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###Synonym & Antonym Questions
Synonym & Antonym Questions
501 Synonym & Antonym Questions
###Synonym & Antonym
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Contents
Introduction
1 Synonyms2 Antonyms3 Synonyms
4 Antonyms5 Synonyms
6 Antonyms7 Synonyms and Antonyms8 Synonyms
9 Antonyms10 Synonyms
11 Antonyms12 Synonyms13 Antonyms
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Introduction
elcome to 501 Synonym and Antonym
Questions! This book is designed to help you preparefor the verbal sections of many assessment and entranceW
exams. By completing the exercises in this book you will also increaseyour vocabulary and refine your knowledge of words.Most standardized tests—including high school entrance exams,the SAT, civil service exams, and the GRE—use synonym and
antonym questions to test verbal skills. These questions ask test tak-ers to identify the word that is most similar or dissimilar to anotherword, effectively testing their knowledge of two words.
The questions in this book, for the most part, are grouped into sec-tions of questions that ask you to select a word’s synonym andsections that ask you to select a word’s antonym. There are two sec-
tions that include questions asking for either the synonym or theantonym.The questions increase in difficulty as you move through the exer-
cises of each chapter. Because this book is designed for many levels
This book is designed to help you preparefor the verbal sections of many assessment and entrance
exams. By completing the exercises in this book you will also increase
Most standardized tests—including high school entrance exams,the SAT, civil service exams, and the GRE—use synonym and
antonym questions to test verbal skills. These questions ask test tak-ers to identify the word that is most similar or dissimilar to another
The questions in this book, for the most part, are grouped into sec-tions of questions that ask you to select a word’s synonym andsections that ask you to select a word’s antonym. There are two sec-
tions that include questions asking for either the synonym or the
The questions increase in difficulty as you move through the exer-
cises of each chapter. Because this book is designed for many levels
501 Synonym & Antonym Questions
of test takers, you may find that some of the more advanced questions
are beyond your ability. If you are using this book to study for a highschool entrance exam, you may get a number of questions that appearlater in a section wrong. Don’t worry! If you are getting the earlier
questions correct, you are probably in good shape for your test. How-ever, if you are studying for a graduate level exam such as the GRE,the full range of questions presented is appropriate for your level.
The questions in this book can help you prepare for your test inmany ways. First, completing these practice exercises will make youfamiliar with the question format. They will also get you thinking of
words in terms of other words with similar or opposite meanings. Inthe test-taking environment it can be difficult to switch gears fromsynonym questions to antonym questions; completing these exercises
will make these mental gymnastics more comfortable.Second, your performance on these questions will help you assess
your vocabulary level. For example, a word may be familiar to you—
you may have seen it in print and have a general sense of what itmeans—but when tested, you may discover that you do not know theword’s precise meaning. These exercises will help you pinpoint those
familiar words for which you need to learn the exact definition. Inaddition, you will probably encounter words that are totally unfa-miliar. By memorizing their definitions, you can add these words to
your vocabulary and call upon them at test time to improve yourscore.
Third, many of the questions in this book, and on assessment
exams, test your ability to discern nuance of meaning. The questionmay ask you to identify the synonym for a secondary definition of acommon word—for example, “inclination or natural ability’’ is a sec-
ondary definition of the word “bent.’’ Also, the direction for theseexercises usually ask you to identify the word that is ““ most dissimilar’’ in meaning to the word in the question. This means
that you may be asked to pick between degrees of meaning. For
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of test takers, you may find that some of the more advanced questions
are beyond your ability. If you are using this book to study for a highschool entrance exam, you may get a number of questions that appearlater in a section wrong. Don’t worry! If you are getting the earlier
questions correct, you are probably in good shape for your test. How-ever, if you are studying for a graduate level exam such as the GRE,the full range of questions presented is appropriate for your level.
The questions in this book can help you prepare for your test inmany ways. First, completing these practice exercises will make youfamiliar with the question format. They will also get you thinking of
words in terms of other words with similar or opposite meanings. Inthe test-taking environment it can be difficult to switch gears fromsynonym questions to antonym questions; completing these exercises
Second, your performance on these questions will help you assessyour vocabulary level. For example, a word may be familiar to you—
you may have seen it in print and have a general sense of what itmeans—but when tested, you may discover that you do not know theword’s precise meaning. These exercises will help you pinpoint those
familiar words for which you need to learn the exact definition. Inaddition, you will probably encounter words that are totally unfa-miliar. By memorizing their definitions, you can add these words to
your vocabulary and call upon them at test time to improve your
Third, many of the questions in this book, and on assessment
exams, test your ability to discern nuance of meaning. The questionmay ask you to identify the synonym for a secondary definition of acommon word—for example, “inclination or natural ability’’ is a sec-
ondary definition of the word “bent.’’ Also, the direction for thesemost similar’’ or
dissimilar’’ in meaning to the word in the question. This means
that you may be asked to pick between degrees of meaning. For
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example, “atrocious’’ means “utterly revolting’’; in this case, “revolt-
ing’’ would be a more accurate synonym than “unpleasant.’’Each question is fully explained at the end of the chapter. Theanswer keys give you not only the right answer but also the defini-
tions of the word in the question and the correct answer. Use yourperformance to create a study guide. For example, make a list of allthe words that you missed and their definitions. Then study this list
as a quick and concentrated method to improve your vocabulary. Insome cases, you will also benefit from looking up the definitions ofthe words that you selected incorrectly to ensure that you know the
precise meaning of these words. Then add these words to your studylist as well.You have already taken an important step toward improving your
vocabulary and your score. You have shown your commitment bypurchasing this book. Now all you need to do is to complete each 35to 40 question exercise, study the answers, and watch your vocabu-
lary increase. You can even work in pencil and do the exercises againto reinforce what you have learned. Good luck!
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example, “atrocious’’ means “utterly revolting’’; in this case, “revolt-
ing’’ would be a more accurate synonym than “unpleasant.’’Each question is fully explained at the end of the chapter. Theanswer keys give you not only the right answer but also the defini-
tions of the word in the question and the correct answer. Use yourperformance to create a study guide. For example, make a list of allthe words that you missed and their definitions. Then study this list
as a quick and concentrated method to improve your vocabulary. Insome cases, you will also benefit from looking up the definitions ofthe words that you selected incorrectly to ensure that you know the
precise meaning of these words. Then add these words to your study
You have already taken an important step toward improving your
vocabulary and your score. You have shown your commitment bypurchasing this book. Now all you need to do is to complete each 35to 40 question exercise, study the answers, and watch your vocabu-
lary increase. You can even work in pencil and do the exercises again
###Synonyms
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the wordprovided?
1 remote 4 predict
a. automatic a.b. distant b.c. savage c.d. mean d.
2 detest 5 kina. argue a.b. hate b.c. discover c.
d. reveal d.
3 gracious 6 pensivea. pretty a.b. clever b.c. pleasant c.d. present d.
foretelldecidepreventdiscover
exulttwistfriend
relative
oppressedcagedthoughtfulhappy
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7 banish 13a. exileb. hatec. fade
d. clean
8 fraud 14a. malcontentb. argumentc. imposterd. clown
9 saccharine 15
a. leaveb. sweetc. aridd. quit
10 drag 16a. sleepyb. crushc. proud
d. pull
11 jovial 17a. incredulousb. merryc. revoltingd. dizzy
12 indifferent 18
a. neutralb. unkindc. preciousd. mean
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simulatea. exciteb. imitatec. trick
d. apelike
charismaa. ghostb. forcec. charmd. courage
apportion
a. divideb. decidec. cutd. squabble
generica. generalb. cheapc. fresh
d. elderly
qualma. distressb. impunityc. persevered. scruple
wary
a. calmb. curvedc. confusedd. cautious
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19 distort 25 reveriea. wrong a.b. evil b.c. deform c.
d. harm d.
20 sumptuous 26 loota. delirious a.b. gorgeous b.c. perilous c.d. luxurious d.
21 reel 27 loquacious
a. whirl a.b. fish b.c. hit c.d. mistake d.
22 inscrutable 28 chimeraa. difficult a.b. mysterious b.c. inflexible c.
d. wary d.
23 appall 29 temeritya. delirious a.b. covered b.c. dismay c.d. confuse d.
24 upright 30 educe
a. honorable a.b. horizontal b.c. humble c.d. supine d.
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palimpsestphantomdaydream
curio
destructionwastespoilscavort
loquacious
talkativethirstybeautifulcomplicated
chimneyprotestillusion
panache
audacityfearfulnessshynessstupidity
demandelicitidealunlawful
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31 nabob 34 louchea. bigwig a.b. doubter b.c. frolic c.
d. converse d.
32 pall 35 stentoriana. light a.b. satiate b.c. carry c.d. horror d.
33 sacrosanct
a. prayerb. sanctuaryc. piousd. sacred
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gauchefinebrilliant
indecent
violentmisbegottenloudstealthy
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Answers
1 b. remote means faraway, or
2 b. to detest means to feel intense or violent dislike, or to
3 c. gracious means to be interactions
4 a. to predict means to declare in advance or to
5 d. kin means people with common ancestors, or
6 c. pensive means moodily or dreamily
7 a. to banish means to drive out from home or country, or to
8 c. a fraud is someone who is not what he or she pretends to be, oran imposter
9 b. saccharine means overly
10 d. to drag is to applied force
11 b. jovial means good humored or
12 a. to be indifferent is to be marked by impartiality or to beneutral
13 b. to simulate is to assume the outward appearance of, or to
imitate
14 c. charisma is magnetic
15 a. to apportion is to
16 a. generic means having the characteristic of a whole group, or general
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distant
to detest means to feel intense or violent dislike, or to hate
pleasant or considerate in social
to predict means to declare in advance or to foretell
kin means people with common ancestors, or relative s
thoughtful
to banish means to drive out from home or country, or to exile
a fraud is someone who is not what he or she pretends to be, or
sweet
pull , or to cause movement in a direction with
merry
to be indifferent is to be marked by impartiality or to be
to simulate is to assume the outward appearance of, or to
charm or appeal
divide and share out
generic means having the characteristic of a whole group,
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17 d. a qualm is a feeling of uneasiness about a moral issue, or ascruple
18 d. wary means to be attentive especially to danger, or to be
cautious
19 c. to distort means to twist out of a normal state, or to
20 d. sumptuous means excessively costly, rich, or
21 a. one meaning of reel is to move round and round, or to
22 b. inscrutable means not easily interpreted or understood, or
mysterious
23 c. to appall is to overcome with shock, or to
24 a. upright can mean either honorablesupine are both antonyms of upright
25 c. a reverie means the state of being lost in thought, or adaydream
26 c. loot means goods seized in war, or
27 a. loquacious means excessively
28 c. a chimera is a fabrication of the mind, or an
29 a. temerity means unreasonable contempt for danger orrecklessness, or audacity
30 b. to educe means to develop something potential or latent; toelicit means to draw out something hidden or latent
31 a. a nabob is a person of great wealth or importance, or a
32 b. to pall can mean to deprive of pleasure in something bysatiating
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a qualm is a feeling of uneasiness about a moral issue, or a
wary means to be attentive especially to danger, or to be
to distort means to twist out of a normal state, or to deform
sumptuous means excessively costly, rich, or luxurious
one meaning of reel is to move round and round, or to whirl
inscrutable means not easily interpreted or understood, or
dismay
or vertical; horizontal and
a reverie means the state of being lost in thought, or a
spoils
talkative , or garrulous
a chimera is a fabrication of the mind, or an illusion
temerity means unreasonable contempt for danger or
to educe means to develop something potential or latent; tomeans to draw out something hidden or latent
a nabob is a person of great wealth or importance, or a bigwig
to pall can mean to deprive of pleasure in something by
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33 d. sacrosanct means the most sacred
34 d. louche means not reputable, or
35 c. stentorian means loud and is usually used to imply a voice of
great power and range
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, or holy
indecent
and is usually used to imply a voice of
###Antonyms
Which of these words is most nearly the opposite of theword provided?
