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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. Naive - artless - guileless - candid






2. Eerie - inexplicable






3. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






4. Decrease - passing away






5. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






6. Guide - tradition - model






7. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






8. Taskmaster - slave driver






9. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






10. Provisional - inconclusive






11. Enmity - rancor - antipathy






12. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






13. Risk - hazard - peril






14. Commence - launch - begin - board






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






16. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






17. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






18. Insipid - halfhearted - wishy washy






19. Continue - preserve - prolong indefinitely






20. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






21. Station - organize






22. Pained expression - facial contortion






23. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






24. Paragon - exemplar






25. Negligent - lax - slack - careless






26. Turncoat - defector - heretic






27. Leniency - forbearance - gentleness - mercy - mildness






28. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






29. Fraud - double dealing - chicanery






30. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






31. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






32. Rectify - correct - mitigate






33. Modify - improve - correct






34. Grand - magnificent - imposing






35. Carefully - prudently - gingerly






36. Enlarge - supplement - amplify






37. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






38. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






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






40. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






41. Dingy - sordid - foul - vile - abject






42. Unerring - certain - free from error






43. Visit - stop over - brief stay






44. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution






45. Decline - relinquish - forgo






46. Gawk - ogle






47. Assertive - truculent - pugnacious






48. Break up - dispel






49. Mournful - dismal






50. Lurk - slink - prowl