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Mixed comprehensive exam 1

25 questions. Read the sentence, then choose the closest meaning or the closest opposite as directed.

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1Synonym The roar began to abate as the last train left. Which choice is closest in meaning to "abate" here?
2Antonym Her brusque reply ended the interview in seconds. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "brusque" here?
3Synonym One cogent objection changed the panel's vote. Which choice is closest in meaning to "cogent" here?
4Antonym His deft handling of the tiny screws impressed the clockmaker. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "deft" here?
5Synonym The ephemeral chalk drawing lasted one shower. Which choice is closest in meaning to "ephemeral" here?
6Antonym The frugal host had kept the ribbons to use again. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "frugal" here?
7Synonym Only one letter was germane to the dispute over the boundary. Which choice is closest in meaning to "germane" here?
8Antonym The labels had been assigned in a haphazard fashion. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "haphazard" here?
9Synonym The invitation carried an implicit promise that lunch would be provided. Which choice is closest in meaning to "implicit" here?
10Antonym Spectators began to jostle one another at the narrow door. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "jostle" here?
11Synonym Yun had a knack for untangling fishing line in the dark. Which choice is closest in meaning to "knack" here?
12Antonym The laconic foreman answered with a single word. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "laconic" here?
13Synonym Warmed in her hands, the wax became malleable. Which choice is closest in meaning to "malleable" here?
14Antonym The first change had a negligible effect on the noise. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "negligible" here?
15Synonym The ornate cover carried five borders of curling leaves. Which choice is closest in meaning to "ornate" here?
16Antonym The basket maker selected a pliant strip for the rim. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "pliant" here?
17Synonym Both bridges were closed, leaving Ada in a quandary. Which choice is closest in meaning to "quandary" here?
18Antonym A reluctant witness waited for a second invitation. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "reluctant" here?
19Synonym The normally serene harbor office grew noisy at noon. Which choice is closest in meaning to "serene" here?
20Antonym His tactful refusal spared the volunteer embarrassment. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "tactful" here?
21Synonym The contract gave an unambiguous answer about the deadline. Which choice is closest in meaning to "unambiguous" here?
22Antonym The review called the veteran editor venerable. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "venerable" here?
23Synonym Her wry smile appeared when the rain reached the umbrella shop. Which choice is closest in meaning to "wry" here?
24Antonym The field guide described the exposed hillside as xeric. Which choice is most nearly opposite in meaning to "xeric" here?
25Synonym He took up the dullest rehearsal exercise with zest. Which choice is closest in meaning to "zest" here?
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