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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.
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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. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






3. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






4. Achievement - fulfillment






5. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






6. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






7. Unerring - certain - free from error






8. Visit - stop over - brief stay






9. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






10. Pliable - flexible - limber - pliant






11. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






12. Risk - hazard - peril






13. Infirm - broken-down - rickety - dilapidated






14. Enlarge - supplement - amplify






15. Pained expression - facial contortion






16. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






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






18. Antagonist - rival - foe






19. Disagreement - divergence - inconsistency






20. All-devouring - voracious






21. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






22. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






23. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






24. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






25. Exact - precisely






26. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






27. Restate - rehash - recapitulate






28. Comfortable - ample - capacious






29. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






30. Enmity - rancor - antipathy






31. Attached - related - joined






32. Perceive - detect - distinguish






33. Disincline - loath






34. Distinct - forthright - unambiguous - clear






35. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






36. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






37. Apex - acme - summit - apogee






38. Patron - humanitarian - one who does good to others






39. Uproot - eradicate - wipe out - excise






40. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






41. Workable - practicable - viable






42. Modify - improve - correct






43. Agree - concur - consent - accede






44. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






45. Commiseration - solace - sympathy






46. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution






47. Versatile - facile






48. Fraud - double dealing - chicanery






49. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






50. Assertive - truculent - pugnacious