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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1Abate (of noise): Which word is closest in meaning?A. reverberateB. persistC. subsideD. fluctuateE. intensify

2Absolve (of blame): Which word is closest in meaning?A. condemnB. reconcileC. exonerateD. compensateE. interrogate

3Accentuate: Which word is closest in meaning?A. illustrateB. summarizeC. emphasizeD. rearrangeE. conceal

4Acquiesce: Which word is closest in meaning?A. bargainB. yieldC. withdrawD. insistE. deliberate

5Admonish someone for misconduct: Which word is closest in meaning?A. reproveB. questionC. praiseD. consultE. reassure

6Adroit: Which word is closest in meaning?A. energeticB. fortunateC. cautiousD. skillfulE. sincere

7Adverse conditions: Which word is closest in meaning?A. unfavorableB. unusualC. reluctantD. previousE. temporary

8Affable: Which word is closest in meaning?A. pliantB. dignifiedC. eloquentD. friendlyE. boisterous

9Affluent: Which word is closest in meaning?A. wealthyB. influentialC. cultivatedD. ambitiousE. generous

10Alleviate: Which word is closest in meaning?A. endureB. concealC. prolongD. easeE. diagnose