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361. Synonym of "supplant" is _________?
- A. to bury
- B. stand by
- C. displace
- D. work under
Explanation: To supplant means to replace or displace something, often by taking its position or role. Stand by means to support or wait, not to replace.
Correct answer: displace362. Synonym of "audacious" is _________?
- A. full of energy
- B. showing skill
- C. pertaining to hearing
- D. recklessly bold
Explanation: Audacious means boldly daring, often to the point of recklessness. Full of energy and showing skill are positive qualities but do not necessarily involve daring or risk.
Correct answer: recklessly bold363. Synonym of "prowess" is _________?
- A. beauty
- B. pride
- C. outstanding ability
- D. determination
Explanation: Prowess means exceptional skill or outstanding ability, especially in a particular activity. Determination is persistence, but a person can be determined without being highly skilled.
Correct answer: outstanding ability364. Synonym of "cult" is _________?
- A. snobbery
- B. tastefulness
- C. sect
- D. yearling
Explanation: A cult is a small religious or ideological group, especially one viewed as unconventional, so sect is the closest synonym. Snobbery and tastefulness concern social attitude and style, not organized belief.
Correct answer: sect365. Synonym of "tango" is _________?
- A. tropic fruit
- B. outburst
- C. desperate situation
- D. a dance
Explanation: Tango is a partnered dance known for its distinctive rhythm and movements. The remaining options refer to a fruit, an emotional reaction, or a difficult situation.
Correct answer: a dance366. Synonym of "contiguous" is _________?
- A. proximate
- B. distant
- C. emergent
- D. disparate
Explanation: Contiguous means touching or sharing a common boundary; proximate means very near and is the closest option. Distant and disparate express separation rather than closeness.
Correct answer: proximate367. Synonym of "mangy" is _________?
- A. sleek
- B. long-limbed
- C. shabby
- D. voracious
Explanation: Mangy describes something shabby, unhealthy, or in poor condition, especially an animal with a diseased coat. Sleek is nearly the opposite, meaning smooth and well-groomed.
Correct answer: shabby368. Synonym of "benchmark" is _________?
- A. exhibition
- B. reference point
- C. label
- D. repute
Explanation: A benchmark is a standard or reference point against which things are measured or compared. Exhibition, label, and repute do not carry this measuring-standard meaning.
Correct answer: reference point369. Synonym of "implement" is _________?
- A. to displace
- B. entangle
- C. carry out
- D. guide
Explanation: As a verb, implement means to put a plan, decision, or law into effect, so carry out is the closest synonym. An implement can also be a tool as a noun, but that sense is not offered here.
Correct answer: carry out370. Synonym of "abscond" is _________?
- A. to depart secretly
- B. yield
- C. abdicate
- D. resign
Explanation: To abscond means to leave secretly, usually to avoid arrest, responsibility, or punishment. Depart secretly captures both the movement and the concealment.
Correct answer: to depart secretly