruction. "Agriculture" refers to farming. "Poison" is a toxin.
"Labyrinth" means maze. "Construction" is the building of some type of structure. "Devastation" means destruction. "Agriculture" refers to farming. "Poison" is a toxin.
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LABYRINTH
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"Labyrinth" is a noun defined as a complicated maze, so "maze" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "labyrinth."
"Labyrinth" is a noun defined as a complicated maze, so "maze" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "labyrinth."
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MENAGERIE
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A "menagerie" is a collection of wild animals, so the best answer choice is "zoo."
A "menagerie" is a collection of wild animals, so the best answer choice is "zoo."
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THRESHOLD
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A "threshold" is a point of entry, beginning, lower limit, or minimum.
A "threshold" is a point of entry, beginning, lower limit, or minimum.
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SEDATIVE
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A "sedative" is a drug that has a calming effect, or a calmative.
A "sedative" is a drug that has a calming effect, or a calmative.
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BUTTRESS
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A "buttress" is a source of defense or support, usually made of stone or brick.
A "buttress" is a source of defense or support, usually made of stone or brick.
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EMBLEM
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An "emblem" is a symbolic representation that serves as badge for a nation, organization, or family.
An "emblem" is a symbolic representation that serves as badge for a nation, organization, or family.
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PLACARD
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A "placard" is a poster or sign for public display.
A "placard" is a poster or sign for public display.
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