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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. Lumber - trudge






2. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






3. Dingy - sordid - foul - vile - abject






4. Worried - nervous - fretful - jittery






5. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






6. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






7. Guide - tradition - model






8. Sloppy - disheveled - disordered - rough






9. Preplanned - rehearsed - calculated - prearranged






10. Decline - relinquish - forgo






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






12. Comfortable - ample - capacious






13. Perceive - detect - distinguish






14. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






15. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






16. Consent - concur - comply - assent






17. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






18. Agree - concur - consent - accede






19. Delete - efface - annihilate






20. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






21. Carefully - prudently - gingerly






22. Mournful - dismal






23. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






24. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






25. Applaud - entrust






26. Assertive - truculent - pugnacious






27. Snobbish - patronizing - overbearing






28. Disincline - loath






29. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






30. Varied - manifold - heterogenous






31. Decrease - passing away






32. Inspect - pore over






33. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






34. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






35. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






36. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






37. Objectionable - blameworthy - culpable - odious






38. Unpropitious - inauspicious -portentous






39. Batter - sock - thump - pummel - toss about






40. Grand - magnificent - imposing






41. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






42. Respect - admire - honor - revere






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






44. Pliable - flexible - limber - pliant






45. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






46. Benign - well meaning






47. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






48. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






49. Wise - all-knowing






50. Turncoat - defector - heretic