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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. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






2. Eerie - inexplicable






3. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






4. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






5. Comfortable - ample - capacious






6. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






7. Unpropitious - inauspicious -portentous






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






9. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






10. All-devouring - voracious






11. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






12. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






13. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






14. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






15. Taskmaster - slave driver






16. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






17. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






18. Antiquated - hackneyed






19. Wise - all-knowing






20. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






21. Tumultuous - unruly - agitated






22. Costume - semblance - pretense






23. Lumber - trudge






24. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






25. Provisional - inconclusive






26. Composed - unruffled - indifferent - blase






27. Pliable - flexible - limber - pliant






28. Commiseration - solace - sympathy






29. Uproot - eradicate - wipe out - excise






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






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






32. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






33. Mournful - dismal






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






35. Universal cure - easy solution






36. Agree - concur - consent - accede






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






38. Clue - indication - inkling






39. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






40. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






41. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






42. Impulse - incentive - spur






43. Leniency - forbearance - gentleness - mercy - mildness






44. Rich - lavish - plentiful - abundant






45. Station - organize






46. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






47. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






48. Discover - determine - establish






49. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






50. Lurk - slink - prowl