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 Belie (in the phrase "the evidence belies the claim"): Which choice is closest in meaning?
verb
2 Belittle: Choose the closest synonym.
verb
3 Belligerent: Which word is closest in meaning?
adjective
4 Benchmark: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
5 Benevolent: Which word is closest in meaning?
adjective
6 Bereft (in the phrase "bereft of companionship"): Which choice is closest in meaning?
adjective
7 Bestow: Choose the closest synonym.
verb
8 Biased: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
9 Bigoted: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
10 Bipartisan: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
11 Blameworthy: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
12 Blatant (describing a violation of the rules): Which choice is closest in meaning?
adjective
13 Blight: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
14 Bombastic rhetoric: Which word is closest in meaning?
adjective
15 Bona fide (genuine): Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
16 Bookish: Choose the closest synonym.
adjective
17 Boor: Choose the closest synonym.
noun
18 Boorish (describing behavior at a dinner table): Which choice is closest in meaning?
adjective
19 Brevity in writing: Which word is closest in meaning?
noun
20 Broach (in the phrase "broach a delicate subject"): Which choice is closest in meaning?
verb
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