36 withdraw 39 impartial
a. reduce a. hostileb. need b. biasedc. advance c. disliked. want d. worried
37 secret 40 luminousa. friendly a. clearb. covert b. dimc. hidden c. brittle
d. overt d. clever
38 heartfelt 41 awea. loving a. borrowb. insincere b. shallowc. unhealthy c. lowd. humorous d. contempt
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42 pit 48 malodorousa. group a.b. peak b.c. select c.
d. marry d.
43 rotund 49 expounda. round a.b. unimportant b.c. thin c.d. dull d.
44 talent 50 pique
a. ungrateful a.b. silent b.c. show c.d. inability d.
45 common 51 abatea. strange a.b. uneasy b.c. quick c.
d. fast d.
46 brazen 52 deartha. bashful a.b. boisterous b.c. noisy c.d. heated d.
47 expect 53 peaked
a. attend a.b. regret b.c. despair c.d. loathe d.
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malodorousacridpungentfragrant
delicious
besmirchconfuseconfinecondemn
valuegullysmoothsoothe
freeaugmentprovoke
wane
lackpovertyabundanceforeign
tiredarrogantpointyruddy
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54 abridge 60 irasciblea. shorten a.b. extend b.c. stress c.
d. easy d.
55 kindle 61 approbatea. smother a.b. detest b.c. enemy c.d. discourage d.
56 meager 62 supercilious
a. kind a.b. generous b.c. thoughtful c.d. copious d.
57 philistine 63 improvidenta. novice a.b. intellectual b.c. pious c.
d. debutante d.
58 zenith 64 demura. worst a.b. apex b.c. nadir c.d. past d.
59 germane 65 fatuous
a. irrelevant a.b. indifferent b.c. impartial c.d. improvident d.
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determinedplacidreasonable
pliant
ingratitudecondemndissatisfactionmaster
supercilious
unimportantrelevantseriousmeek
improvidentcautiousfortunateproven
intelligent
embracecrudeboisterousfalter
craftyfrugalsensibleinane
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66 quiescent 69 matutinala. lackadaisical a.b. active b.c. dull c.
d. prescient d.
67 sartorial 70 impecuniousa. cheerful a.b. sincere b.c. inelegant c.d. homespun d.
68 sapient
a. hunchedb. strongc. simpled. simian
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paternalcrepuscularmaritime
marsupial
impecuniouswealthycautioushungrytardy
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Answers
36 c. to withdraw means to remove or retreat; to
opposite of retreat
37 d. secret means hidden or covert;
38 b. heartfelt means expressing genuine feeling, or sincere, soinsincere is its opposite
39 b. impartial means to be without prejudice or bias, thereforebiased is the opposite
40 b. luminous means radiating or reflecting light, or glowing; means dark or dull
41 d. awe means a sense of deep respect or veneration; means a lack of respect, or disdain
42 b. a pit is a hole and a peak
43 c. rotund means rounded or plump, therefore
44 d. a talent is a special creative or artistic ability, therefore is the opposite
45 a. common means ordinary or familiar;
46 a. brazen means to be defiant or insolent; or timid
47 c. to expect is to wait for or to look forward to; to lose all hope
48 c. malodorous means to have a bad smell; smelling sweet or delicate
49 b. to expound means to explain; to opposite of expound
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to withdraw means to remove or retreat; to advance is the
overt means open to view
heartfelt means expressing genuine feeling, or sincere, so
impartial means to be without prejudice or bias, therefore
luminous means radiating or reflecting light, or glowing; dim
awe means a sense of deep respect or veneration; contempt
is the top of a hill or mountain
thin is the opposite
a talent is a special creative or artistic ability, therefore inability
strange means unfamiliar
bashful means to be shy
to expect is to wait for or to look forward to; to despair is to
fragrant means
confuse , or confound, is the
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50 d. to pique means to excite or irritate; to
51 b. to abate means to reduce in degree or intensity; to means to increase
52 c. dearth means an inadequate supply or lack of something;abundance means an ample quantity, or wealth
53 d. to be peaked is to appear pale or wan; to be healthy, red complexion
54 b. to abridge means to shorten and to
55 a. to kindle means to start burning or ignite; to
stifle or suppress
56 d. meager means lacking in quality or quantity; present in large quantity, or abundant
57 b. philistine is used disparagingly to describe a person guided bymaterial rather than intellectual values; an person who engages in creative use of his or her intellect
58 a. zenith means the highest point or the apex; lowest point
59 a. germane means to be appropriate or relevant, thereforeirrelevant is the opposite
60 b. irascible means easily angered;
61 b. to approbate means to approve or sanction; to
to declare wrong or to convict
62 d. supercilious means coolly or patronizingly haughty; means enduring injury with patience and without resentment
63 a. improvident means lacking prudent foresight, or careless;cautious means to be wary or to exercise forethought
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soothe means to calm
to abate means to reduce in degree or intensity; to augment
dearth means an inadequate supply or lack of something;means an ample quantity, or wealth
to be peaked is to appear pale or wan; to be ruddy is to have a
extend means to lengthen
to kindle means to start burning or ignite; to smother means to
meager means lacking in quality or quantity; copious means
philistine is used disparagingly to describe a person guided byintellectual is a
person who engages in creative use of his or her intellect
zenith means the highest point or the apex; nadir means the
germane means to be appropriate or relevant, therefore
placid means calm or serene
to approbate means to approve or sanction; to condemn means
supercilious means coolly or patronizingly haughty; meekmeans enduring injury with patience and without resentment
improvident means lacking prudent foresight, or careless;means to be wary or to exercise forethought
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64 a. to demur means to delay or hesitate; to accept readily or gladly; demure means coy
65 c. fatuous means inanely foolish; sensible
66 b. quiescent means marked by inactivity or repose, thereforeactive is the opposite
67 a. sartorial means of or relating to tailored clotmeans homemade
68 c. sapient means possessing great wisdom, or sage; one meaning ofsimple is deficient in intelligence
69 b. matutinal means of or relating to the morninmeans relating to or resembling twilight
70 a. impecunious means having little or no money, thereforewealthy is the opposite
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embrace means toaccept readily or gladly; demure means coy
is its nearest opposite
quiescent means marked by inactivity or repose, therefore
homespun
sapient means possessing great wisdom, or sage; one meaning of
crepuscular
impecunious means having little or no money, therefore
###Synonyms
Select the word that most nearly means the wordprovided.
71 modest most nearly means 74 hustle most nearly means
a. attractive a.b. clever b.c. current c.d. humble d.
72 custom most nearly means 75 solemn most nearly meansa. dessert a.b. habit b.c. ethic c.
d. deliver d.
73 prolong most nearly means 76 imply most nearly meansa. extend a.b. inquire b.c. relax c.d. wait d.
Synonyms
hustle most nearly means
dancehurrybusyclean
solemn most nearly meansamusingharmfulspeech
serious
imply most nearly meanssuggeststabthickdestroy
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77 ramble most nearly means 83 congregate most nearlya. knot meansb. confuse a.c. wander b.
d. wonder c.d.
78 beneficial most nearly meansa. help 84 utter most nearly meansb. advantageous a.c. charity b.d. wise c.
d.79 flare most nearly means
a. judicial 85 fearless most nearly means
b. temper a.c. style b.d. blaze c.
d.80 negligent most nearly means
a. pajamas 86 negligible most nearlyb. morbid meansc. careless a.
d. dark b.c.
81 aloof most nearly means d.a. aboveb. tidy 87 placid most nearly meansc. clever a.d. reserved b.
c.82 resolve most nearly means d.
a. turnb. puzzle 88 rake most nearly meansc. decide a.d. want b.
c.d.
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congregate most nearly
worshipgather
disturbhurry
utter most nearly meansexpressdeferborrowlaugh
fearless most nearly means
powerfulcowardlybravecareful
negligible most nearly
insignificant
arguablecarelessdark
placid most nearly meanscalmlazysolemndevious
rake most nearly meansthinscoundrelgentlemanshovel
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89 dupe most nearly means 95 fetter most nearly meansa. rancher a.b. trick b.c. simpleton c.
d. drug d.
90 stigma most nearly means 96 flagrant most nearly meansa. stain a.b. trial b.c. difficulty c.d. holiness d.
91 reside most nearly means 97 mitigate most nearly means
a. remain a.b. home b.c. dwell c.d. sediment d.
92 covetous most nearly means 98 rail most nearly meansa. quiet a.b. sneaky b.c. lurking c.
d. greedy d.
93 abide most nearly means 99 meld most nearly meansa. endure a.b. hate b.c. attendance c.d. live d.
94 shrewd most nearly means 100 rally most nearly means
a. intractable a.b. mean b.c. astute c.d. intelligent d.
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fetter most nearly meansrancidpraisehamper
persist
flagrant most nearly meansvibrantglaringviciouspleasant
mitigate most nearly means
relieveblenddefendconfuse
rail most nearly meansscoldpushtry
punish
meld most nearly meanscharacterdistinctionblendfirmness
rally most nearly means
demonstratemustercoursetruly
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101 abject most nearly means 106 churlish most nearly meansa. indigent a.b. desire b.c. despondent c.
d. extreme d.
102 bespoke most nearly means 107 antediluvian most nearlya. gentle meansb. quiet a.c. tailored b.d. handsome c.
d.103 diffident most nearly means
a. apathetic 108 picayune most nearly means
b. shy a.c. arrogant b.d. quarrelsome c.
d.104 proffer most nearly means
a. mendicant 109 smite most nearly meansb. wastrel a.c. predict b.
d. tender c.d.
105 mordant most nearly meansa. dead 110 winnow most nearly meansb. gruesome a.c. fetid b.d. caustic c.
d.
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churlish most nearly meanschildishboorishtempestuous
disorderly
antediluvian most nearly
antiquatedparchednonsectariannonsensical
picayune most nearly means
pettyspicypaltrysouthern
smite most nearly meansfleespeck
dirtstrike
winnow most nearly meanscarvewindweedcarry
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Answers
71 d. modest means to be free of conceit or pretension, or
72 b. a custom means a long-established practice, or a
73 a. to prolong means to lengthen in time, or to
74 b. to hustle means to hurry
75 d. solemn means marked by grave sobriety, or
76 a. to imply means to express indirectly, or to
77 c. to ramble means to move aimlessly from place to place, or towander
78 b. beneficial means causing benefit, or
79 d. flare means a fire or blaze used to signal; flair means talent orstyle
80 c. negligent means marked by neglect, or
81 d. aloof means distant in feeling, or
82 c. one meaning of resolve is to decidesomething
83 b. to congregate means tgather
84 a. to utter means to express in words
85 c. fearless means lacking fear, or
86 a. negligible means so small or insignificantattention
87 a. placid means free of disturbance, or
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modest means to be free of conceit or pretension, or humble
a custom means a long-established practice, or a habit
to prolong means to lengthen in time, or to extend
solemn means marked by grave sobriety, or serious
suggest
to ramble means to move aimlessly from place to place, or to
advantageous
used to signal; flair means talent or
careless
reserved
, often to stop from doing
in a group
brave
insignificant as to deserve little
calm
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88 b. a rake is a dissolute person, or a
89 b. to dupe means to deceive or to
90 a. stigma means a mark of shame or discredit, or a
91 c. to reside means to occupy a place as one’s home, or to
92 d. covetous means having an inordinate desire for wealth, orgreedy
93 a. to abide means to endure
94 c. shrewd means marked by clever awareness, or
95 c. to fetter means to hamper
96 b. flagrant means obviously wrong or immoral; painfully obvious
97 a. mitigate means to make less severe or painful, or to
98 a. to rail means to scold
99 c. to meld means to merge or to
100 b. to rally means to arouse for action, or to
101 c. abject means cast down in spirit, or utterly hopeless;despondent means having lost all hope
102 c. bespoke means custom-made;
made
103 b. diffident means shy or lacking in confidence
104 d. to proffer means to put something forward for acceptance, or totender
scoundrel
trick
stigma means a mark of shame or discredit, or a stain
to reside means to occupy a place as one’s home, or to dwell
covetous means having an inordinate desire for wealth, or
without yielding, or to withstand
shrewd means marked by clever awareness, or astute
, or to restrain
flagrant means obviously wrong or immoral; glaring means
mitigate means to make less severe or painful, or to relieve
in harsh, abusive language
blend
muster
abject means cast down in spirit, or utterly hopeless;means having lost all hope
tailored also means custom-
or lacking in confidence
to proffer means to put something forward for acceptance, or to
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105 d. mordant means biting or caustic
106 b. churlish means resembling an ill-bred or vulgar person, orboorish
107 a. antediluvian means so ancient that it could have come beforethe time of the flood and Noah’s ark, or
108 c. picayune means trivial or of little value; meager
109 d. smite means to strike heavily especially with the hand
110 c. to winnow means to sift or get rid of, like
with “out’’
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in means or speech
churlish means resembling an ill-bred or vulgar person, or
antediluvian means so ancient that it could have come beforeantiquated
paltry means trivial or
heavily especially with the hand
weed , it is often used
###Antonyms
Select the word that is most opposite to the wordprovided.
