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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. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






2. Supple - adaptable - resilient






3. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






4. Subdue - crush - stifle - squelch - quash - silence






5. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






6. Rectify - correct - mitigate






7. Composed - unruffled - indifferent - blase






8. Taskmaster - slave driver






9. Impregnable - impervious - immune






10. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






11. Attached - related - joined






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






13. Separate - drive apart - estrange






14. Tumultuous - unruly - agitated






15. Leniency - forbearance - gentleness - mercy - mildness






16. Ruse - stratagem - contrivance






17. Devote - dedicate - sanctify






18. Commence - launch - begin - board






19. Indifference - disinterest - detachment






20. Gawk - ogle






21. Consent - concur - comply - assent






22. Sloppy - disheveled - disordered - rough






23. Benign - well meaning






24. Risk - hazard - peril






25. Worried - nervous - fretful - jittery






26. Costume - semblance - pretense






27. Impulse - incentive - spur






28. Compose - constitute - encompass






29. Negligent - lax - slack - careless






30. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






31. Disincline - loath






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






33. Modify - improve - correct






34. Continue - preserve - prolong indefinitely






35. Versatile - facile






36. Bereaved






37. Station - organize






38. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






39. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






40. Widespread - unrestrained - extravagant - prevalent






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






42. Excusable - forgivable






43. Cunning - underhanded - perfidious






44. Pressure - bully - intimidate - constrain






45. Universal cure - easy solution






46. Break up - dispel






47. Inspect - pore over






48. Agree - concur - consent - accede






49. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






50. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate