COMPREHENSIVE SYNONYM EXAM

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Choose the closest synonym or equivalent expression for the intended sense. Every question has five choices. All answers must be provided before the set is scored.

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1 Defeatist: Choose the closest equivalent expression.
adjective / Equivalent-expression question
2 Defector: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
3 Defer (yield to another's judgment): Choose the closest synonym.
verb
4 Deference (describing guests' regard for their host's wishes): Which choice is closest in meaning?
noun
5 Deficit: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
6 Definite: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
7 Definitive: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
8 Deft: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
9 Defunct (describing an organization that no longer exists): Which choice is closest in meaning?
adjective
10 Degenerate: Choose the closest synonym.
verb
11 Degradation: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
12 Degrading: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
13 Dejected (describing someone's mood after a disappointment): Which choice is closest in meaning?
adjective
14 Delayed gratification: Choose the closest synonym.
noun phrase
15 Deliberate: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
16 Delineate the responsibilities of a role: Which word is closest in meaning?
verb
17 Delinquent: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
18 Delusion: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
19 Demarcation: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
20 Demeanor: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
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