111 detain is most opposit 114 fluid is most opposite to
a. release a. solidb. silence b. liquidc. forget c. afraidd. prosper d. decent
112 famous is most opposi 115 continue is most opposite toa. boring a. curveb. poor b. arguec. obscure c. carry
d. untalented d. pause
113 colossal is most oppos 116 labor is most opposite toa. easy a. amuseb. tiny b. catc. graceful c. restd. roof d. strive
fluid is most opposite to
continue is most opposite to
labor is most opposite to
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117 brawny is most opposite to 123 flaunt is most opposite toa. swift a.b. weak b.c. strong c.
d. pale d.
118 fickle is most opposite to 124 heal is most opposite toa. steady a.b. kind b.c. please c.d. finagle d.
119 inept is most opposite to 125 pacify is most opposite to
a. clumsy a.b. infer b.c. competent c.d. foolish d.
120 pivotal is most opposite to 126 sullen is most opposite toa. turning a.b. wavy b.c. unimportant c.
d. clear d.
121 cursed is most opposite to 127 assure is most opposite toa. swore a.b. pious b.c. unfortunate c.d. lucky d.
122 candid is most opposite to 128 fallacious is most opposite to
a. unkind a.b. blunt b.c. valid c.d. dishonest d.
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flaunt is most opposite toregardsinkhide
propose
heal is most opposite tosewfootgoodmaim
pacify is most opposite to
excitelandcoddleunhand
sullen is most opposite todirtycheerfulclean
risen
assure is most opposite toalarmreassurequietunsure
fallacious is most opposite to
perfecttruthfulaccidentaldisarming
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129 gumption is most opposite to 135 obtuse is most opposite toa. seriousness a.b. apathy b.c. levity c.
d. despair d.
130 ecstasy is most opposite to 136 obsequious is most a. hate opposite tob. agony a.c. languor b.d. fatigue c.
d.131 astute is most opposite to
a. distraught 137 doleful is most opposite to
b. careful a.c. generous b.d. gullible c.
d.132 winsome is most opposite to
a. dour 138 wanton is most opposite tob. attractive a.c. mysterious b.
d. clever c.d.
133 droll is most opposite toa. forget 139 banal is most opposite tob. charm a.c. sedate b.d. absurd c.
d.134 enigmatic is most opposite to
a. healthy 140 lugubrious is most
b. watchful opposite toc. disastrous a.d. obvious b.
c.d.
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obtuse is most opposite toslimacuteopaque
thick
obsequious is most opposite to
clearcleverdomineeringdandified
doleful is most opposite to
emptyrichwittyvivacious
wanton is most opposite tomercifulrepast
brilliantvicious
banal is most opposite tosincerewealthyextraordinarytrustworthy
lugubrious is most
opposite toquickcheerfulsalubriousdry
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141 perspicacious is most 146 parsimony is most opposite toopposite to a.a. calm b.b. easy c.
c. dull d.d. winsome
147 truculent is most opposite to142 elan is most opposite to a.
a. inelegance b.b. stupidity c.c. obscure d.d. despair
148 spurious is most opposite to143 recondite is most opposite to a.
a. manifest b.b. flexible c.c. provident d.d. sociable
149 welter is most opposite to144 gainsay is most opposite to a.
a. regret b.b. own c.
c. prudent d.d. prude
150 eclat is most opposite to145 effluvium is most opposite to a.
a. land b.b. essential c.c. fragrance d.d. solid
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parsimony is most opposite togenerositysinfulnessverbosity
tenderness
truculent is most opposite tofalteringgentlefacilesubmissive
spurious is most opposite todisingenuous
thoughtlessplacidgenuine
welter is most opposite toorderfreezepatron
sustain
eclat is most opposite toapathydullnesssilencedisinterest
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Answers
111 a. to detain means to hold or keep back; to
112 c. famous means widely known;
113 b. colossal means incredibly large, therefore
114 a. a fluid is a substance that flows; a
115 d. to continue means to act without interruption; to to stop temporarily
116 c. to labor means to work; to
117 b. brawny means muscled or strong, therefore opposite
118 a. fickle means to lack steadiness, therefore
119 c. inept means to lack competence, therefore
opposite
120 c. pivotal means very important, or crucial, thereforeunimportant is the opposite
121 d. cursed means to be the subject of misfortune, or to be unlucky,therefore lucky is the opposite
122 d. candid means to be frank, or honest, therefore
opposite
123 c. to flaunt means to display showily, or to show off, thereforehide is the opposite
124 d. to heal means to restore to health; to
125 a. to pacify means to soothe, or calm, therefore opposite
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release means to let go
obscure means little known
tiny is the opposite
solid does not flow
to continue means to act without interruption; to pause means
rest means to cease working
brawny means muscled or strong, therefore weak is the
steady is the opposite
inept means to lack competence, therefore competent is the
pivotal means very important, or crucial, thereforeis the opposite
cursed means to be the subject of misfortune, or to be unlucky,is the opposite
candid means to be frank, or honest, therefore dishonest is the
to flaunt means to display showily, or to show off, therefore
maim means to injure
to pacify means to soothe, or calm, therefore excite is the
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126 b. sullen means showing a disagreeable mood, or lacking cheer,therefore cheerful is the opposite
127 a. to assure means to make sure by removing doubt or worry;
alarm means to give warning or to arouse fear
128 b. fallacious means tending to deceive; tell the truth
129 b. gumption means initiative, or drive; interest or concern
130 b. ecstasy means a state of rapturous delight;
pain of mind or body
131 d. astute means shrewd or showing acute mental vision; means easily duped or cheated
132 a. winsome means cheerful and engaging; sullen
133 c. droll means to have a humorous or odd quality;
unruffled or serious
134 d. enigmatic means mysterious or obscure, therefore the opposite
135 b. obtuse means insensitive or stupid; keen perception or shrewd
136 c. obsequious means subservient or fawning;
exercising overbearing control
137 d. doleful means full of grief or cheerless; life and spirit
138 a. one meaning of wanton is malicious or merciless, thereforemerciful is the opposite
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sullen means showing a disagreeable mood, or lacking cheer,is the opposite
to assure means to make sure by removing doubt or worry;
means to give warning or to arouse fear
truthful means disposed to
apathy means a lack of
ecstasy means a state of rapturous delight; agony means intense
astute means shrewd or showing acute mental vision; gullible
dour means gloomy or
droll means to have a humorous or odd quality; sedate means
enigmatic means mysterious or obscure, therefore obvious is
acute means marked by
domineering means
vivacious means full of
one meaning of wanton is malicious or merciless, therefore
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139 c. banal means trite or commonplace, therefore the opposite
140 b. lugubrious means mournful, or dismal, therefore
opposite
141 c. perspicacious means keen or astute, therefore opposite
142 d. elan means vigorous spirit or enthusiasm; utter loss of hope
143 a. recondite means difficult for one of ordinary understanding to
comprehend;
144 b. to gainsay means to deny; one meaning of to
145 c. effluvium means an offensive smell; delicate odor
146 a. parsimony means thrift or stinginess, therefore the opposite
147 b. truculent means cruel or savage, therefore opposite
148 d. spurious means lacking genuine qualities, or false, thereforegenuine is the opposite
149 a. welter means a state of wild disorder, or turmoil, thereforeorder is the opposite
150 b. eclat means a dazzling effect, or brilliance, therefore the opposite
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banal means trite or commonplace, therefore extraordinary is
lugubrious means mournful, or dismal, therefore cheerful is the
perspicacious means keen or astute, therefore dull is the
despair means an
recondite means difficult for one of ordinary understanding to
manifest means easily understood or recognized
to gainsay means to deny; one meaning of to own is to admit
fragrancemeans a sweet or
parsimony means thrift or stinginess, therefore generosity is
gentle is the
spurious means lacking genuine qualities, or false, therefore
welter means a state of wild disorder, or turmoil, therefore
eclat means a dazzling effect, or brilliance, therefore dullness is
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###Synonyms
Which of these words most nearly means the wordprovided?
151 deplete 154 cheat
a. decorate a. stingyb. beg b. arguec. exhaust c. freckled. hurry d. defraud
152 voluntary 155 miserablea. willing a. cruelb. charity b. wrongc. prisoner c. unhappy
d. careless d. miss
153 refute 156 vintagea. garbage a. classicb. deny b. alcoholicc. offer c. diseased. difficult d. spoiled
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157 tart 163 imperiala. law a.b. acid b.c. angry c.
d. desirable d.
158 corner 164 diffusea. display a.b. trap b.c. paint c.d. hurry d.
159 zest 165 hinder
a. gusto a.b. cram b.c. worry c.d. trial d.
160 haggle 166 latenta. tired a.b. climb b.c. decrease c.
d. bargain d.
161 impel 167 wretcheda. force a.b. block b.c. hinder c.d. discredit d.
162 throng 168 irksome
a. garment a.b. bell b.c. mass c.d. weight d.
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brattyoppressiveregal
beautiful
difficultscatterincomprehensibleunplug
loseloosedespaircheck
dormantrecenteffeminate
desirable
twistedforcedmiserableincreased
outrageousfearsomeimpoverishedannoying
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169 regulate 175 lissomea. even a.b. police b.c. flow c.
d. position d.
170 warrant 176 misprizea. justify a.b. burrow b.c. hide c.d. integrity d.
171 protract 177 impugn
a. hire a.b. fold b.c. delay c.d. corner d.
172 lax 178 supervenea. ensure a.b. slack b.c. servant c.
d. strive d.
173 rigor 179 exigenta. austerity a.b. rope b.c. fix c.d. excess d.
174 discrete 180 fervid
a. leave a.b. diminish b.c. squander c.d. distinct d.
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slowhonestsupple
dull
despisedevalueerroneouscovet
implyfretassailrecalcitrant
superveneinterveneoverreachdisplace
follow
urgenttreatisemiserexpedient
delightfuldifficultobstinateardent
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181 ersatz 184 propinquitya. chaotic a.b. artificial b.c. impromptu c.
d. vague d.
182 redolent 185 vociferousa. ubiquitous a.b. odorous b.c. shy c.d. bellicose d.
