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Synonyms In Context Choose Best FitSet 56

1When paraphrasing, a synonym must be found for each word in the original document.

2The explorers were running short on provisions.

3This is what we come back with to those who have an opposing argument.

4What is the best paraphrase for this sentence? "Studying regularly can help you achieve better grades."

5People often ..... luxury brands with wealth.

6Take (a short extract) from a text

7She hoped that we would not ..... her decision to run for office as a thirst for power.

8What is the closest of the word "lead to" as used in the sentence: Lack of sleep can lead to many health problems. We should sleep seven to eight hours a night.

9When Irene was injured, Janet was chosen as a last-minute ..... for the hockey team.

10What is a synonym for recognized in this sentence? The dog recognized an old friend.

11Rather than try to treat it, the best ..... to the problem of poor public health may be to attempt to prevent it.

12Which of the following would best describe a dissenting opinion?

13Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the bold word in the sentence below:The supporters of the party applauded the speaker

14Synonymy is used in translation when

15We were nervous and tense, waiting on the bad news that was ..... over us.

16(W4) What does "common" refer to?

17Disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting

18Capital punishment refers to:

19Which word is a synonym for hopeful in this sentence: It is a very hopeful principle when applied to critical thought in the reading brain because it implies choice.

20Choose the option (a or b), which has the same meaning as the phrase in bold:Within two years he rose through the ranks to become a manager.

21The word "preserving" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .....

22Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word. FANCY | ..... | LUXURIOUS (The missing word is a synonym that fits with 'fancy' and 'luxurious'.)

23As it is used in line 32 of the passage, the word placid most nearly means:

24His book is not a moral tale of good versus evil but a careful historical analysis. The phrase "a moral tale of good versus evil" is closest in meaning to:

25Believing and acting on ideas of a political party or group

26Earthy

27Which word is a synonym for recreational in this sentence: In this way, the recreational pilot who simply wishes to go flying for a while without all the restrictions imposed by the FAA has only to stay in uncontrolled airspace, below 365m, while the pilot who does want the protection afforded by ATC can easily enter the controlled airspace.

28Foreign tourists coming to Ha Long Bay will have a chance to admire a lot of MAGNIFICENT caves and grottos. (CLOSEST IN MEANING)

29J. Edgar Hoover was an astute professional who served as Director of the FBI for 48 years. The word astute in the passage is closest in meaning to

30Read paragraph 10. Which word would best replace spick and span as it is used in the sentence?

31The "identification of" fear cues in monkeys may help researchers treat human anxiety. The phrase "the identification of" is closest to:

32This is someone who works in the theatre, in films or on TV

33"Even though you know" can be best replaced by:

34What is another word for autonomic?

35To bring charges of wrong doing against the President

36CLOSEST MEANING:The judges at the singing contest look very friendly.

37Jess could not help but ..... her happiness and pride after scoring the winning goal.

38The other "splendid" Mahy publication this year is a re-issue of Bubble Trouble. The word "splendid" is closest to:

39Which word means to take up all the attention?

40Major

41Some of the Western powers did their best to cry down India's success. What does cry down mean?

42Another word for "thermal energy" is .....

43Which is the best paraphrase? "I'd like to spend the holidays by the seaside, relaxing and enjoying the sun."

44A 'Deposit Ticket' is also known as a ..... and represents a document used to record the deposit of funds into a bank account.

45Choose the best option that has a similar meaning to the first sentence: It's a good idea to listen to music in English every day.

46Which word is a synonym for navigate in this sentence: It affects our ability to navigate a constant bombardment of information.

47False or fake, not genuine

48The construction of the new bridge was ..... by bad weather.

49Compliment: .....::criticism:putdown

50Ropes which separated each section in the long dark tunnel resemble tree roots

51These animals "undergo physiological and psychological developmental stages" that humans do, but in a compressed time span. The phrase "undergo physiological and psychological developmental stages" is closest to:

52The cell-walls of plants ..... the entry of solid material into the organism impossible.

53Strong and to the point; convincing

54Which word means a sporatic means of distribution in a given area(K.1.1)

55Which of the following is a synonym for 'accede'?

56Which word is a synonym for SHARP in this sentence: Old worker ants can do everything just as well as the youngsters, and their brains appear just as SHARP.

57Which of the following are NOT the meaning for contemporary (adj, n)?1. modern or relating to the present2. intended to last or perform an activity only until someone or something permanent or final is available3. belonging to the same time.4. the period of ten years, especially one beginning with a year that ends in a 0.5. someone alive at the same time as a particular event/person.

58We didn't go on vacation because of the ..... of our flight due to bad weather.Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

59What does the word appointed mean in this sentence? Yolanda was appointed by the class to the school council.

60Which word means a rare valued metal used in coins and jewelry?

61An individual who teaches the patient or family about health-care-related matters such as medications, wound care, and patient safety