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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. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






2. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






3. Antiquated - hackneyed






4. Delete - efface - annihilate






5. Agree - concur - consent - accede






6. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






7. Swing - shake






8. Persuasive - compelling






9. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






10. Attached - related - joined






11. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






12. Stimulate - excite gladden






13. Eerie - inexplicable






14. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






15. Inspect - pore over






16. Achievement - fulfillment






17. Sloppy - disheveled - disordered - rough






18. Dingy - sordid - foul - vile - abject






19. Brutal - savage - belligerent - vitriolic - aggressive - deadly






20. Decrease - passing away






21. Workable - practicable - viable






22. Fastidious - painstaking - fussy






23. Rich - lavish - plentiful - abundant






24. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






25. Subdue - crush - stifle - squelch - quash - silence






26. Costume - semblance - pretense






27. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






28. Impregnable - impervious - immune






29. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






30. Sardonic - wry - incongruous - satiric






31. Compose - constitute - encompass






32. Indifference - disinterest - detachment






33. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






34. Visit - stop over - brief stay






35. Bereaved






36. Impulse - incentive - spur






37. Exact - precisely






38. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






39. Restate - rehash - recapitulate






40. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






41. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






42. Turncoat - defector - heretic






43. Unerring - certain - free from error






44. Guide - tradition - model






45. Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






46. Glorify - applaud - acclaim - hail






47. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






48. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






49. Taskmaster - slave driver






50. Break up - dispel