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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. Provisional - inconclusive






2. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






3. All-devouring - voracious






4. Infirm - broken-down - rickety - dilapidated






5. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






6. Applaud - entrust






7. Attached - related - joined






8. Benign - well meaning






9. Naive - artless - guileless - candid






10. Meddlesome - prying - impertinent - obtrusive






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






12. Impregnable - impervious - immune






13. Guide - tradition - model






14. Pliable - flexible - limber - pliant






15. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






16. Conflagration - devastation - annihilation






17. Modify - improve - correct






18. Contaminate - pollute - sully






19. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






20. Decline - relinquish - forgo






21. Bounded - measurable






22. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






23. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






24. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






25. Paragon - exemplar






26. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






27. Fastidious - painstaking - fussy






28. Sloppy - disheveled - disordered - rough






29. Carefully - prudently - gingerly






30. Visit - stop over - brief stay






31. Penalizing - retaliatory






32. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






33. Remove - cancel - expunge






34. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






35. Disincline - loath






36. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






37. Supple - adaptable - resilient






38. Inspect - pore over






39. Consent - concur - comply - assent






40. Surviving - in existence






41. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






42. Station - organize






43. Unerring - certain - free from error






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






45. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






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






47. Transmit - bestow - hand down






48. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






49. Commence - launch - begin - board






50. Taskmaster - slave driver