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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. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






2. Negligent - lax - slack - careless






3. Varied - manifold - heterogenous






4. Impassive - phlegmatic






5. Decrease - passing away






6. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






7. Versatile - facile






8. Pained expression - facial contortion






9. Indifference - disinterest - detachment






10. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






11. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






12. Universal cure - easy solution






13. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






14. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






15. Glorify - applaud - acclaim - hail






16. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






17. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






18. Sloppy - disheveled - disordered - rough






19. Discover - determine - establish






20. Separate - drive apart - estrange






21. Modify - improve - correct






22. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






23. Preclude - forestall - ward off






24. Lurk - slink - prowl






25. Attached - related - joined






26. Commiseration - solace - sympathy






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






28. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






29. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






30. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






31. Agree - concur - consent - accede






32. Visit - stop over - brief stay






33. Assertive - truculent - pugnacious






34. Exact - precisely






35. Mournful - dismal






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






37. Supple - adaptable - resilient






38. Station - organize






39. Achievement - fulfillment






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






41. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






42. Transmit - bestow - hand down






43. Respect - admire - honor - revere






44. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






45. Guide - tradition - model






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






47. Clue - indication - inkling






48. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






49. Contaminate - pollute - sully






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