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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. Preclude - forestall - ward off






2. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






3. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






4. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






5. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






6. Agree - concur - consent - accede






7. Guide - tradition - model






8. Meet - unite - intersect - merge






9. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






10. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






11. Distinct - forthright - unambiguous - clear






12. Cunning - underhanded - perfidious






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






14. Exact - precisely






15. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






16. Attached - related - joined






17. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






18. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






19. Sloppy - disheveled - disordered - rough






20. Carefully - prudently - gingerly






21. Rectify - correct - mitigate






22. Workable - practicable - viable






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






24. Revert - degenerate - decline






25. Paragon - exemplar






26. Wanting - devoid - impoverished - penniless






27. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






28. Versatile - facile






29. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






30. Applaud - entrust






31. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






32. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






33. Ill-timid - inconvenient - inappropriate - unsuitable






34. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






35. Discover - determine - establish






36. Commiseration - solace - sympathy






37. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






38. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






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






40. Visit - stop over - brief stay






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






42. Infirm - broken-down - rickety - dilapidated






43. Bounded - measurable






44. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






45. Inspect - pore over






46. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






47. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






48. Bereaved






49. Sardonic - wry - incongruous - satiric






50. Contaminate - pollute - sully