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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. Modify - improve - correct






2. Agree - concur - consent - accede






3. Bereaved






4. Disagreement - divergence - inconsistency






5. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






6. Transmit - bestow - hand down






7. Incriminate - entangle






8. Snobbish - patronizing - overbearing






9. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






10. Versatile - facile






11. Break up - dispel






12. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






13. Unerring - certain - free from error






14. Decrease - passing away






15. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






16. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






17. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






18. Persuasive - compelling






19. Benign - well meaning






20. Conflagration - devastation - annihilation






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






22. Elegant






23. Turncoat - defector - heretic






24. Achievement - fulfillment






25. Lumber - trudge






26. Risk - hazard - peril






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






28. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






29. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






30. Cunning - underhanded - perfidious






31. Guide - tradition - model






32. All-devouring - voracious






33. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






34. Detest - despise - abominate






35. Mournful - dismal






36. Mediate - contemplate - daydream






37. Penalizing - retaliatory






38. Naive - artless - guileless - candid






39. Ill-timid - inconvenient - inappropriate - unsuitable






40. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






41. Separate - drive apart - estrange






42. Unproductive - inert - dormant






43. Stimulate - excite gladden






44. Preclude - forestall - ward off






45. Workable - practicable - viable






46. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






47. Delete - efface - annihilate






48. Pliable - flexible - limber - pliant






49. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






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