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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. Contaminate - pollute - sully






2. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






3. Wanting - devoid - impoverished - penniless






4. Persuasive - compelling






5. Provisional - inconclusive






6. Wise - all-knowing






7. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






8. Unproductive - inert - dormant






9. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






10. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






11. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






12. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






13. Paragon - exemplar






14. Revert - degenerate - decline






15. Indifference - disinterest - detachment






16. Decrease - passing away






17. Unerring - certain - free from error






18. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






19. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






20. Costume - semblance - pretense






21. Continue - preserve - prolong indefinitely






22. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






23. Elegant






24. Agree - concur - consent - accede






25. Distinct - forthright - unambiguous - clear






26. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






27. Risk - hazard - peril






28. Delete - efface - annihilate






29. Perceive - detect - distinguish






30. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






31. Rich - lavish - plentiful - abundant






32. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






33. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






34. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






35. Lurk - slink - prowl






36. Snobbish - patronizing - overbearing






37. Bereaved






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






39. Disincline - loath






40. Inspect - pore over






41. Cunning - underhanded - perfidious






42. Benign - well meaning






43. Turncoat - defector - heretic






44. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






45. Consent - concur - comply - assent






46. Impassive - phlegmatic






47. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






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






49. Guide - tradition - model






50. Surviving - in existence