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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. Taskmaster - slave driver






2. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






3. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






4. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






5. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






6. Break up - dispel






7. Assertive - truculent - pugnacious






8. Dingy - sordid - foul - vile - abject






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






10. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






11. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






12. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






13. Impulse - incentive - spur






14. Sardonic - wry - incongruous - satiric






15. Incriminate - entangle






16. Provisional - inconclusive






17. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






18. Antagonist - rival - foe






19. Glorify - applaud - acclaim - hail






20. Uproot - eradicate - wipe out - excise






21. Disagreement - divergence - inconsistency






22. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






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






24. Stimulate - excite gladden






25. Indifference - disinterest - detachment






26. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






27. Patron - humanitarian - one who does good to others






28. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






29. Revert - degenerate - decline






30. Supple - adaptable - resilient






31. Enmity - rancor - antipathy






32. Consent - concur - comply - assent






33. Pliable - flexible - limber - pliant






34. Benign - well meaning






35. Penalizing - retaliatory






36. Grand - magnificent - imposing






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






38. Worried - nervous - fretful - jittery






39. Contaminate - pollute - sully






40. All-devouring - voracious






41. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






42. Swing - shake






43. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






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






45. Elegant






46. Agree - concur - consent - accede






47. Impregnable - impervious - immune






48. Disincline - loath






49. Clue - indication - inkling






50. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant