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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1Aberrant (describing one result in a series): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. regularB. arbitraryC. deliberateD. atypicalE. methodical

2Abject (describing someone's surrender to a bully): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. candidB. defiantC. servileD. tactfulE. resolute

3Abortive (describing an attempt to complete a project): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. preliminaryB. unsuccessfulC. deliberateD. belatedE. repetitive

4Abstain (in the phrase "abstain from voting"): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. deliberateB. delayC. protestD. refrainE. oppose

5Acerbic (describing a critic's tone): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. evasiveB. cordialC. causticD. solemnE. precise

6Acuity (in the phrase "intellectual acuity"): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. knowledgeB. certaintyC. patienceD. creativityE. sharpness

7Adamant (describing someone's stance in a negotiation): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. hesitantB. indifferentC. tolerantD. confidentE. unyielding

8Adulterate (describing the effect of adding cheap filler to a product): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. contaminateB. separateC. concentrateD. refineE. preserve

9Allay (in the phrase "allay someone's fears"): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. justifyB. concealC. examineD. provokeE. ease

10Aloof (describing someone's social manner): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. timidB. gregariousC. intrusiveD. detachedE. hostile

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