SYNONYM EXAM / FIVE CHOICES

Choose the closest meaning.

10 questions. Consider the intended sense of each word. Choose one answer, A through E, before checking the explanations.

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1Resilient material: Which word is closest in meaning?A. denseB. rigidC. smoothD. durableE. elastic

2Scrupulous in handling entrusted funds: Which word is closest in meaning?A. suspiciousB. punctualC. conscientiousD. skilledE. generous

3Specious reasoning: Which word is closest in meaning?A. tentativeB. unpopularC. misleadingD. incompleteE. convoluted

4Tacit approval: Which word is closest in meaning?A. reluctantB. unclearC. customaryD. privateE. unspoken

5A tenuous connection: Which word is closest in meaning?A. complicatedB. indirectC. unusualD. weakE. temporary

6Undaunted by a setback: Which word is closest in meaning?A. undeterredB. recklessC. optimisticD. uninjuredE. stubborn

7Verbose: Which word is closest in meaning?A. wordyB. formalC. detailedD. eloquentE. repetitive

8Vindicate an earlier decision: Which word is closest in meaning?A. repeatB. explainC. reverseD. justifyE. publicize

9Wane: Which word is closest in meaning?A. pauseB. diminishC. collapseD. retreatE. fluctuate

10Wrath: Which word is closest in meaning?A. hostilityB. disapprovalC. impatienceD. furyE. resentment