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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. Swing - shake






2. Glorify - applaud - acclaim - hail






3. Dingy - sordid - foul - vile - abject






4. Transmit - bestow - hand down






5. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






6. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






7. Taskmaster - slave driver






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






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






10. Pliable - flexible - limber - pliant






11. Universal cure - easy solution






12. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






13. Exact - precisely






14. Composed - unruffled - indifferent - blase






15. Detest - despise - abominate






16. Fastidious - painstaking - fussy






17. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






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






19. Visit - stop over - brief stay






20. Inspect - pore over






21. Distinct - forthright - unambiguous - clear






22. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution






23. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






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






25. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






26. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






27. Perceive - detect - distinguish






28. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






29. Cunning - underhanded - perfidious






30. Agree - concur - consent - accede






31. Stimulate - excite gladden






32. Compose - constitute - encompass






33. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






34. Consent - concur - comply - assent






35. Break up - dispel






36. Enlarge - supplement - amplify






37. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






38. Eerie - inexplicable






39. Surviving - in existence






40. Modify - improve - correct






41. Impregnable - impervious - immune






42. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






43. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






44. Turncoat - defector - heretic






45. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






46. Indifference - disinterest - detachment






47. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






48. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






49. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






50. Supple - adaptable - resilient