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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. Preplanned - rehearsed - calculated - prearranged






2. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






3. Enlarge - supplement - amplify






4. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






5. Wanting - devoid - impoverished - penniless






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






7. Grand - magnificent - imposing






8. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






9. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






10. Gallant - civil - valiant - knightly






11. Worried - nervous - fretful - jittery






12. Stimulate - excite gladden






13. Ill-timid - inconvenient - inappropriate - unsuitable






14. Meet - unite - intersect - merge






15. Lumber - trudge






16. Impassive - phlegmatic






17. Mournful - dismal






18. Mediate - contemplate - daydream






19. Varied - manifold - heterogenous






20. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






21. Eerie - inexplicable






22. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






23. Leniency - forbearance - gentleness - mercy - mildness






24. Antiquated - hackneyed






25. Rectify - correct - mitigate






26. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






27. Negligent - lax - slack - careless






28. Consent - concur - comply - assent






29. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






30. Glorify - applaud - acclaim - hail






31. Bounded - measurable






32. Impregnable - impervious - immune






33. Unpropitious - inauspicious -portentous






34. Conflagration - devastation - annihilation






35. Supple - adaptable - resilient






36. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






37. Visit - stop over - brief stay






38. Taskmaster - slave driver






39. Incriminate - entangle






40. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






41. Antagonist - rival - foe






42. Agree - concur - consent - accede






43. Costume - semblance - pretense






44. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






45. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution






46. Snobbish - patronizing - overbearing






47. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






48. Sloppy - disheveled - disordered - rough






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






50. Pained expression - facial contortion