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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. Worried - nervous - fretful - jittery






2. Penalizing - retaliatory






3. Benign - well meaning






4. Agree - concur - consent - accede






5. Preplanned - rehearsed - calculated - prearranged






6. Carefully - prudently - gingerly






7. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






8. Clue - indication - inkling






9. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






10. Persuasive - compelling






11. Antiquated - hackneyed






12. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






13. Stimulate - excite gladden






14. Impassive - phlegmatic






15. Visit - stop over - brief stay






16. Naive - artless - guileless - candid






17. Inspect - pore over






18. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






19. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






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






21. Sophisticated - urbane -polished






22. Turncoat - defector - heretic






23. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






24. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






25. Bounded - measurable






26. Meddlesome - prying - impertinent - obtrusive






27. Impulse - incentive - spur






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






29. Universal cure - easy solution






30. Risk - hazard - peril






31. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful






32. Sharp - spicy - piquant - caustic - racy






33. Gallant - civil - valiant - knightly






34. Transmit - bestow - hand down






35. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






36. Consent - concur - comply - assent






37. Antagonist - rival - foe






38. Smother - stifle - neutralize - negate






39. Paragon - exemplar






40. Distinct - forthright - unambiguous - clear






41. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






42. Commence - launch - begin - board






43. Rashness - boldness - recklessness - foolhardiness - effrontery






44. Uproot - eradicate - wipe out - excise






45. Clamorous - uproarious - blustering






46. Discover - determine - establish






47. Preclude - forestall - ward off






48. Modify - improve - correct






49. Fraud - double dealing - chicanery






50. Contaminate - pollute - sully