Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
COLLATERAL
The word ‘Collateral’ means security pledged for the payment of a loan which is nearest in meaning to ‘guarantee’. The other three words: Pathetic - causing or evoking pity; Tension - annoying, wearisome; Magnanimous - high-winded, noble.
MERCURIAL
The word ‘mercurial’ means ‘changeable or volatile’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘quick-changing’. The other three words: Mechanical - operated by machinery; Heavy - of great weight; Clownish - a comic performer.
FOUND
‘Found’ means to start an organization, institution, etc. Establish is most similar in meaning to ‘Found’.
ADVICE
‘counsel’ also means ‘legal adviser’.
UNLAWFUL
‘Illicit’ means not sanctioned by law, ‘elicit’ means to draw a response with difficulty, ‘illegitimate’ means illegal/unlawful
WRATH
‘Wrath’ is extreme anger.
TEPID
The word ‘Tepid’ means moderately warm which is nearest in meaning to ‘Lukewarm’. The other three words: Irreversible - incapable of being changed; Causing fatigue - something that leads to mental exertion; Fast-moving - speedy.
JEALOUS
Obvious means ‘clear’, ‘atrocious’ means ‘cruel’, ferocious means full of anger.
COURAGEOUS
‘Courageous’ means the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation. ‘Fickle’ means unstable, not faithful. ‘Insipid’ means tasteless. ‘Timorous’ means showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence. ‘Fearless’ means to show a lack of fear.
COMEUPPANCE
The word ‘Comeuppance’ means ‘a punishment or retribution that one deserves. The other three words: Lenience - the act of being lenient; Leisure - unhurried ease; Competitive nature - hard-working.
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