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 9 of 3010 questions / No timer

1Mitigate the damage: Which word is closest in meaning?A. preventB. concealC. measureD. lessenE. justify

2A nebulous proposal: Which word is closest in meaning?A. vagueB. generalC. complexD. speculativeE. remote

3A novel approach: Which word is closest in meaning?A. originalB. remarkableC. experimentalD. impracticalE. recent

4An ostensible motive: Which word is closest in meaning?A. unintentionalB. implausibleC. apparentD. secretE. actual

5Obstinate: Which word is closest in meaning?A. confidentB. indifferentC. independentD. meticulousE. stubborn

6Pragmatic: Which word is closest in meaning?A. conventionalB. idealisticC. strategicD. cautiousE. practical

7A prolific writer: Which word is closest in meaning?A. successfulB. popularC. creativeD. influentialE. productive

8Quandary: Which word is closest in meaning?A. controversyB. crisisC. obstacleD. dilemmaE. suspicion

9The quintessential detective story: Which word is closest in meaning?A. exceptionalB. fundamentalC. universalD. preliminaryE. archetypal

10Reticent in interviews: Which word is closest in meaning?A. indecisiveB. modestC. reclusiveD. distrustfulE. reserved