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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. Batter - sock - thump - pummel - toss about






2. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






3. Persuasive - compelling






4. Restate - rehash - recapitulate






5. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






6. Commence - launch - begin - board






7. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






8. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






9. Continue - preserve - prolong indefinitely






10. Risk - hazard - peril






11. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






12. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






13. Attached - related - joined






14. Inspect - pore over






15. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






16. Revert - degenerate - decline






17. Pained expression - facial contortion






18. Snobbish - patronizing - overbearing






19. Incriminate - entangle






20. Separate - drive apart - estrange






21. Universal cure - easy solution






22. Sardonic - wry - incongruous - satiric






23. Paragon - exemplar






24. Guide - tradition - model






25. Versatile - facile






26. Wise - all-knowing






27. Insipid - halfhearted - wishy washy






28. Elegant






29. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






30. Applaud - entrust






31. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






32. Impulse - incentive - spur






33. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






34. Bounded - measurable






35. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






36. Rectify - correct - mitigate






37. Clue - indication - inkling






38. Modify - improve - correct






39. Excusable - forgivable






40. Gawk - ogle






41. Meddlesome - prying - impertinent - obtrusive






42. Enlarge - supplement - amplify






43. Fastidious - painstaking - fussy






44. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






45. Rich - lavish - plentiful - abundant






46. Objectionable - blameworthy - culpable - odious






47. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






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






50. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful