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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. Cunning - underhanded - perfidious






2. Varied - manifold - heterogenous






3. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






4. Commence - launch - begin - board






5. Disincline - loath






6. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






7. Persuasive - compelling






8. Frugal - niggardly - penny-pinching - cheap






9. Decline - relinquish - forgo






10. Attached - related - joined






11. Impulse - incentive - spur






12. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






13. Gallant - civil - valiant - knightly






14. Dingy - sordid - foul - vile - abject






15. Grand - magnificent - imposing






16. Universal cure - easy solution






17. Preclude - forestall - ward off






18. Break up - dispel






19. Remove - cancel - expunge






20. Outmoded - antiquated - passe - old hat






21. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






22. Dishonest - bribable - corruptible - mercenary






23. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






24. Decrease - passing away






25. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






26. Visit - stop over - brief stay






27. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






28. Lumber - trudge






29. Recline - sleep - (n) tranquility - respite - calmness






30. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






31. Transmit - bestow - hand down






32. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






33. Wise - all-knowing






34. Lurk - slink - prowl






35. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






36. Gawk - ogle






37. Modify - improve - correct






38. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






39. Provisional - inconclusive






40. Wanting - devoid - impoverished - penniless






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






42. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






43. Restate - rehash - recapitulate






44. Uproot - eradicate - wipe out - excise






45. Mournful - dismal






46. Snobbish - patronizing - overbearing






47. Supple - adaptable - resilient






48. Effortless - assured - poised - specious






49. Detest - despise - abominate






50. Sardonic - wry - incongruous - satiric