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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. Rectify - correct - mitigate






2. Impregnable - impervious - immune






3. Revert - degenerate - decline






4. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






5. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






6. Varied - manifold - heterogenous






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






8. Unproductive - inert - dormant






9. Discover - determine - establish






10. Restate - rehash - recapitulate






11. Unpropitious - inauspicious -portentous






12. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






13. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






14. Continue - preserve - prolong indefinitely






15. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






16. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






17. Supple - adaptable - resilient






18. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






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






20. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






21. Wise - all-knowing






22. Antagonist - rival - foe






23. Consent - concur - comply - assent






24. Guide - tradition - model






25. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






26. Glorify - applaud - acclaim - hail






27. Objectionable - blameworthy - culpable - odious






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






29. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






30. Benign - well meaning






31. Risk - hazard - peril






32. Separate - drive apart - estrange






33. Infirm - broken-down - rickety - dilapidated






34. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






36. Decrease - passing away






37. Perceive - detect - distinguish






38. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






39. Break up - dispel






40. Worried - nervous - fretful - jittery






41. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






42. Pained expression - facial contortion






43. Antiquated - hackneyed






44. Modify - improve - correct






45. Commiseration - solace - sympathy






46. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






47. Transmit - bestow - hand down






48. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






49. Taskmaster - slave driver






50. Wanting - devoid - impoverished - penniless