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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. Commiseration - solace - sympathy






2. Compose - constitute - encompass






3. Separate - drive apart - estrange






4. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






5. Unproductive - inert - dormant






6. Disagreement - divergence - inconsistency






7. Worried - nervous - fretful - jittery






8. Agree - concur - consent - accede






9. Impassive - phlegmatic






10. Grand - magnificent - imposing






11. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






12. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






13. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






14. Stimulate - excite gladden






15. Varied - manifold - heterogenous






16. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






17. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






18. Unselfish - selfless - concerned with the welfare of others






19. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






20. Universal cure - easy solution






21. Fastidious - painstaking - fussy






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






23. Preplanned - rehearsed - calculated - prearranged






24. Contaminate - pollute - sully






25. Impregnable - impervious - immune






26. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






27. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






28. Break up - dispel






29. Paragon - exemplar






30. Surviving - in existence






31. Antiquated - hackneyed






32. Antagonist - rival - foe






33. Provisional - inconclusive






34. Eerie - inexplicable






35. Gawk - ogle






36. Supple - adaptable - resilient






37. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






38. Applaud - entrust






39. Taskmaster - slave driver






40. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






41. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution






42. Costume - semblance - pretense






43. Wanting - devoid - impoverished - penniless






44. Clue - indication - inkling






45. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






46. Turncoat - defector - heretic






47. Lumber - trudge






48. Fraud - double dealing - chicanery






49. Indifference - disinterest - detachment






50. Insufficiency - want - paucity - a lack - a famine