183 turpitude
a. lethargyb. honorc. belligerenced. depravity
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propinquityhabitnearnesscapacity
tendency
numerousbountifulstridentgarrulous
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Answers
151 c. deplete means to reduce or deprive or something essential;
exhaust means to empty completely
152 a. voluntary means done by one’s own will, or
153 b. to refute means to prove wrong, or to
154 d. to cheat means to influence by means of trickery, or to defraud
155 c. miserable means in a state of distress or
156 a. vintage means of old and enduring interest, or
157 b. tart means pleasantly sharp or
158 b. to corner means to drive into a corner, or to
159 a. one meaning of zest is keen enjoyment, or
160 d. to haggle means to negotiate over terms or price, or to bargain
161 a. to impel means to drive forward using strong moral pressure, orto force
162 c. a throng is a large number of assembled people, or a
163 c. imperial means befitting or suggesting an emperor; befitting or suggesting a king
164 b. to diffuse means to break up or spread out, or to
Synonym & Antonym Questions
deplete means to reduce or deprive or something essential;
means to empty completely
voluntary means done by one’s own will, or willing
deny the truth of
to cheat means to influence by means of trickery, or to
unhappiness
vintage means of old and enduring interest, or classic
acid to the taste
to corner means to drive into a corner, or to trap
gusto
to haggle means to negotiate over terms or price, or to
to impel means to drive forward using strong moral pressure, or
a throng is a large number of assembled people, or a mass
imperial means befitting or suggesting an emperor; regal means
to diffuse means to break up or spread out, or to scatter
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165 d. to hinder means to hold back; one meaning of to to slow or bring to a stop
166 a. latent means capable of becoming but not currently visible, or
dormant
167 c. wretched means extremely distressed, or
168 d. irksome means tedious or
169 b. to regulate means to bring under the control of law; to means to control or keep order
170 a. to warrant means to serve as adequate ground or reason, or to
justify
171 c. to protract means to prolong in time or space, or to
172 b. lax means in a relaxed state, or
173 a. rigor means severity of life, or
174 d. discrete means individually
175 c. lissome means
176 a. to misprize means to hold in contempt, or to
177 c. to impugn means to attack verbally as false or lacking integrity;to assail means to attack
178 d. to supervene means to
179 a. exigent means demanding immediate attention, or
180 d. fervid means
181 b. ersatz means a usually
Synonym & Antonym Questions
to hinder means to hold back; one meaning of to check means
latent means capable of becoming but not currently visible, or
miserable
annoying
to regulate means to bring under the control of law; to police
to warrant means to serve as adequate ground or reason, or to
to protract means to prolong in time or space, or to delay
slack
austerity
distinct
supple or flexible
to misprize means to hold in contempt, or to despise
to impugn means to attack verbally as false or lacking integrity;
follow as an unexpected development
exigent means demanding immediate attention, or urgent
ardent or passionate
artificial or inferior substitute
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182 b. redolent means aromatic or full of a specific scent, or odorous
183 d. turpitude means wickedness, or
184 b. propinquity means nearness in place or time
185 c. vociferous means loud and insistent, often in presentation ofdemands or requests; strident also means loud and insistent
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redolent means aromatic or full of a specific scent, or
depravity
in place or time
vociferous means loud and insistent, often in presentation ofalso means loud and insistent
###Antonyms
Which word is most dissimilar in meaning to the wordprovided?
186 gracious 189 imaginative
a. cordial a. playfulb. rude b. writtenc. furious c. smalld. tactile d. dull
187 valor 190 knowinga. cowardice a. wastefulb. false b. densec. drop c. clumsy
d. heavy d. fast
188 severe 191 animositya. lenient a. loveb. cautious b. plantlikec. join c. barrend. one d. tiny
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192 exact 198 tacita. join a.b. sympathetic b.c. incorrect c.
d. whole d.
193 extravagant 199 repudiatea. unknown a.b. homebody b.c. punctual c.d. moderate d.
194 stamina 200 pristine
a. weakness a.b. clear b.c. decisive c.d. calmness d.
195 rough 201 concedea. tumble a.b. sleek b.c. fast c.
d. distant d.
196 garner 202 placatea. unravel a.b. mar b.c. squander c.d. tarnish d.
197 prodigal 203 popular
a. thrifty a.b. secondary b.c. distant c.d. squalid d.
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granddictatedillicit
messy
arguesoftenslanderadmit
freesulliedwidethorough
sitwithstanddismiss
elaborate
appeasestriptremendousenrage
emptyuncommonfamousfeisty
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204 felicitous 210 adroita. morbid a.b. boorish b.c. inopportune c.
d. delightful d.
205 austere 211 mitea. lavish a.b. unfavorable b.c. light c.d. devout d.
206 insipid 212 supernal
a. cold a.b. brave b.c. exciting c.d. bashful d.
207 wastrel 213 reprobatea. sober a.b. spendthrift b.c. mute c.
d. miser d.
208 temperate 214 speciousa. Celsius a.b. inordinate b.c. lukewarm c.d. safely d.
209 nebulous 215 effete
a. cloudy a.b. dim b.c. distinct c.d. desirable d.
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clumsyleftdiplomatic
unpersuasive
weaknesstendbulkdrive
nocturnalspecialdespicablehellish
sageelevatedpossess
dismiss
genuinelogicalcommondeliberate
conquerproperprosperouscivilized
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216 rabble 219a. orderb. clearc. open
d. union
217 protean 220a. unformedb. unchangingc. elaborated. selective
218 vertiginous
a. horizontalb. litigiousc. constantd. lowly
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Synonym & Antonym Questions
parvenua. wallflowerb. highwayc. melody
d. plan
lapidariana. squareb. secularc. pastured. inelegant
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Answers
186 b. gracious means to be pleasant in a social situation, or cordial;
rude means to be unpleasant
187 a. valor means strength of mind or spirit, or courage; means lack of courage
188 a. one meaning of severe is strict; lenient
189 d. imaginative means having imagination; imagination
190 b. knowing means having information or knowledge; dull or stupid
191 a. animosity means resentment or hostility, therefore opposite
192 c. exact means in complete accordance with fact, or correct,therefore incorrect is the opposite
193 d. extravagant means lacking in restraint and moderation,therefore moderate is the opposite
194 a. stamina means strength or endurance, therefore the opposite
195 b. rough means having an uneven, coarse surface; having a smooth, bright surface
196 c. to garner means to gather or to store; to cause to disperse or to scatter
197 a. prodigal means wasteful or extravagant; by industry and frugality
198 b. tacit means unspoken, or implied;
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Synonym & Antonym Questions
gracious means to be pleasant in a social situation, or cordial;
valor means strength of mind or spirit, or courage; cowardice
means mild or indulgent
dull means lacking
knowing means having information or knowledge; dense means
animosity means resentment or hostility, therefore love is the
exact means in complete accordance with fact, or correct,is the opposite
extravagant means lacking in restraint and moderation,is the opposite
stamina means strength or endurance, therefore weakness is
rough means having an uneven, coarse surface; sleek means
squander means to
thrifty means thriving
dictated means spoken
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199 d. to repudiate means to reject or deny, therefore to opposite
200 b. pristine means unspoiled or pure;
tarnished
201 b. to concede means to yield; to withstandresist
202 d. to placate means to soothe or calm; to
203 b. popular means frequently encountered or accepted, orcommon, therefore uncommo
204 c. felicitous means very well-suited or apt; inconvenient or not well-suited
205 a. austere means simple and unadorned; expended in abundance
206 c. insipid means lacking in qualities that interest or excite,therefore exciting is the opposite
207 d. a wastrel is someone who spends foolishly or self-indulgently; amiser is someone who hoards his or her wealth
208 b. temperate means moderate; inordinatimmoderate
209 c. nebulous means vague or indistinct, therefore opposite
210 a. adroit means skillful in the use of the hands, therefore the opposite
211 c. mite means a very small or insignificant part; main or greater part
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to repudiate means to reject or deny, therefore to admit is the
sullied means spoiled or
withstand means to successfully
enrage means to anger
popular means frequently encountered or accepted, oris the opposite
inopportune means
lavish means produced or
insipid means lacking in qualities that interest or excite,is the opposite
a wastrel is someone who spends foolishly or self-indulgently; ais someone who hoards his or her wealth
means excessive or
nebulous means vague or indistinct, therefore distinct is the
adroit means skillful in the use of the hands, therefore clumsy is
mite means a very small or insignificant part; bulk means the
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212 d. supernal means coming from on high, or heavenly; synonym for hellish
213 b. reprobate means morally debased or depraved; one meaning of
elevated is to be on a moral or intellectual high plane
214 a. specious means having a false look of truth or genuineness,therefore genuine
215 b. effete means weak or decadent; one meaning of virtuous or respectable
216 d. a rabble is a disorderly or disorganized crowd of people; a
union is a group of individuals joined in an organized manner
217 b. protean means showing great diversity or variability, orversatile, therefore
218 c. vertiginous means inclined to frequent change, or inconstant,therefore constant
219 a. a parvenu is an upstart or a social climber; a
someone who refrains from socializing
220 d. lapidarian means having elegance or precision and comes fromthe word lapidary, which means a cutter or engraver of preciousstones, therefore
Synonym & Antonym Questions
supernal means coming from on high, or heavenly; infernal is a
reprobate means morally debased or depraved; one meaning of
is to be on a moral or intellectual high plane
specious means having a false look of truth or genuineness,is the opposite
effete means weak or decadent; one meaning of proper is
a rabble is a disorderly or disorganized crowd of people; a
is a group of individuals joined in an organized manner
protean means showing great diversity or variability, orunchanging is the opposite
vertiginous means inclined to frequent change, or inconstant,is the opposite
a parvenu is an upstart or a social climber; a wallflower is
lapidarian means having elegance or precision and comes fromthe word lapidary, which means a cutter or engraver of precious
inelegant is the opposite
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###Synonyms and
Antonyms
Read each question carefully and select the word that ismost similar or dissimilar in meaning to the word provided.
221 delirious is most simil 224 lure is most similar to
a. manic a. tickleb. calm b. decoyc. tasty c. resistd. suspicious d. suspect
222 infirm is most similar 225 perilous is most dissimilar toa. hospital a. disciplinedb. weak b. similarc. short c. safe
d. fortitude d. honest
223 cautious is most dissim 226 isolation is most similar toa. reasonable a. fearb. careful b. plentitudec. illogical c. solituded. reckless d. disease
Synonyms and
lure is most similar to
perilous is most dissimilar todisciplined
isolation is most similar to
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227 lull is most similar to 233 mutiny is most similar toa. pause a.b. noise b.c. boring c.
d. mark d.
228 outfit is most similar to 234 naive is most similar toa. indoors a.b. strong b.c. special c.d. furnish d.
229 punctual is most dissimilar to 235 entice is most dissimilar to
a. close a.b. tardy b.c. sloppy c.d. precious d.
230 delude is most dissimilar to 236 solemnity is most similar toa. drought a.b. clever b.c. enlighten c.
d. enrage d.
231 omit is most similar to 237 stingy is most dissimilar toa. recluse a.b. neglect b.c. mistake c.d. destroy d.
232 resilient is most dissimilar to 238 malign is most similar to
a. stubborn a.b. careless b.c. substantial c.d. flimsy d.
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mutiny is most similar torebellioncurrencysailor
hassle
naive is most similar toruralsecularunsophisticatedsultry
entice is most dissimilar to
piecerepulseattractrepeat
solemnity is most similar tolightheartednessgravitydiligence
sleepiness
stingy is most dissimilar towastefuldemocraticspitefulliberal
malign is most similar to
evilmaliciousslandergrandiose
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239 impudent is most similar to 245 pitched is most similar toa. cautious a.b. haphazard b.c. gleeful c.
d. insolent d.
240 vacillate is most dissimilar to 246 tepid is most dissimilar toa. decide a.b. teeter b.c. dilate c.d. please d.
241 kinetic is most dissimilar to 247 largesse is most similar to
a. cold a.b. static b.c. lewd c.d. foolish d.
242 lambaste is most similar to 248 insidious is most dissimilar toa. marinade a.b. commotion b.c. censure c.
d. tickle d.
243 kowtow is most dissimilar to 249 decorum is most similar toa. snub a.b. pull b.c. fawn c.d. forage d.
244 rudimentary is most 250 succor is most dissimilar to
similar to a.a. crass b.b. gracious c.c. deliberate d.d. primitive
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pitched is most similar toundoneretractedheated
lovely
tepid is most dissimilar todispassionatescaldingcrispclever
largesse is most similar to
greatnessgenerosityminisculeclumsiness
insidious is most dissimilar torepellantpurecharming
delicious
decorum is most similar toetiquettemeritparliamentslipshod
succor is most dissimilar to
geniusabetinjuredeciduous
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251 enjoin is most dissimilar to 256 castigate is most similar toa. sever a.b. dislike b.c. permit c.
d. divorce d.
252 tumid is most similar to 257 reconnoiter is mosta. swollen dissimilar tob. fetid a.c. aggressive b.d. despondent c.
d.253 jejune is most similar to
a. youthful 258 obloquy is most similar to
b. insipid a.c. charming b.d. quick c.
d.254 ecumenical is most
dissimilar to 259 recondite is most dissimilar toa. spiritual a.b. humanistic b.
c. secular c.d. parochial d.
