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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. Achievement - fulfillment






2. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






3. Modify - improve - correct






4. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






5. Attached - related - joined






6. Unerring - certain - free from error






7. Station - organize






8. Perceive - detect - distinguish






9. Ill-timid - inconvenient - inappropriate - unsuitable






10. Remove - cancel - expunge






11. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






12. Rectify - correct - mitigate






13. Fastidious - painstaking - fussy






14. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






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






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






17. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






18. Supple - adaptable - resilient






19. Enmity - rancor - antipathy






20. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






21. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






22. Provisional - inconclusive






23. Meddlesome - prying - impertinent - obtrusive






24. Clue - indication - inkling






25. Unproductive - inert - dormant






26. Excusable - forgivable






27. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






28. Elegant






29. Persuasive - compelling






30. Unselfish - selfless - concerned with the welfare of others






31. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






32. Surviving - in existence






33. Varied - manifold - heterogenous






34. Detest - despise - abominate






35. Risk - hazard - peril






36. Turncoat - defector - heretic






37. Swing - shake






38. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






39. Sardonic - wry - incongruous - satiric






40. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






41. Agree - concur - consent - accede






42. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution






43. Exact - precisely






44. Objectionable - blameworthy - culpable - odious






45. Visit - stop over - brief stay






46. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






47. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






48. Paragon - exemplar






49. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






50. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful