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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. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






2. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






3. Enmity - rancor - antipathy






4. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






5. Indifference - disinterest - detachment






6. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






7. Visit - stop over - brief stay






8. Carefully - prudently - gingerly






9. Supple - adaptable - resilient






10. Break up - dispel






11. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






12. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






13. Worried - nervous - fretful - jittery






14. Excusable - forgivable






15. Incriminate - entangle






16. Agree - concur - consent - accede






17. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






18. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






19. Commence - launch - begin - board






20. Benign - well meaning






21. Perceive - detect - distinguish






22. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






23. Discover - determine - establish






24. Gallant - civil - valiant - knightly






25. Wise - all-knowing






26. Lumber - trudge






27. Unproductive - inert - dormant






28. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






29. Modify - improve - correct






30. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






31. Guide - tradition - model






32. Costume - semblance - pretense






33. Impregnable - impervious - immune






34. Pained expression - facial contortion






35. Rectify - correct - mitigate






36. Continue - preserve - prolong indefinitely






37. Distinct - forthright - unambiguous - clear






38. Mediate - contemplate - daydream






39. Antagonist - rival - foe






40. Meddlesome - prying - impertinent - obtrusive






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






42. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






43. Applaud - entrust






44. Inspect - pore over






45. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






46. Universal cure - easy solution






47. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






48. Mournful - dismal






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






50. Attached - related - joined