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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1Fatuous (describing a proposal that ignores an obvious problem): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. discerningB. complacentC. tentativeD. impracticalE. foolish

2Feasible (describing a proposed plan): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. profitableB. probableC. practicableD. idealE. desirable

3Fickle (describing someone's shifting loyalties): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. inconstantB. uncertainC. adaptableD. impulsiveE. steadfast

4Flagrant (describing a serious and obvious violation): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. technicalB. habitualC. deliberateD. blatantE. subtle

5Flippant (describing a response to a solemn announcement): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. spontaneousB. disrespectfulC. informalD. diplomaticE. cheerful

6Forestall (describing action taken before a problem develops): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. preventB. tolerateC. predictD. resolveE. detect

7Fortitude (describing strength in enduring hardship): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. patienceB. courageC. optimismD. stubbornnessE. confidence

8Gainsay (describing someone's response to a statement): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. qualifyB. contradictC. questionD. endorseE. repeat

9Gauche (describing someone's awkward behavior in company): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. tactlessB. graciousC. inexperiencedD. eccentricE. informal

10Grandiose (describing a proposal that promises more than its budget can support): Which choice is closest in meaning?A. innovativeB. elaborateC. overblownD. modestE. ambitious

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