{"id":150099,"date":"2024-10-08T11:42:41","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=150099"},"modified":"2024-10-08T11:42:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:42:44","slug":"synonyms-choose-the-word-from-this-unit-that-is-the-same-or-most-nearly-the-same-in-meaning-as-the-boldface-word-or-expression-in-the-phrase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/08\/synonyms-choose-the-word-from-this-unit-that-is-the-same-or-most-nearly-the-same-in-meaning-as-the-boldface-word-or-expression-in-the-phrase\/","title":{"rendered":"Synonyms Choose the word from this Unit that is the same or most nearly the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the phrase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Synonyms Choose the word from this Unit that is the same or most nearly the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the phrase. Write that word on the line. Use a dictionary if necessary <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. forced to step down <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. acts of cruelty that repulsed us all <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. possesses a cutting wit <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. the battle to end poverty <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. had good reason to cancel the agreement <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. a group of ragged paupers <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. bans on counterfeit designer goods <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. set up a scam to fool the police <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. a theory based entirely on bogus ideas <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. providing some humor for the weary soldiers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the synonyms for the phrases provided:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. forced to step down<\/strong> – resigned<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. acts of cruelty that repulsed us all<\/strong> – atrocities<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. possesses a cutting wit<\/strong> – sarcasm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. the battle to end poverty<\/strong> – struggle<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. had good reason to cancel the agreement<\/strong> – justified<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. a group of ragged paupers<\/strong> – beggars<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. bans on counterfeit designer goods<\/strong> – prohibitions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. set up a scam to fool the police<\/strong> – con<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. a theory based entirely on bogus ideas<\/strong> – fallacy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. providing some humor for the weary soldiers<\/strong> – comic relief<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Resigned<\/strong>: This term indicates a voluntary departure from a position, often due to pressure or inability to continue, aligning with the idea of being forced to leave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Atrocities<\/strong>: This word encapsulates extreme acts of cruelty, suggesting a collective horror at such actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Sarcasm<\/strong>: This implies a sharp, often mocking wit, which can be interpreted as “cutting.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Struggle<\/strong>: This term refers to a concerted effort against a challenge, in this case, the challenge of poverty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Justified<\/strong>: This term means having valid reasons, fitting well with the context of canceling an agreement based on sound reasoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Beggars<\/strong>: This term describes individuals who live in poverty and often ask for help, aligning with the idea of “ragged paupers.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Prohibitions<\/strong>: This term reflects laws or rules that forbid certain actions, such as the sale of counterfeit goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Con<\/strong>: A slang term for a trick or scam, specifically designed to deceive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Fallacy<\/strong>: This indicates a flawed argument or belief based on false ideas, aligning with the description of a bogus theory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Comic relief<\/strong>: This term refers to a humorous element added to alleviate stress or tension, particularly useful in a serious context, such as for weary soldiers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      These synonyms illustrate how language can be nuanced yet specific, conveying similar meanings with different connotations. The selected words reflect the essence of the phrases while offering a more succinct or nuanced expression. Understanding synonyms helps enhance vocabulary and enrich communication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Synonyms Choose the word from this Unit that is the same or most nearly the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the phrase. Write that word on the line. Use a dictionary if necessary 1. forced to step down 2. acts of cruelty that repulsed us all 3. possesses a cutting […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-150099","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150099","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=150099"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150099\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150099"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=150099"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=150099"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}