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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. Dingy - sordid - foul - vile - abject






2. All-devouring - voracious






3. Impregnable - impervious - immune






4. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






5. Gallant - civil - valiant - knightly






6. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






7. Versatile - facile






8. Unproductive - inert - dormant






9. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






10. Elegant






11. Distinct - forthright - unambiguous - clear






12. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






13. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






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






15. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






16. Carefully - prudently - gingerly






17. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






18. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






19. Pained expression - facial contortion






20. Detest - despise - abominate






21. Mediate - contemplate - daydream






22. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






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






24. Lurk - slink - prowl






25. Uproot - eradicate - wipe out - excise






26. Benign - well meaning






27. Visit - stop over - brief stay






28. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






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






30. Meddlesome - prying - impertinent - obtrusive






31. Provisional - inconclusive






32. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






33. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






34. Unerring - certain - free from error






35. Guide - tradition - model






36. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






37. Bereaved






38. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






39. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






40. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






41. Apex - acme - summit - apogee






42. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






43. Penalizing - retaliatory






44. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






45. Assertive - truculent - pugnacious






46. Clue - indication - inkling






47. Workable - practicable - viable






48. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






49. Exact - precisely






50. Rich - lavish - plentiful - abundant