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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






2. Negligent - lax - slack - careless






3. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






4. Excusable - forgivable






5. Stimulate - excite gladden






6. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






7. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






8. Worried - nervous - fretful - jittery






9. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






10. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






11. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






12. Unproductive - inert - dormant






13. Bounded - measurable






14. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






15. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






16. Glorify - applaud - acclaim - hail






17. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






18. Paragon - exemplar






19. Compose - constitute - encompass






20. Pained expression - facial contortion






21. Insipid - halfhearted - wishy washy






22. Sloppy - disheveled - disordered - rough






23. Discover - determine - establish






24. Conflagration - devastation - annihilation






25. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






26. Perceive - detect - distinguish






27. Separate - drive apart - estrange






28. Clue - indication - inkling






29. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






30. Impassive - phlegmatic






31. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






32. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






33. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






34. Disagreement - divergence - inconsistency






35. Mediate - contemplate - daydream






36. Costume - semblance - pretense






37. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






38. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






39. Versatile - facile






40. Grand - magnificent - imposing






41. Station - organize






42. Preplanned - rehearsed - calculated - prearranged






43. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






44. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






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






46. All-devouring - voracious






47. Mournful - dismal






48. Lurk - slink - prowl






49. Varied - manifold - heterogenous






50. Leniency - forbearance - gentleness - mercy - mildness