Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
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’.
VISIONARY
A visionary is one who has a vision for the future. All visionary ideas are dreams at one stage.
MOROSE
‘Morose’ means depressed and pessimistic. Some more synonyms are: Sullen, Cantankerous, gloomy, in a bad mood, mournful, moody, splenetic.
VAUNT
‘Vaunt’ means to speak boastfully or to talk with excessive pride.
TRAVERSE
How did you traverse the river? That is, how did you go from one side of it to the other? If you traverse an area of land or water, you go across it.
RESCIND
The word ‘Rescind’ means to revoke, repeal, or cancel.
VICARIOUS
The word ’ vicarious’ means Endured or done by one person substituting for another which is nearest in meaning to the phrase ‘Not experienced personally’. The other three words: Ambitious - strongly desirous; Nostalgic - homesickness; Vindictive - vengeful.
DELECTATION
The word ‘Delectation’ means ‘delight; enjoyment; pleasure’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘entertainment’. The other three words: Caution – care, wariness; Reward – something given in return of service; Composure – calmness.
CIRCUMSPECT
The word ‘circumspect’ means ‘watchful and cautions’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘cautious’.
WEARY
‘WEARY’ means very tired, especially after you have been doing something for a long time. ‘Fatigue’ is excessive whole-body tiredness.
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