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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1Coalesce: Which word is closest in meaning?A. coordinateB. alternateC. overlapD. accumulateE. merge

2Cognizant of a limitation: Which word is closest in meaning?A. responsibleB. awareC. cautiousD. curiousE. forgetful

3Cohesion within a team: Which word is closest in meaning?A. continuityB. cooperationC. uniformityD. unityE. discipline

4Colloquial language: Which word is closest in meaning?A. conversationalB. technicalC. figurativeD. regionalE. outdated

5A compelling argument: Which word is closest in meaning?A. controversialB. eloquentC. popularD. complicatedE. convincing

6Complacent: Which word is closest in meaning?A. self-satisfiedB. compliantC. optimisticD. relaxedE. confident

7A comprehensive survey of a subject: Which word is closest in meaning?A. detailedB. authoritativeC. wide-rangingD. specializedE. lengthy

8Concede a point in a debate: Which word is closest in meaning?A. contestB. predictC. restateD. qualifyE. acknowledge

9Concise: Which word is closest in meaning?A. simpleB. preciseC. succinctD. polishedE. direct

10Conclusive evidence: Which word is closest in meaning?A. credibleB. relevantC. decisiveD. detailedE. consistent