Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
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.
USURP
The word ‘usurp’ means to seize and hold by force or without legal right which is nearest in meaning to ‘seize power or position illegally’.
ATTRIBUTE
‘Attribute’ means to believe that something was caused or done by somebody/something. When Sri Lanka beat Australia, the Sri Lankans attributed their success to their batsmen. The Australian imputed the blame for their defeat to their sloppy fielding.
CRAVEN
The word ‘craven’ means cowardly, contemptibly timid pusillanimous which is nearest in meaning to ‘cowardly’.
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
Monica was amazed at how AFFABLE his new employer was.
The word ‘affable’ means showing warmth and friendliness; which is nearest in meaning to ‘polite’. The other three words: Demanding - calling for intensive attention; Repulsive - causing aversion; Quality - conscious-organised.
WEARY
‘WEARY’ means very tired, especially after you have been doing something for a long time. ‘Fatigue’ is excessive whole-body tiredness.
EXACTION
‘Exaction’ means extortion or the act of demanding. Other synonyms: claim, requisition.
He was not at all ABASHED by her open admiration.
The word ‘abashed’ means ‘ashamed or embarrassed; disconcerted’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘embarrassed’. The other three words: Delighted - highly pleased; Piqued - to wounded; Livid - enraged
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.
CANARD
Canard means a false report or piece of news. Some more synonyms: Fib, Hoax, Swindle, Lie, Rumour, Spoof.
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