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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. Gawk - ogle






2. Supple - adaptable - resilient






3. Exact - precisely






4. Versatile - facile






5. Unruly - obstinate - contrary - ornery






6. Patron - humanitarian - one who does good to others






7. Guide - tradition - model






8. Decrease - passing away






9. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






10. Transmit - bestow - hand down






11. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






12. Disagreement - divergence - inconsistency






13. Pained expression - facial contortion






14. Rich - lavish - plentiful - abundant






15. Antiquated - hackneyed






16. Lurk - slink - prowl






17. Carefully - prudently - gingerly






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






19. Cunning - underhanded - perfidious






20. Congenial - neighborly - cordial






21. Ridicule - mock - deride - jeer






22. Visit - stop over - brief stay






23. Disincline - loath






24. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






25. Mediate - contemplate - daydream






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






27. Benign - well meaning






28. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






29. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






30. Remove - cancel - expunge






31. Apex - acme - summit - apogee






32. Anarchy - turmoil - pandemonium






33. Modify - improve - correct






34. Swing - shake






35. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






36. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






37. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






38. Preclude - forestall - ward off






39. Elegant






40. Sooth - reassure - cheer up






41. Leniency - forbearance - gentleness - mercy - mildness






42. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






43. Consent - concur - comply - assent






44. Revert - degenerate - decline






45. Wanting - devoid - impoverished - penniless






46. Bereaved






47. Unproductive - inert - dormant






48. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






49. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






50. Retaliation - revenge - redistribution