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Hard Synonyms 2

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Dingy - sordid - foul - vile - abject






2. Gawk - ogle






3. Grand - magnificent - imposing






4. Recline - sleep - (n) tranquility - respite - calmness






5. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






6. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






7. Rich - lavish - plentiful - abundant






8. Negligent - lax - slack - careless






9. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






10. Enmity - rancor - antipathy






11. Compose - constitute - encompass






12. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






13. Preclude - forestall - ward off






14. Swing - shake






15. Antiquated - hackneyed






16. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






17. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






18. Gallant - civil - valiant - knightly






19. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






20. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






21. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






22. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






23. Consent - concur - comply - assent






24. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






25. Perceive - detect - distinguish






26. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






27. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






28. Pliable - flexible - limber - pliant






29. Agree - concur - consent - accede






30. Bounded - measurable






31. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






32. Fastidious - painstaking - fussy






33. Excusable - forgivable






34. Respect - admire - honor - revere






35. All-devouring - voracious






36. Lurk - slink - prowl






37. Separate - drive apart - estrange






38. Break up - dispel






39. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






40. Penalizing - retaliatory






41. Antagonist - rival - foe






42. Turncoat - defector - heretic






43. Distinct - forthright - unambiguous - clear






44. Eerie - inexplicable






45. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






46. Batter - sock - thump - pummel - toss about






47. Universal cure - easy solution






48. Visit - stop over - brief stay






49. Applaud - entrust






50. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle