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 Pejorative: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
2 Penchant: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
3 Perceive: Choose the closest synonym.
verb
4 Perception: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
5 Perceptive: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
6 Perfunctory (describing an inspection carried out as a routine formality): Which choice is closest in meaning?
adjective
7 Peripheral: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
8 Permeate: Choose the closest synonym.
verb
9 Permissive: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
10 Pernicious (describing the effect of persistent rumors on a community): Which choice is closest in meaning?
adjective
11 Perpetual: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
12 Persist: Choose the closest synonym.
verb
13 Perspicacity: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
14 Perspicuity: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
15 Persuasive: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
16 Pertain: Choose the closest synonym.
verb
17 Pertinence: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
18 Pertinent: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
19 Perturbed: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
20 Pervade: Choose the closest synonym.
verb
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