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.

Set 3 of 3010 questions / No timer

1Apprehensive: Which word is closest in meaning?A. impatientB. attentiveC. uncertainD. resentfulE. anxious

2An arbitrary decision: Which word is closest in meaning?A. severeB. systematicC. universalD. flexibleE. capricious

3Arduous: Which word is closest in meaning?A. intricateB. dangerousC. tediousD. lengthyE. strenuous

4Articulate an objection: Which word is closest in meaning?A. evaluateB. reviseC. withdrawD. disguiseE. express

5Astute: Which word is closest in meaning?A. educatedB. methodicalC. daringD. shrewdE. suspicious

6Attenuate a signal: Which word is closest in meaning?A. distortB. weakenC. isolateD. detectE. redirect

7Auspicious: Which word is closest in meaning?A. promisingB. predictableC. impressiveD. celebratoryE. dramatic

8An authentic artifact: Which word is closest in meaning?A. genuineB. ancientC. valuableD. accurateE. distinctive

9Averse to publicity: Which word is closest in meaning?A. unaccustomedB. immuneC. opposedD. sensitiveE. indifferent

10Banal: Which word is closest in meaning?A. tediousB. credibleC. plainD. subtleE. trite