255 sinecure is most similar to 260 querulous is most similar toa. cakewalk a.b. serpentine b.c. evil c.d. dishonest d.
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castigate is most similar toneuterpunishbanish
celebrate
reconnoiter is mostdissimilar to
disarmdisassembledistancedisregard
obloquy is most similar to
tiradedependenceovalcircumlocution
recondite is most dissimilar togiveobscure
patenthardy
querulous is most similar tonauseousfretfulcuriousdizzy
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Answers
221 a. delirious means marked by frenzied excitement, or
222 b. infirm means feeble from age, or
223 d. cautious means careful;
224 b. a lure is used to attract animals into a trap, like a
225 c. perilous means dangerous, therefore
226 c. isolation means the state of being alone or withdrawn, or
solitude
227 a. a lull is a temporary
228 d. to outfit means to supply or to
229 b. punctual means on time;
230 c. to delude means to mislead the judgment of someone, or to
trick; to enlighten
231 b. to omit means to leave out, to fail to perform, or to
232 d. resilient means capable of withstanding shock; lacking in physical strength or substance
233 a. mutiny means resistance to lawful authority, or
234 c. naive means unaffectedly simple, or
235 b. to entice means attract seductively, or to lure; to to cause aversion to, or to disgust
236 b. solemnity means formal or ceremonious observance, orseriousness; gravity
Synonym & Antonym Questions
delirious means marked by frenzied excitement, or manic
weak
reckless means lacking caution
a lure is used to attract animals into a trap, like a decoy
safe is the opposite
isolation means the state of being alone or withdrawn, or
pause
furnish
tardy means late
to delude means to mislead the judgment of someone, or to
means to give knowledge to someone
to omit means to leave out, to fail to perform, or to neglect
resilient means capable of withstanding shock; flimsy means
mutiny means resistance to lawful authority, or rebellion
unsophisticated
to entice means attract seductively, or to lure; to repulse means
solemnity means formal or ceremonious observance, ormeans dignity of bearing, or seriousness
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237 d. one meaning of liberal is giving freely, or generous; stingymeans lacking generosity
238 c. to malign means to speak false or harmful things of, or to
slander
239 d. impudent means contemptuously bold or cocky, or
240 a. vacillate means to hesitate among choices, or to waver; means to choose
241 b. kinetic means relating to motion, or dynamic; rest, or stationary
242 c. to lambaste means to attack verbally, or to
243 a. to kowtow means to show fawning deference; to treat with contempt
244 d. rudimentary means crude or
245 c. pitched means intensely fought; one meaning of
marked by anger
246 b. tepid means lukewarm; scalding
247 b. largesse means liberal giving or
248 a. insidious means harmful but enticing or seductive; means arousing aversion or disgust
249 a. decorum means conduct required in social life, or
250 c. to succor means go to the aid of, or relieve; to harm
251 c. enjoin means to forbid or prohibit, therefore opposite
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is giving freely, or generous; stingy
to malign means to speak false or harmful things of, or to
impudent means contemptuously bold or cocky, or insolent
vacillate means to hesitate among choices, or to waver; decide
kinetic means relating to motion, or dynamic; static means at
to lambaste means to attack verbally, or to censure
to kowtow means to show fawning deference; to snub means to
primitive
pitched means intensely fought; one meaning of heated is
means boiling hot
generosity
insidious means harmful but enticing or seductive; repellant
decorum means conduct required in social life, or etiquette
to succor means go to the aid of, or relieve; to injure means to
enjoin means to forbid or prohibit, therefore permit is the
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252 a. tumid means puffy or swollen
253 b. jejune means lacking in substance or interest; lacking in qualities to excite or interest
254 d. ecumenical means of or relating to the whole body of churches,or universal; parochial means of or relating to a parish, orlimited in scope or range
255 a. a sinecure is a job for which little or no work is expected; acakewalk is a one-sided competition
256 b. to castigate means to subject to severe
257 d. reconnoiter means to gain information or to explore; means to pay no attention to
258 a. obloquy means abusive language; censorious language
259 c. recondite means hidden from sight or obscure; readily visible or intelligible
260 b. querulous means habitually complaining, or
jejune means lacking in substance or interest; insipid means
ecumenical means of or relating to the whole body of churches,means of or relating to a parish, or
a sinecure is a job for which little or no work is expected; a
punish ment
reconnoiter means to gain information or to explore; disregard
tirade means harshly
recondite means hidden from sight or obscure; patent means
querulous means habitually complaining, or fretful
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###Synonyms
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to theword provided.
261 wrath 264 pompous
a. knot a. arrogantb. anger b. supportivec. crime c. busyd. smoke d. gaudy
262 plethora 265 prevalenta. trouble a. windb. foolish b. servilec. wealth c. widespread
d. love d. rare
263 calamity 266 wincea. potion a. flinchb. silence b. cheerc. shellfish c. crushd. disaster d. solitary
supportive
widespread
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267 superficial 273a. gorgeousb. shallowc. intelligent
d. rich
268 tangle 274a. snarlb. growlc. danced. shiver
269 reform 275
a. punishb. destroyc. displayd. correct
270 methodical 276a. rhythmicb. poeticc. systematic
d. disrespectful
271 spite 277a. joyb. beveragec. wonderd. malice
272 scale 278
a. climbb. sailc. swimd. skate
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Synonym & Antonym Questions
smudgea. gloatb. residuec. blur
d. celebrate
drizzlea. curlyb. sprinklec. seard. drench
mundane
a. dirtyb. commonplacec. confusedd. extraordinary
pretensiona. stressb. ambitionc. waste
d. strife
affecta. outcomeb. sharec. pompousd. cultivate
herald
a. insigniab. postponec. haild. regal
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279 faculty 285 sundrya. defective a.b. school b.c. gift c.
d. desire d.
280 mirth 286 supplanta. anger a.b. glee b.c. sarcasm c.d. mistrust d.
281 drudgery 287 venerate
a. silliness a.b. labor b.c. evil c.d. investigation d.
282 prerequisite 288 conciliatea. necessary a.b. course b.c. difficult c.
d. tar d.
283 dire 289 exultanta. questionable a.b. forthright b.c. traitor c.d. urgent d.
284 grapple 290 surreptitious
a. struggle a.b. trap b.c. laugh c.d. intend d.
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agedsupplyvarious
tremendous
growreplaceundoquestion
ordainbreathepolishrevere
appeasedisagreerevive
separate
afraidjubilantexpectantdemanding
surreptitious
overbearingclandestineindirectimpious
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291 recalcitrant 296 preternaturala. hesitant a.b. subdued b.c. unruly c.
d. subtract d.
292 pretty 297 perniciousa. plain a.b. confusing b.c. ugly c.d. terrible d.
293 coterie 298 reprisal
a. various a.b. flirtation b.c. club c.d. socialize d.
294 nefarious 299 manifolda. infamous a.b. macabre b.c. evil c.
d. distinguished d.
295 curry 300 factiousa. flatter a.b. spicy b.c. squander c.d. game d.
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preternaturalimmatureextraordinaryremoved
unearned
noxiousillicitopenundecided
accusationloatheretaliationinsinuation
evidentcontemporarydiverse
willing
shamunreliableseditiousargumentative
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Answers
261 b. wrath means strong, vengeful
262 c. abundance means an ample quantity, or
263 d. a calamity is an extraordinarily grave event, or
264 a. pompous means self-important, or
265 c. prevalent means generally accepted, or
266 a. to wince means to shrink back involuntarily, or to
267 b. superficial means to be concerned only with the surface orappearance, or shallow
268 a. a tangle is a twisted, knotted mass, or a
269 d. to reform means to change for the better, or to
270 c. methodical means proceeding according to an order or system,
or systematic
271 d. spite means petty ill will or hatred, or
272 a. one meaning of scale is to
273 c. a smudge is a blur
274 b. one meaning of to drizzle is to rain in very small drops, or to
sprinkle
275 b. mundane means ordinary, or
276 b. pretension means an effort to establish, or
277 d. to affect means to make a display of using or liking something,or to cultivate
Synonym & Antonym Questions
anger
wealth
a calamity is an extraordinarily grave event, or disaster
arrogant
widespread
to wince means to shrink back involuntarily, or to flinch
superficial means to be concerned only with the surface or
snarl
to reform means to change for the better, or to correct
methodical means proceeding according to an order or system,
malice
climb
ry spot or streak
one meaning of to drizzle is to rain in very small drops, or to
commonplace
ambition
to affect means to make a display of using or liking something,
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278 c. to herald means to greet with enthusiasm, or to
279 c. one meaning of faculty is an ability or
280 b. mirth means gladness expressed with laughter, or
281 b. drudgery means uninspiring or menial
282 a. prerequisite means necessaryfor carrying out a function
283 d. dire means desperatelurgent
284 a. to grapple means to come to grips with, or to
285 c. sundry means an indeterminate number, or
286 b. to supplant means take the place of, or to
287 d. to venerate means to treat with reverential respect, or to
288 a. to conciliate means to gain goodwill with pleasing acts, or toappease
289 b. exultant means filled with or expressing great joy, or
290 b. surreptitious means done or acquired in stealth, or
291 c. recalcitrant means defiant of authority, or
292 d. one meaning of pretty is miserable or expression “a pretty pickle’’
293 c. a coterie is an intimate or exclusive group or people who share acommon interest or purpose; a clubfor a common purpose
294 c. nefarious means flagrantly wicked, or
295 a. to curry means to seek to gain favor, or to
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to herald means to greet with enthusiasm, or to hail
gift
mirth means gladness expressed with laughter, or glee
labor
for carrying out a function
to grapple means to come to grips with, or to struggle
various
replace
to venerate means to treat with reverential respect, or to revere
to conciliate means to gain goodwill with pleasing acts, or to
exultant means filled with or expressing great joy, or jubilant
surreptitious means done or acquired in stealth, or clandestine
unruly
terrible , as in the
a coterie is an intimate or exclusive group or people who share ais an association of people
evil
flatter
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296 b. preternatural means exceeding what is natural, orextraordinary
297 a. pernicious means highlnoxious
298 c. a reprisal retaliation
299 c. manifold mdiverse
300 c. factious means inclineseditious meansdisposed to insurrection
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preternatural means exceeding what is natural, or
###Antonyms
Select the word that is most dissimilar in meaning to theword provided.
301 tragic 304 wean
a. boring a. flourishb. mysterious b. flushc. comic c. strengthend. incredulous d. addict
302 able 305 hastea. willful a. delayb. inept b. frugalc. careful c. debauchery
d. feasible d. solemnity
303 tireless 306 malicea. exhausted a. goodwillb. unfailing b. bitternessc. broke c. coddled. driving d. distress
strengthen
debauchery
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307 permanent 313 frivolousa. loose a.b. fierce b.c. fleeting c.
d. unhappy d.
308 attain 314 plaina. crave a.b. lose b.c. harbor c.d. credit d.
309 taint 315 denounce
a. cheer a.b. worry b.c. clear c.d. purify d.
310 belittle 316 contrarya. plain a.b. detract b.c. magnify c.
d. torment d.
311 tedious 317 glowera. unwavering a.b. frightening b.c. horrible c.d. pleasurable d.
312 license 318 exacting
a. restriction a.b. allow b.c. join c.d. gather d.
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piousinexpensiveserious
contemptuous
meadowuglylovelyunadorned
covetcondemnblamedeplore
urbaneagreeableunpleasant
despicable
prairiesmileraisethrow
uprightlenientsobergeneral
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319 curtail 325 dubiousa. remain a.b. detain b.c. placate c.
d. prolong d.
320 eminent 326 interdicta. imminent a.b. obscure b.c. retire c.d. unsure d.
321 abdicate 327 mendacious
a. deny a.b. usurp b.c. blame c.d. renounce d.
322 indolent 328 lassitudea. industrious a.b. complimentary b.c. native c.
d. smooth d.
323 fortuitous 329 verdanta. undefended a.b. gratuitous b.c. deliberate c.d. impoverished d.
324 disparage 330 ductile
a. hesitate a.b. settle b.c. trouble c.d. applaud d.
