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341. Synonym of "contagion" is _________?

  • A. concealment
  • B. an infecting contact
  • C. worrisome question
  • D. lack of concern

Explanation: Contagion is the spread of disease through infecting contact, so an infecting contact gives the intended meaning. It is associated with transmission, not concealment or lack of concern.

Correct answer: an infecting contact

342. Synonym of "ramification" is _________?

  • A. problem
  • B. combination
  • C. reinforcement
  • D. consequence

Explanation: A ramification is a consequence or result of an action, especially one that may be complex or unwelcome. In another sense it means a branching development, but consequence is the only matching option.

Correct answer: consequence

343. Synonym of "citadel" is _________?

  • A. mountain
  • B. conduit
  • C. palace
  • D. fortress

Explanation: A citadel is a fortified stronghold, usually protecting a city, so fortress is the closest synonym. A palace is a residence and need not have defensive fortifications.

Correct answer: fortress

344. Synonym of "repatriate" is _________?

  • A. to return home
  • B. colonize
  • C. brainwash
  • D. repay

Explanation: To repatriate someone is to send or bring that person back to their own country, or return home. Repay concerns money, whereas repatriate concerns nationality and place of return.

Correct answer: to return home

345. Synonym of "plebiscite" is _________?

  • A. militant youth
  • B. common people
  • C. minority representation
  • D. direct popular vote

Explanation: A plebiscite is a direct vote by the people on an important public or political question. It is therefore more specific than the general term common people.

Correct answer: direct popular vote

346. Synonym of "hegemony" is _________?

  • A. government by the few
  • B. mass migration
  • C. self-governing state
  • D. dominance

Explanation: Hegemony means leadership or dominating influence exercised by one group or state over others. Dominance captures this meaning directly, unlike government by the few, which describes oligarchy.

Correct answer: dominance

347. Synonym of "halcyon" is _________?

  • A. turbulent
  • B. shimmering
  • C. exhausting
  • D. calm

Explanation: Halcyon describes a peaceful, calm, and undisturbed condition. Turbulent is its opposite, while shimmering and exhausting refer to appearance and effort, respectively.

Correct answer: calm

348. Synonym of "vermin" is _________?

  • A. welcome guests
  • B. fur wraps
  • C. true accounts
  • D. objectionable pets

Explanation: Vermin are objectionable or harmful animals, especially pests such as rats and insects. Among the options, objectionable pets is the closest description, though the phrase is not a standard synonym.

Correct answer: objectionable pets

349. Synonym of "insurrection" is _________?

  • A. discontent
  • B. objection
  • C. revolt
  • D. disobedience

Explanation: An insurrection is an organized uprising against authority or government, so revolt is the most precise synonym. Discontent and disobedience may cause an insurrection but do not necessarily involve an uprising.

Correct answer: revolt

350. Synonym of "endeavor" is _________?

  • A. to ignore
  • B. intend
  • C. attempt earnestly
  • D. bring about

Explanation: To endeavor means to make a serious effort or attempt to do something. The word intend expresses a plan, not the effort itself.

Correct answer: attempt earnestly