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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. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution






2. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






3. Commence - launch - begin - board






4. Elegant






5. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






6. Gawk - ogle






7. Glorify - applaud - acclaim - hail






8. Achievement - fulfillment






9. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






10. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






11. Eerie - inexplicable






12. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






13. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






14. Continue - preserve - prolong indefinitely






15. Provisional - inconclusive






16. Modify - improve - correct






17. Perceive - detect - distinguish






18. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






19. Penalizing - retaliatory






20. Respect - admire - honor - revere






21. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






22. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






23. Rectify - correct - mitigate






24. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






25. Wise - all-knowing






26. Persuasive - compelling






27. Separate - drive apart - estrange






28. Impregnable - impervious - immune






29. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






30. Mournful - dismal






31. Costume - semblance - pretense






32. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






33. Grand - magnificent - imposing






34. Meddlesome - prying - impertinent - obtrusive






35. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






36. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






37. Snobbish - patronizing - overbearing






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






39. Carefully - prudently - gingerly






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






41. Ill-timid - inconvenient - inappropriate - unsuitable






42. Wanting - devoid - impoverished - penniless






43. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






44. Uproot - eradicate - wipe out - excise






45. Swing - shake






46. Lumber - trudge






47. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






48. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






49. Applaud - entrust






50. Apex - acme - summit - apogee