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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. Confusion - dilemma - predicament






2. Trivial - inconsequential - insignificant






3. Spiteful - venomous - noxious - baneful - hateful






4. Mediate - contemplate - daydream






5. Modify - improve - correct






6. Composed - unruffled - indifferent - blase






7. Bulky - massive - copious - plentiful






8. Rectify - correct - mitigate






9. Blustery - tempestuous - implacable






10. Commiseration - solace - sympathy






11. Quick - superficial - perfunctory






12. Annoy - pester - bedevil - beleauger






13. Resolve - steadfastness - mettle






14. Lurk - slink - prowl






15. Provisional - inconclusive






16. Penalizing - retaliatory






17. Agree - concur - consent - accede






18. Sincere - real - genuine - heartfelt






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






20. Fearful - fainthearted - pusillanimous






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






22. Impenetrable - resistant - proof against






23. Persuasive - compelling






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






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 Shy - timid - bashful - unassertive - withdrawn - modest






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






27. Restate - rehash - recapitulate






28. Workable - practicable - viable






29. Costume - semblance - pretense






30. Decrease - passing away






31. Clever - deft - dexterous - slick






32. Mock - scorn - disparage - jeer at






33. Unbeatable - invincible - unyielding






34. Decline - relinquish - forgo






35. Worried - nervous - fretful - jittery






36. Dexterous - adroit - proficient - clever - masterful






37. Wanting - devoid - impoverished - penniless






38. Objectionable - blameworthy - culpable - odious






39. Harmonious - in agreement - like-minded






40. Pliable - flexible - limber - pliant






41. Disincline - loath






42. Unerring - certain - free from error






43. Malicious - wicked - sinister - malignant






44. Painstaking - meticulous - conscientious






45. Antagonist - rival - foe






46. Wise - all-knowing






47. To relish - savor - back in - carouse






48. Fraud - double dealing - chicanery






49. Remove - cancel - expunge






50. Caustic - mordant - acidulous - spiteful