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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. Disagreement - divergence - inconsistency






2. Agree - concur - consent - accede






3. Composed - unruffled - indifferent - blase






4. Costume - semblance - pretense






5. Contaminate - pollute - sully






6. Pained expression - facial contortion






7. Assertive - truculent - pugnacious






8. Restate - rehash - recapitulate






9. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






10. Paragon - exemplar






11. Mediate - contemplate - daydream






12. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






13. Stimulate - excite gladden






14. Rectify - correct - mitigate






15. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






16. Remove - cancel - expunge






17. Applaud - entrust






18. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






19. Unerring - certain - free from error






20. Varied - manifold - heterogenous






21. Rich - lavish - plentiful - abundant






22. Provisional - inconclusive






23. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






24. Pliable - flexible - limber - pliant






25. Break up - dispel






26. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






27. Objectionable - blameworthy - culpable - odious






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






29. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






30. Versatile - facile






31. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






32. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






33. Station - organize






34. Subdue - crush - stifle - squelch - quash - silence






35. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






36. Modify - improve - correct






37. Impassive - phlegmatic






38. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






39. Delete - efface - annihilate






40. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






41. Ill-timid - inconvenient - inappropriate - unsuitable






42. Achievement - fulfillment






43. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






44. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






45. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






46. Disincline - loath






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






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






49. Fastidious - painstaking - fussy






50. Eerie - inexplicable