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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. Incriminate - entangle






2. Modify - improve - correct






3. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






4. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






5. Revert - degenerate - decline






6. Objectionable - blameworthy - culpable - odious






7. Inspect - pore over






8. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






9. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






10. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






11. Meddlesome - prying - impertinent - obtrusive






12. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






13. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






14. Persuasive - compelling






15. Detest - despise - abominate






16. Unpropitious - inauspicious -portentous






17. Insipid - halfhearted - wishy washy






18. Ill-timid - inconvenient - inappropriate - unsuitable






19. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






20. Turncoat - defector - heretic






21. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






22. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






23. Universal cure - easy solution






24. Swing - shake






25. Agree - concur - consent - accede






26. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






27. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution






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






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






30. Respect - admire - honor - revere






31. Supple - adaptable - resilient






32. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






33. Bounded - measurable






34. Wise - all-knowing






35. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






36. Sardonic - wry - incongruous - satiric






37. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






38. Achievement - fulfillment






39. Guide - tradition - model






40. Commiseration - solace - sympathy






41. Compose - constitute - encompass






42. Infirm - broken-down - rickety - dilapidated






43. Eerie - inexplicable






44. Apex - acme - summit - apogee






45. Separate - drive apart - estrange






46. Perceive - detect - distinguish






47. Disagreement - divergence - inconsistency






48. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






49. All-devouring - voracious






50. Leniency - forbearance - gentleness - mercy - mildness