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reliablepleasingrhythmic
careful
continueabstainwallowsanction
mendacious
bashfulcapaciousveraciousquiet
releasedemurefatigue
vigor
dishonestsuspiciousmoldyarid
unfeelingarrogantpreciousrigid
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331 asperity 336 proclivitya. moistness a.b. amenity b.c. sour c.
d. generosity d.
332 epicurean 337 vituperationa. ascetic a.b. slovenly b.c. imprecision c.d. providential d.
333 traduce 338 gambol
a. deduce a.b. laud b.c. presuppose c.d. converge d.
334 bridle 339 quixotica. heckle a.b. dissuade b.c. vent c.
d. persist d.
335 spare 340 lachrymosea. rotund a.b. pacify b.c. impolite c.d. impose d.
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calmantipathydesire
dearth
vituperationalacrityalertnessreparationacclaim
trudgehedgecronemisplace
simplestaidpasse
unpredictable
lachrymosequickloquaciousblitheplentiful
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Answers
301 c. tragic means regrettably serious comic
humorous
302 b. able means having skillinept means lacking skill
303 a. tireless means filled wexhauste means depleted ofenergy
304 d. to wean means to detach from a dependenceto make dependent
305 a. haste meandelay means postponement orprocrastination
306 a. malice means a desire to see anotgoodwilldesire to see another benefit
307 c. permanent means lastfleeting means passing quickly ortemporary
308 b. to attain means to achieve or to gain, therefmost dissimilar
309 d. to taint means to contaminate or purifymake pure
310 c. to belittle means to make seem litmagnifyto enlarge
311 d. tedious mepleasurable means enjoyable ordelightful
312 a. one meaning of a license is permirestrictiolimitation
313 c. frivolous means lacking seriousneseriousmost dissimilar
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means
means lacking skill
means depleted of
addict means
means postponement or
means
means passing quickly or
lose is the
means to
means
means enjoyable or
means
is the
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314 c. plain means lacking in beauty; lovely
315 a. one meaning of to denounce is to speak out against; to means to wish for enviously
316 b. contrary means unwilling to accept control or advice; means ready or willing to agree
317 b. glower means a sullen brooding look, therefore most dissimilar
318 b. exacting means severelenient means indulgent
319 d. to curtail means to cut short; to prolong
extend
320 b. eminent means prominent, or famous; prominent, or unknown
321 b. to abdicate means to renounce power or high office; to means seize power or high office
322 a. indolent means lazy; industrious
323 c. fortuitous means occurring by chance, or accidental; means resulting from careful consideration, or voluntary
324 d. to disparage means to speak slightingly about; to means to express approval
325 a. dubious means questionable or unreliable, therefore
the most dissimilar
326 d. to interdict means to forbid; to sanction
327 c. mendacious means dishonest; veracioushonest
328 d. lassitude means wearivigor means strength or force
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means beautiful
one meaning of to denounce is to speak out against; to covet
contrary means unwilling to accept control or advice; agreeable
glower means a sullen brooding look, therefore smile is the
means indulgent
means to lengthen or
obscure means not
to abdicate means to renounce power or high office; to usurp
means hardworking
fortuitous means occurring by chance, or accidental; deliberatemeans resulting from careful consideration, or voluntary
to disparage means to speak slightingly about; to applaud
dubious means questionable or unreliable, therefore reliable is
means to approve
means truthful or
means strength or force
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329 d. one meaning of verdant is green, especially with plant life; means dry, or lacking enough rainfall for agriculture
330 d. one meaning of ductile is easily led or influenced; one meaning
of rigid is inflexible, set in opinion
331 b. asperity means roughness of surface or manner; pleasantness or smoothness of manner
332 a. epicurean means having sensitive and self-indulgent tasteespecially in food and wine; and austerity
333 b. to traduce means to expose to shame or blame; to
praise or extol
334 c. to bridle means to restrain or keep under control; to means to relieve by means of an outlet
335 a. one meaning of spare is lean;
336 b. proclivity means inclination or predisposition;
settled aversion or dislike
337 d. vituperation means bitter condemnation;
338 a. to gambol means to skip about in play; to march steadily and laboriously
339 b. quixotic means foolishly impractical and marked byextravagantly romantic ideals;
by prim self-restraint
340 c. lachrymose means given to weeping, or morose; of a happy or lighthearted character, or merry
Synonym & Antonym Questions
one meaning of verdant is green, especially with plant life; aridmeans dry, or lacking enough rainfall for agriculture
one meaning of ductile is easily led or influenced; one meaning
is inflexible, set in opinion
asperity means roughness of surface or manner; amenity means
epicurean means having sensitive and self-indulgent tasteascetic means practicing self-denial
to traduce means to expose to shame or blame; to laud means to
to bridle means to restrain or keep under control; to vent
rotund means round or fleshy
proclivity means inclination or predisposition; antipathy means
acclaim means praise
trudge means to
quixotic means foolishly impractical and marked bystaid means sedate and marked
lachrymose means given to weeping, or morose; blithe meansof a happy or lighthearted character, or merry
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###Synonyms
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the wordprovided.
341 glare is most similar t 344 peer is most similar to
a. scowl a. appleb. hide b. connotec. display c. fellowd. summon d. recluse
342 erratic is most similar 345 fiasco is most similar toa. enticing a. festivalb. frequent b. disasterc. difficult c. happenstance
d. irregular d. ceremony
343 civil is most similar to 346 chasm is most similar toa. unkind a. gorgeb. trite b. charmc. public c. bridled. questionable d. criticize
peer is most similar to
fiasco is most similar to
happenstance
chasm is most similar to
501 Synonym & Antonym Questions
347 expertise is most similar to 353 auspicious is most similar toa. activity a.b. courage b.c. mastery c.
d. effort d.
348 outlandish is most similar to 354 gambit is most similar toa. distant a.b. absurd b.c. pastoral c.d. belligerent d.
349 pine is most similar to 355 voracious is most similar to
a. clean a.b. hate b.c. resolve c.d. crave d.
350 exploit is most similar to 356 facile is most similar toa. answer a.b. feat b.c. accident c.
d. persuade d.
351 culmination is most similar to 357 eschew is most similar toa. realization a.b. disaster b.c. serendipity c.d. persuasion d.
352 feign is most similar to 358 abscond is most similar to
a. jab a.b. swoon b.c. pretend c.d. dread d.
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auspicious is most similar todeceitfulforebodingfavorable
dangerous
gambit is most similar tofrolicploytestimonysentence
voracious is most similar to
ravenousviolentvolublerambunctious
facile is most similar toabilitysectionvindictive
glib
eschew is most similar torevertaccompanyadmireabstain
abscond is most similar to
robobscurefleeabsolve
501 Synonym & Antonym Questions
359 knack is most similar to 365 extol is most similar toa. bruise a.b. ability b.c. keepsake c.
d. scoundrel d.
360 apropos is most similar to 366 abeyant is most similar toa. opportune a.b. unexpected b.c. misspoken c.d. idea d.
361 veritable is most similar to 367 knell is most similar to
a. deep a.b. authentic b.c. ancient c.d. irascible d.
362 unmitigated is most similar to 368 soporific is most similar toa. audacious a.b. unpersuasive b.c. utter c.
d. dense d.
363 epitome is most similar to 369 iterate is most similar toa. volume a.b. essence b.c. summit c.d. deliverance d.
364 edict is most similar to 370 bulwark is most similar to
a. decree a.b. vacate b.c. correction c.d. destiny d.
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extol is most similar topraisetaxburden
berate
abeyant is most similar tofalsedisgustingpendingnovice
knell is most similar to
copsehilltollrattle
soporific is most similar tojuveniledrunkendelightful
hypnotic
iterate is most similar tounsettledrepeatimpoverishannounce
bulwark is most similar to
conundrumfestivalrampartconfuse
501 Synonym & Antonym Questions
371 pedantic is most similar to 374 flagitious is most similar toa. pedestrian a.b. arduous b.c. fickle c.
d. consequential d.
372 bumptious is most similar to 375 inveigle is most similar toa. backward a.b. arrogant b.c. clumsy c.d. rugged d.
373 expiation is most similar to
a. breathingb. immigrationc. divergenced. atonement
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flagitious is most similar todeliberatefatiguingvillainous
habitual
inveigle is most similar tocajolecomplexityhoodwinkdistress
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Answers
341 a. to glare means to stare angrily; to
expression
342 d. erratic means lacking regularity, or
343 c. one meaning of civil is involving the general
344 c. a peer is a person belonging to the same group; a equal in rank, or a member of the same group
345 b. a fiasco is a complete failure, or a
346 a. a chasm is a deep split in the earth, or a
347 c. expertise and mastery both mean special skills or knowledge
348 b. outlandish means extremely out of the ordinary; ridiculously unreasonable
349 d. to pine means to long for, or to
350 b. an exploit is a notable or heroic act; a
351 a. culmination means the act of reaching the highest point, ordecisive action; realizationconcrete existence
352 c. to feign means to assert as if true, or to
353 c. auspicious means marked by
354 b. one meaning of gambit is a calculated move; a
355 a. voracious and ravenous mean having a huge appetite
356 d. facile means easily achieved and often lacking sincerity; means marked by ease and lacking depth and substance
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scowl means to have an angry
irregular
one meaning of civil is involving the general public
a peer is a person belonging to the same group; a fellow is anequal in rank, or a member of the same group
disaster
gorge
both mean special skills or knowledge
outlandish means extremely out of the ordinary; absurd means
crave
feat is a courageous deed
culmination means the act of reaching the highest point, ormeans the act of bringing into
pretend
favorable signs
one meaning of gambit is a calculated move; a ploy is a tactic
mean having a huge appetite
facile means easily achieved and often lacking sincerity; glibmeans marked by ease and lacking depth and substance
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357 d. to eschew means to avoid habitually, or to
358 c. to abscond means to depart secretly; to
359 b. a knack is a special ability
360 a. apropos means being both relevant and appropriate; means occurring at an appropriate time
361 b. veritable means not false or imagined, or
362 c. unmitigated means offering little chance of change or relief, orabsolute; utter means total or absolute
363 b. an epitome is a typical or ideal example; very basic nature of something
364 a. an edict is an official proclamation; a the force of the law
365 a. to extol means to praise
366 c. abeyant means in a period of temporary inactivity, or
367 c. to knell means to sound in an ominous manner; to sound in long measured strokes; both words are used todescribe the ringing of bells
368 d. soporific means causing sleep; produce sleep
369 b. to iterate means to say or do again, or to
370 c. a bulwark is a solid wall-like structure raised for defense, or arampart
371 a. pedantic means ostentatiously or narrowly learned, orunimaginative; one meaning of unimaginative
Synonym & Antonym Questions
abstain
flee means to run away
apropos means being both relevant and appropriate; opportune
authentic
unmitigated means offering little chance of change or relief, ormeans total or absolute
essence is the real or
decree is an order with
highly
abeyant means in a period of temporary inactivity, or pending
to knell means to sound in an ominous manner; to toll means tosound in long measured strokes; both words are used to
hypnotic means tending to
repeat
a bulwark is a solid wall-like structure raised for defense, or a
pedantic means ostentatiously or narrowly learned, orpedestrian is commonplace or
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372 b. bumptious means noisily self-assearrogantdisposed to exaggerate one’s own worth
373 d. expiation means the act of maki atonement
means reparation for an offense or injury
374 c. flagitious means marked by outrageous crime or vice; means having the characteristics of a deliberate criminal orscoundrel
375 a. to inveigle means to win over withcajolepersuade with flattery
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means
atonement
flagitious means marked by outrageous crime or vice; villainousmeans having the characteristics of a deliberate criminal or
means to
###Antonyms
Select the word that is most dissimilar in meaning to theword provided.
376 prudent is most dissim 379 expansive is most dissimilar to
a. simple a. generousb. rapid b. honestc. foolish c. narrowd. verbose d. troublesome
377 forced is most dissimil 380 benign is most dissimilar toa. quick a. malignantb. solid b. conversec. trusting c. cautious
d. natural d. malicious
378 acquaint is most dissim 381 foster is most dissimilar toa. alienate a. discourageb. luxurious b. believec. bleach c. heald. stall d. brag
expansive is most dissimilar to
troublesome
benign is most dissimilar to
foster is most dissimilar todiscourage
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382 ample is most dissimilar to 388 aerate is most dissimilar toa. complete a.b. insufficient b.c. quiet c.
d. supple d.
