2004 · Q21
SYNONYMS
Directions (For the following 5 items): Each of the following five items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
21. COMMISERATION
General EnglishSynonyms
- ACommission
- BVastness
- CSympathy
- DCommendation
Explanation
COMMISERATION is the expression of sympathy or pity for someone who is suffering or in distress. Its closest synonym is therefore SYMPATHY. "Commission" (a fee or committee), "vastness" (immensity) and "commendation" (praise) are unrelated in meaning.