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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.
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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. Preclude - forestall - ward off






2. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






3. Lurk - slink - prowl






4. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






5. Surviving - in existence






6. Unselfish - selfless - concerned with the welfare of others






7. Conflagration - devastation - annihilation






8. Respect - admire - honor - revere






9. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






10. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






11. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






12. Impregnable - impervious - immune






13. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






14. Revert - degenerate - decline






15. Tumultuous - unruly - agitated






16. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






17. Discover - determine - establish






18. Visit - stop over - brief stay






19. Pained expression - facial contortion






20. Taskmaster - slave driver






21. Glorify - applaud - acclaim - hail






22. Insipid - halfhearted - wishy washy






23. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






24. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






25. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






26. Composed - unruffled - indifferent - blase






27. Restate - rehash - recapitulate






28. Commence - launch - begin - board






29. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution






30. Agree - concur - consent - accede






31. Impassive - phlegmatic






32. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






33. Meet - unite - intersect - merge






34. Delete - efface - annihilate






35. Stimulate - excite gladden






36. Gallant - civil - valiant - knightly






37. Transmit - bestow - hand down






38. Gawk - ogle






39. Achievement - fulfillment






40. Decrease - passing away






41. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






42. Continue - preserve - prolong indefinitely






43. Inspect - pore over






44. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






45. Antiquated - hackneyed






46. Bereaved






47. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






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






49. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






50. Consent - concur - comply - assent