Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things

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Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Zephyr

Breeze

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Collision

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Ailment

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Business

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Route

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Explanation

A "zephyr" is a gentle breeze.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MEMENTO

Keepsake

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Bracelet

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Toy

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Heir

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Money

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Explanation

A synonym for "memento" is "keepsake," which means something special that reminds someone of something. A "bracelet" or "toy" can each be a memento, while an "heir" can be someone who inherits some type of memento, but none of these words mean "memento." The word "money" is unrelated.

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Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

SHANTY

Abyss

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Shack

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Omen

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Etiquette

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Messenger

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Explanation

"Shanty" is a shack or small hut. "Omen" is a sign or warning of the future. "Etiquette" is socially accepted manners or customs. "Messenger" is a person who delivers letters and messages. "Abyss" is a deep hole or gap.

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Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FACADE

front

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thistle

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holiday

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portrait

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mourning

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Explanation

A "façade" is the front of a building.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

REGALIA

Decorations

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Regions

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Clothes

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Fancy

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Royalty

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Explanation

The best answer is "decorations". The word "regalia" usually refers to royal possesions which are very decorative. They can include ceremonial clothes, designs, or emblems. "Clothes" simply refers to garments or apparel. The defining characteristic of regalia is that is is very decorative, and the word clothes does not imply this meaning. The word "regions" is unrelated, and the remaining words, "fancy" and "royalty," are words one might use when talking about "regalia," but are not "regalia" themselves.

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Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

LABYRINTH

Maze

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Weight

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Beggar

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Teacher

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Accident

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Explanation

"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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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ESCARPMENT

Cliff

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Indictment

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Diatribe

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Portent

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Harbinger

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Explanation

An "escarpment" is a steep "cliff" or drop-off. Don't confuse this with an "encampment" (military camp), which sounds similar. An "indictment" is an accusation or formal legal charge. "Harbinger" and "portent" are both synonyms for omen. A "diatribe" is a rant or tirade.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BIRTHRIGHT

Heritage

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Nativity

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Garment

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Repast

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Harangue

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Explanation

"Birthright" is "heritage" or inheritance. Don't confuse this with a "nativity," which is a birthplace. A "harangue" is a rant or tirade. A "repast" is a meal, and a "garment" is an item of clothing.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COPPICE

Thicket

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Cloud

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Deity

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Lantern

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Corpse

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Explanation

A "coppice" is another word for a "thicket," grove, or copse. Be careful not to confuse this with a "corpse," or dead body. A "lantern" is an old-fashioned source of light, and a "deity" is a god or worshipped being.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ARTIFACT

Relic

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Pastime

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Stain

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Neutrality

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Inspiration

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Explanation

An "artifact" is a manmade item of cultural or historical significance, or a "relic."