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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. Decrease - passing away






2. Unpropitious - inauspicious -portentous






3. Consent - concur - comply - assent






4. Apex - acme - summit - apogee






5. Turncoat - defector - heretic






6. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






7. Naive - artless - guileless - candid






8. Risk - hazard - peril






9. Mediate - contemplate - daydream






10. Impassive - phlegmatic






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






12. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






13. Separate - drive apart - estrange






14. Preplanned - rehearsed - calculated - prearranged






15. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






16. Ill-timid - inconvenient - inappropriate - unsuitable






17. Bereaved






18. Rectify - correct - mitigate






19. Exact - precisely






20. Paragon - exemplar






21. Indifference - disinterest - detachment






22. Elegant






23. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






25. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






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






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






28. Lumber - trudge






29. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






30. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






31. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






32. Glorify - applaud - acclaim - hail






33. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






34. Commence - launch - begin - board






35. Distinct - forthright - unambiguous - clear






36. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






37. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






38. Supple - adaptable - resilient






39. Persuasive - compelling






40. Provisional - inconclusive






41. Negligent - lax - slack - careless






42. Rich - lavish - plentiful - abundant






43. Costume - semblance - pretense






44. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






45. Gawk - ogle






46. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






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






48. Discover - determine - establish






49. Disagreement - divergence - inconsistency






50. Break up - dispel