383 deviant is most dissimilar to 389 venerable is most a. winding dissimilar tob. careful a.c. normal b.d. sad c.
d.384 abolish is most dissimilar to
a. vote 390 rancor is most dissimilar to
b. punish a.c. avoid b.d. establish c.
d.385 forsake is most dissimilar to
a. craft 391 daunt is most dissimilar tob. embrace a.c. shun b.
d. infer c.d.
386 tractable is most dissimilar toa. invisible 392 paucity is most dissimilar tob. stubborn a.c. unadvisable b.d. special c.
d.387 dexterous is most
dissimilar to 393 heedless is most dissimilar to
a. clumsy a.b. saline b.c. cunning c.d. precious d.
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aerate is most dissimilar toargueplacatesuffocate
destroy
venerable is most dissimilar to
imperviousconstantsophomoricinfirm
rancor is most dissimilar to
ritualargumentcollectaccord
daunt is most dissimilar tocalmbelieve
inspiritdispel
paucity is most dissimilar toexcesscertaintytimiditybeauty
heedless is most dissimilar to
heartlessattentivespeedyunaware
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394 abound is most dissimilar to 400 unalloyed is most a. rest dissimilar tob. discourage a.c. bless b.
d. dwindle c.d.
395 confederate is most dissimilar to 401 banner is most dissimilar toa. enemy a.b. confuse b.c. wander c.d. cluster d.
396 resplendent is most 402 discalced is most dissimilar to
dissimilar to a.a. illuminated b.b. disarming c.c. dowdy d.d. delightful
403 scurrilous is most 397 onerous is most dissimilar to dissimilar to
a. permissive a.
b. easy b.c. unforgiving c.d. public d.
398 sagacity is most dissimilar to 404 pulchritudinous is mosta. incredulity dissimilar tob. belligerence a.c. stupidity b.d. tolerance c.
d.399 dilettante is most dissimilar to
a. puritan 405 dyspeptic is most dissimilar tob. professional a.c. aesthete b.d. conniver c.
d.
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unalloyed is most dissimilar to
dismayedimpure
circumspectdisastrous
banner is most dissimilar toforgettablecasualunrestrainedunwitting
discalced is most dissimilar to
calculatedmeasuredinclinedshod
scurrilous is most dissimilar to
honest
decentpeacefulsatisfactory
pulchritudinous is mostdissimilar to
pacifistraresmooth
unsightly
dyspeptic is most dissimilar totrustingfunctionaleuphorictalented
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406 reliction is most dissimilar to 409 prolix is most dissimilar toa. dedication a.b. demolition b.c. flood c.
d. problem d.
407 villenage is most dissimilar to 410 lambent is most dissimilar toa. nobility a.b. lineage b.c. directness c.d. dullness d.
408 craven is most dissimilar to
a. stalwartb. releasec. distinguishedd. comfortable
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prolix is most dissimilar tobriefexquisitereasonable
distinct
lambent is most dissimilar topraisepresentdullrough
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Answers
376 c. prudent means marked by wisdom or good judgment;
means marked by a lack of good sense or prudence
377 d. forced means produced with effort; or spontaneous
378 a. to acquaint means to get to know or to become friendly; toalienate means to cause unfriendliness or hostility
379 c. expansive means sizeable or extensive;
380 d. one meaning of benign is of a gentle disposition; means marked by mischievous impulse
381 a. to foster means to encourage; to of courage or confidence
382 b. ample means more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity, orsufficient, therefore, insufficient
383 c. deviant means departing from the established norm, orabnormal, therefore normal
384 d. to abolish means to do away with entirely; to to bring into existence
385 b. to forsake means to renounce; one meaning of to welcome or include
386 b. tractable means easily handled or managed; difficult to handle or manage
387 a. dexterous means skillful with the hands; dexterity, nimbleness, or grace
388 c. to aerate means to supply with oxygen; to deprive of oxygen
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prudent means marked by wisdom or good judgment; foolish
means marked by a lack of good sense or prudence
natural means uncultivated
to acquaint means to get to know or to become friendly; tomeans to cause unfriendliness or hostility
narrow means restricted
one meaning of benign is of a gentle disposition; malicious
discourage means to deprive
ample means more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity, orinsufficient is the most dissimilar
deviant means departing from the established norm, oris the most dissimilar
to abolish means to do away with entirely; to establish means
to forsake means to renounce; one meaning of to embrace is to
tractable means easily handled or managed; stubborn means
clumsy means lacking
suffocate means to
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389 c. venerable means impressive by reason of age; means poorly informed and immature
390 d. rancor means bitter ill-will; one meaning of
interrelationship, or harmony
391 c. to daunt means to lessen the courage of; to give vigor or courage
392 a. paucity means smallness of number; quantity
393 b. heedless means inconsiderate or thoughtless;
heedful or mindful of the comfort of others
394 d. to abound means to be present in great numbers; to means to become steadily less
395 a. a confederate is an ally or accomplice; an
396 c. resplendent means characterized by glowing splendor; means not neat or attractive in appearance, or shabby
397 b. onerous means burdensome or troublesome, therefore the most dissimilar
398 c. sagacity means wisdostupidity
399 b. a dilettante is a person having a superficial interest in an art orbranch or knowledge; professionalin a pursuit as a profession
400 b. unalloyed means pure, therefore
401 a. banner means distinguished from all others in excellence, orunforgettable, therefoforgettable
402 d. discalced means barefshod means wearing shoes
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venerable means impressive by reason of age; sophomoric
rancor means bitter ill-will; one meaning of accord is balanced
to daunt means to lessen the courage of; to inspirit means to
excess means ample
heedless means inconsiderate or thoughtless; attentive means
to abound means to be present in great numbers; to dwindle
enemy is an opponent
resplendent means characterized by glowing splendor; dowdymeans not neat or attractive in appearance, or shabby
onerous means burdensome or troublesome, therefore easy is
means a lack of wisdom
a dilettante is a person having a superficial interest in an art oris a person who engages
impure is the most dissimilar
banner means distinguished from all others in excellence, oris the most dissimilar
means wearing shoes
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403 b. scurrilous means given to using foul language, or crass; means conforming to standards of propriety
404 d. pulchritudinous means marked by physical beauty;
means not pleasing to the sight, or ugly
405 c. dyspeptic means showing a sour disposition; marked by feeling or well-being
406 c. reliction means the gradual recession of water leaving the landdry; flood means the rising and overflow of a body of wateronto dry land
407 a. villenage means the peasant or commoner class;
the noble class, or gentry
408 a. craven means cowardly; stalwartstrength or vigor
409 a. prolix means unduly prolonged, therefore dissimilar
410 c. lambent means softly bright or radiant;
brightness or shine
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scurrilous means given to using foul language, or crass; decentmeans conforming to standards of propriety
pulchritudinous means marked by physical beauty; unsightly
dyspeptic means showing a sour disposition; euphoric means
reliction means the gradual recession of water leaving the landmeans the rising and overflow of a body of water
villenage means the peasant or commoner class; nobility means
means marked by outstanding
brief is the most
dull means lacking in
###Synonyms
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to theword provided.
411 heed 414 appoint
a. trek a. scoreb. consider b. discussc. consolidate c. nominated. bound d. ensure
412 edge 415 hoarda. diffuse a. stockpileb. point b. burrowc. force c. mine
d. dissuade d. dessert
413 elevate 416 homogeneousa. lessen a. alikeb. mention b. strangec. affix c. polited. hoist d. alkaline
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417 hub 423 flaunta. counsel a.b. elder b.c. center c.
d. extension d.
418 tame 424 flexa. lost a.b. evasive b.c. pushy c.d. submissive d.
419 irk 425 tantalize
a. shrug a.b. irritate b.c. devour c.d. avoid d.
420 loom 426 dastardlya. disappear a.b. cut b.c. surface c.
d. teach d.
421 fitful 427 aficionadoa. erratic a.b. angry b.c. tired c.d. pronounced d.
422 gaudy 428 contiguous
a. massive a.b. mindful b.c. tasteful c.d. flashy d.
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concealparadetrust
fray
bendbingeridconsume
pronouncereignequalflirt
devastatingcowardlyclever
munificent
novicetricksterdevoteeagent
contiguous
catchingdividedadjoiningcircumstantial
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429 swindler 435 bristlea. charlatan a.b. expert b.c. divinity c.
d. debonair d.
430 rogue 436 admonisha. knave a.b. wander b.c. buffoon c.d. color d.
431 apologist 437 wheedle
a. liar a.b. defender b.c. failure c.d. admirer d.
432 proxy 438 aplomba. spasm a.b. closeness b.c. delegate c.
d. court d.
433 buffet 439 avera. protect a.b. barricade b.c. armoire c.d. strike d.
434 travesty 440 mien
a. confusion a.b. mockery b.c. disaster c.d. speculation d.
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aloofseethewave
doubt
lauddecoratecautionadmire
retreatdeceivepleadquestion
mineclumsinesscomplication
poise
dissipatecreatehatestate
carriageaverageviciousdisguise
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441 paroxysm 446 grandiloquencea. conundrum a.b. fit b.c. contraction c.
d. spite d.
442 aegis 447 fulminationa. superstition a.b. reference b.c. sponsorship c.d. archive d.
443 sepulture 448 pococurante
a. burial a.b. parasite b.c. verse c.d. sermon d.
444 harridan 449 escarpmenta. governor a.b. vessel b.c. witch c.
d. lawyer d.
445 apothegm 450 plutocrata. medicine a.b. adage b.c. speculation c.d. resistance d.
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grandiloquencerespectblusterdenial
solemnity
fulminationexplosionrecessionachievementblessing
pococurante
nativehotblaséhidden
escarpmentwarningcliffcampsite
tomb
bankerpriestjudgeastronomer
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Answers
411 b. to heed means to pay attention to, or to
412 a. to edge means to force
413 d. to elevate means to lift up, or raise; to position
414 c. to appoint means to name officially, often to a position; tonominate means to appoint or propose for office
415 a. to hoard means to gather a hidden supply; to
accumulate a reserve of something
416 a. homogeneous means descended from the same ancestral type,or alike
417 c. a hub is a center of activity
418 d. tame means deficient in spirit or courage, or
419 b. to irk means to annoy or
420 c. to loom means to come into sight in enlarged or distorted form;to surface means to come to the surface or into view
421 a. fitful means having intermittent or irregular character; means lacking regularity
422 d. gaudy means ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented;
means ostentatious or showy
423 b. to flaunt means to display ostentatiously or impudently; toparade means to exhibit ostentatiously
424 a. to flex means to bend
Synonym & Antonym Questions
consider
or move gradually (as in to edge off the road)
hoist means to raise into
to appoint means to name officially, often to a position; tomeans to appoint or propose for office
to hoard means to gather a hidden supply; to stockpile means
homogeneous means descended from the same ancestral type,
tame means deficient in spirit or courage, or submissive
irritate
to loom means to come into sight in enlarged or distorted form;means to come to the surface or into view
fitful means having intermittent or irregular character; erratic
gaudy means ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented; flashy
to flaunt means to display ostentatiously or impudently; to
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425 d. to tantalize means to tease by presenting something desirable;to flirt means to behave amorously without serious intent
426 b. dastardly means despicably mean or
427 c. an aficionado is a fan, or a
428 c. contiguous means touching along a boundary or point;adjoining means joining at a point or line
429 a. a swindler is a person who takes money or property throughfraud or deceit; a knowledge or ability, or a fraud
430 a. a rogue is a dishonest person; a person
431 b. an apologist is a person who writes or speaks in defense of acause, or a defender
432 c. a proxy is a person who has the power to act for another, or adelegate
433 d. to buffet means to
434 b. a travesty is a distorted or grossly inferior imitation; a is an insincere or contemptible imitation
435 b. to bristle is to take on an aggressive or angry appearance; toseethe means to experience violent internal agitation
436 c. to admonish means to express warning in a gentle manner, or to
caution
437 c. to wheedle means to influence using soft words or flattery; toplead means to entreat or appeal earnestly
438 d. aplomb means complete composure or self-assurance, or
Synonym & Antonym Questions
to tantalize means to tease by presenting something desirable;means to behave amorously without serious intent
cowardly
devotee
contiguous means touching along a boundary or point;means joining at a point or line
a swindler is a person who takes money or property throughcharlatan is a person who pretends to have
knave is a tricky deceitful
an apologist is a person who writes or speaks in defense of a
a proxy is a person who has the power to act for another, or a
strike repeatedly
a travesty is a distorted or grossly inferior imitation; a mockery
to bristle is to take on an aggressive or angry appearance; tomeans to experience violent internal agitation
to admonish means to express warning in a gentle manner, or to
to wheedle means to influence using soft words or flattery; tomeans to entreat or appeal earnestly
aplomb means complete composure or self-assurance, or poise
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439 d. to aver means to declare positively, or to
440 a. mien means appearance or demeanor; of holding one’s body, or posture
441 b. a paroxysm is an attack or convulsion, or a
442 c. aegis means protectionsponsorship
443 a. sepulture means burial
444 c. a harridan is a shrew, witch
445 b. an apothegm is a short, pithy saying; an
embodies a common observation
446 b. grandiloquence means lofty or pompous eloquence; onemeaning ofbluster is loudly boastful speech
447 a. a fulmination is a sudden or loud noise, or an
448 c. pococurante means indifferent or nonchalant;
apathetic to pleasure
449 b. an escarpment is a lo cliff or a steep slope
450 a. a plutocrat is one who rules by virtue of wealth; a who engages in the business of finance
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state
carriage means manner
fit
adage is a saying that
grandiloquence means lofty or pompous eloquence; oneis loudly boastful speech
a fulmination is a sudden or loud noise, or an explosion
pococurante means indifferent or nonchalant; blasé means
or a steep slope
a plutocrat is one who rules by virtue of wealth; a banker is one
###Antonyms
Select the word that is most dissimilar in meaning to theword provided.
