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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. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






2. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






3. Provisional - inconclusive






4. Excusable - forgivable






5. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






6. Unpropitious - inauspicious -portentous






7. Delete - efface - annihilate






8. Wanting - devoid - impoverished - penniless






9. Uproot - eradicate - wipe out - excise






10. Impassive - phlegmatic






11. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






12. Modify - improve - correct






13. Continue - preserve - prolong indefinitely






14. Insipid - halfhearted - wishy washy






15. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






17. Pained expression - facial contortion






18. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






19. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






20. Inspect - pore over






21. Antagonist - rival - foe






22. Fastidious - painstaking - fussy






23. Objectionable - blameworthy - culpable - odious






24. Turncoat - defector - heretic






25. All-devouring - voracious






26. Dingy - sordid - foul - vile - abject






27. Discover - determine - establish






28. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






29. Commence - launch - begin - board






30. Impregnable - impervious - immune






31. Fraud - double dealing - chicanery






32. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






33. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






34. Eerie - inexplicable






35. Insufficiency - want - paucity - a lack - a famine






36. Rich - lavish - plentiful - abundant






37. Gawk - ogle






38. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






39. Distinct - forthright - unambiguous - clear






40. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






41. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






42. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






43. Detest - despise - abominate






44. Unproductive - inert - dormant






45. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






46. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






47. Supple - adaptable - resilient






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






49. Applaud - entrust






50. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat