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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. Visit - stop over - brief stay






2. Unpropitious - inauspicious -portentous






3. Gallant - civil - valiant - knightly






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






5. Composed - unruffled - indifferent - blase






6. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






7. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






8. Gawk - ogle






9. Unerring - certain - free from error






10. Revert - degenerate - decline






11. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






12. Antiquated - hackneyed






13. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






14. Preclude - forestall - ward off






15. Indifference - disinterest - detachment






16. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






17. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






18. Elegant






19. Lurk - slink - prowl






20. Supple - adaptable - resilient






21. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






22. Tumultuous - unruly - agitated






23. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






24. Clue - indication - inkling






25. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






26. All-devouring - voracious






27. Mournful - dismal






28. Eerie - inexplicable






29. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






30. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






31. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






32. Impassive - phlegmatic






33. Contaminate - pollute - sully






34. Decline - relinquish - forgo






35. Inspect - pore over






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






37. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






38. Ill-timid - inconvenient - inappropriate - unsuitable






39. Taskmaster - slave driver






40. Excusable - forgivable






41. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






42. Swing - shake






43. Versatile - facile






44. Break up - dispel






45. Dingy - sordid - foul - vile - abject






46. Agree - concur - consent - accede






47. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






48. Sloppy - disheveled - disordered - rough






49. Modify - improve - correct






50. Guide - tradition - model