451 subsequent 454 waive
a. aloof a. retainb. previous b. snubc. following c. imprisond. dismissive d. display
452 abrupt 455 erodea. continue a. compostb. laudable b. clarifyc. anticipated c. ignore
d. careless d. restore
453 conserve 456 recalla. waste a. rebateb. silence b. demonstratec. liberal c. forgetd. complicate d. despise
demonstrate
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457 dormant 463 solventa. clever a.b. active b.c. dreamy c.
d. invisible d.
458 procrastinate 464 disconsolatea. lengthen a.b. soothe b.c. hurry c.d. demolish d.
459 docile 465 brusque
a. intelligent a.b. unruly b.c. unreachable c.d. pale d.
460 impromptu 466 callowa. rehearsed a.b. bizarre b.c. foolish c.
d. disarming d.
461 denigrate 467 countenancea. blame a.b. hide b.c. query c.d. uphold d.
462 bent 468 cachet
a. curved a.b. disinclination b.c. careful c.d. lustrous d.
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soggyconfusingbroke
critical
disconsolatejoyfulinhospitableanguishedrude
coldopulentgracioussuspect
kindurbanesensitive
gentle
countenanceforcegenuinedenyverify
releaseexplanationthinnessignominy
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469 evince 475a. convinceb. hallowc. hide
d. interpret
470 vainglorious 476a. horribleb. fiercec. greedyd. modest
471 iniquitous 477
a. virtuousb. complacentc. equald. virulent
472 obstreperous 478a. shortb. tamec. strict
d. distant
473 ebullient 479a. aggressiveb. acridc. unjustd. glum
474 halcyon 480
a. obtrusiveb. advancedc. tempestuousd. unscientific
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imprimatura. servantb. teacherc. disapproval
d. rustic
odiuma. fragranceb. easec. admirationd. trust
mephitic
a. honestb. healthyc. simpled. rural
platitudinousa. hillyb. exhilaratingc. confounded
d. advantageous
facultativea. compulsoryb. insipidc. pendingd. decisive
persiflage
a. coddleb. admirationc. silenced. clarity
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Answers
451 b. subsequent means following in time or order;
going before in time or order
452 c. abrupt means occurring without warning, or sudden;anticipated means expected
453 a. to conserve means to keep safe or preserve, which is theopposite of to waste
454 a. to waive means to give up voluntarily; to
455 d. to erode means to wear away; to an original state
456 c. to recall means to remember, which is the opposite of to
457 b. dormant means temporarily inactive, which is the opposite ofactive
458 c. to procrastinate means to delay or put off, which is the opposite
of to hurry
459 b. docile means easily taught; disciplined
460 a. impromptu means unplanned or unrehearsed; trained or practiced
461 d. to denigrate means to deny the importance of something, or to
belittle; to uphold means to support or to elevate
462 b. a bent is a strong inclination or capacity; a slight aversion
463 c. one meaning of solvent is able to pay all debts; penniless
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subsequent means following in time or order; previous means
abrupt means occurring without warning, or sudden;means expected
to conserve means to keep safe or preserve, which is the
retain means to keep
restore means to bring back to
to recall means to remember, which is the opposite of to forget
dormant means temporarily inactive, which is the opposite of
to procrastinate means to delay or put off, which is the opposite
unruly means not easily managed or
impromptu means unplanned or unrehearsed; rehearsed means
to denigrate means to deny the importance of something, or to
means to support or to elevate
disinclination is a
one meaning of solvent is able to pay all debts; broke means
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464 a. disconsolate means cheerless or dejected, which is the oppositeof joyful
465 c. brusque means blunt in manner or speech to the point of being
ungracious; gracious
466 b. callow means unsophisticated;
467 c. to countenance means to extend approval or sanction; to means to refuse to grant
468 d. cachet means prestige;
469 c. to evince means to display clearly or reveal, which is the
opposite of to hide
470 d. vainglorious means boastful, which is the opposite of
471 a. iniquitous means wicked;
472 b. obstreperous means stubbornly resistant to control or unruly;tame means docile or submissive
473 d. ebullient means lively or enthusiastic; gloomy
474 c. halcyon means calm or peaceful; or stormy
475 c. imprimatur means sanction or approval, therefore is the most dissimilar
476 c. odium means hatred and condemnation; feeling of delighted approval
477 b. mephitic means relating to a foul, noxious exhalation from theearth; a mephitic environment would be unhealthy, so is its opposite
Synonym & Antonym Questions
disconsolate means cheerless or dejected, which is the opposite
brusque means blunt in manner or speech to the point of being
means marked by charm and good taste
urbane means sophisticated
to countenance means to extend approval or sanction; to deny
ignominy means disgrace
to evince means to display clearly or reveal, which is the
vainglorious means boastful, which is the opposite of modest
virtuous means morally excellent
obstreperous means stubbornly resistant to control or unruly;
glum means dreary or
tempestuous means turbulent
imprimatur means sanction or approval, therefore disapproval
admiration means a
mephitic means relating to a foul, noxious exhalation from theearth; a mephitic environment would be unhealthy, so healthy
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478 b. platitudinous means full of or characterized by banal, triteremarks; exhilarating means refreshing or exciting
479 a. facultative means optional; compulso
not optional
480 c. persiflage means frivolous talk, therefore dissimilar
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platitudinous means full of or characterized by banal, tritemeans refreshing or exciting
means mandatory, or
silence is the most
###Synonyms and
Antonyms
Read each question carefully and select the word that isthe most similar or most dissimilar in meaning to the wordprovided.
481 beckon is most similar to 484 idiom is most similar to
a. light a.b. beg b.c. motion c.d. hear d.
482 earnest is most dissimilar to 485 accelerate is most dissimilar toa. cheap a.b. frivolous b.c. release c.
d. civilized d.
483 execute is most similar to 486 engross is most similar toa. perform a.b. decide b.c. wonder c.d. dismiss d.
Synonyms and
idiom is most similar to
stupidityrecipefastenerexpression
accelerate is most dissimilar todelayriskmonitor
deny
engross is most similar tofattenabsorbdisgustdestroy
501 Synonym & Antonym Questions
487 impervious is most 493 hubris is most similar todissimilar to a.a. kind b.b. disastrous c.
c. prone d.d. perfect
494 bemuse is most dissimilar to488 brood is most similar to a.
a. wander b.b. direction c.c. progeny d.d. tribe
495 contrite is most similar to489 balk is most similar to a.
a. crow b.b. fight c.c. distress d.d. hamper
496 beset is most similar to490 conversant is most a.
dissimilar to b.a. inexperienced c.
b. unprepared d.c. shyd. unpretentious 497 penurious is most
dissimilar to491 staunch is most similar to a.
a. faithful b.b. strict c.c. biased d.d. political
498 perfidy is most similar to
492 unctuous is most dissimilar to a.a. pliant b.b. cruel c.c. sincere d.d. rubbery
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hubris is most similar toearthpridehumility
sorrow
bemuse is most dissimilar todepressinspireclarifydesire
contrite is most similar tobrief
maliciousbanalrueful
beset is most similar tohectordecorateestablish
suspect
penurious is most dissimilar to
generouslenientinjuriousrelaxed
perfidy is most similar to
incompletenessidealbetrayalbraggart
501 Synonym & Antonym Questions
499 ascription is most similar to 501 bagatelle is most similar toa. account a.b. attribution b.c. cure c.
d. description d.
500 fustigate is most dissimilar toa. inveigleb. investigatec. explaind. praise
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bagatelle is most similar topastebreadbauble
pirouette
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Answers
481 c. to beckon means to signal or summon with a wave or a nod; to
motion means to gesture
482 b. earnest means grave or serious; seriousness
483 a. one meaning of to execute is to carry out fully; one meaning ofto perform
484 d. an idiom is an
or in meaning
485 a. to accelerate means to cause to move faster; to move or act slowly
486 b. to engross means to occupy completely; one meaning of toabsorb is to engage or engross wholly
487 c. impervious means to be incapable of being affected or
disturbed; pronebeing likely
488 c. a brood is the young of an animal or a family of young;progeny is the offspring of animals or plants
489 d. one meaning of to balk is to check or to stop; to to impede or restrain
490 a. conversant means having knowledge or experience with,
therefore inexperienced
491 a. staunch means steadfast in loyalty or principle, or
492 c. unctuous means marked by a smug or false earnestness, orinsincere, therefore
493 b. hubris means exaggerated
Synonym & Antonym Questions
to beckon means to signal or summon with a wave or a nod; to
frivolous means lacking in
one meaning of to execute is to carry out fully; one meaning ofis to carry out
expressio that is unique either grammatically
to accelerate means to cause to move faster; to delay means to
to engross means to occupy completely; one meaning of tois to engage or engross wholly
impervious means to be incapable of being affected or
means having a tendency or inclination, or
a brood is the young of an animal or a family of young;is the offspring of animals or plants
one meaning of to balk is to check or to stop; to hamper means
conversant means having knowledge or experience with,
is the most dissimilar
staunch means steadfast in loyalty or principle, or faithful
unctuous means marked by a smug or false earnestness, orsincere is the most dissimilar
pride or self-confidence
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494 c. to bemuse means to make confused, or to bewilder; to means to make free from confusion
495 d. contrite means penitent for sin or failing;
regretful
496 a. to beset means to trouble or harass; to intimidate or harass
497 a. penurious means given to extreme stinginess or frugality, whichis the opposite of generous
498 c. perfidy means an act of disloyalty, or
499 b. ascription means the act of referring to a supposed cause,source, or author; attributioindicating a cause, or the act of ascribing a work to a particularauthor or artist
500 d. to fustigate means to criticize severely, which is the opposite ofto praise
501 c. a bagatelle is a trifle (something of little value or importance); a
bauble is a trinket or a trifle
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to bemuse means to make confused, or to bewilder; to clarify
rueful means
hector means to
penurious means given to extreme stinginess or frugality, whichgenerous
betrayal
ascription means the act of referring to a supposed cause,means the act of explaining by
indicating a cause, or the act of ascribing a work to a particular
to fustigate means to criticize severely, which is the opposite of
a bagatelle is a trifle (something of little value or importance); a