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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. Tumultuous - unruly - agitated






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






3. Insipid - halfhearted - wishy washy






4. Guide - tradition - model






5. Continue - preserve - prolong indefinitely






6. Meddlesome - prying - impertinent - obtrusive






7. Penalizing - retaliatory






8. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






9. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






10. Mournful - dismal






11. Workable - practicable - viable






12. Composed - unruffled - indifferent - blase






13. All-devouring - voracious






14. Paragon - exemplar






15. Unproductive - inert - dormant






16. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






17. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






18. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






19. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution






20. Wise - all-knowing






21. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






22. Supple - adaptable - resilient






23. Respect - admire - honor - revere






24. Benign - well meaning






25. Rectify - correct - mitigate






26. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






27. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






28. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






29. Taskmaster - slave driver






30. Comfortable - ample - capacious






31. Inspect - pore over






32. Stimulate - excite gladden






33. Lurk - slink - prowl






34. Gawk - ogle






35. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






36. Commence - launch - begin - board






37. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






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






39. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






40. Uproot - eradicate - wipe out - excise






41. Fraud - double dealing - chicanery






42. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






43. Enmity - rancor - antipathy






44. Excusable - forgivable






45. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






46. Agree - concur - consent - accede






47. Grand - magnificent - imposing






48. Versatile - facile






49. Discover - determine - establish






50. Revert - degenerate - decline