Synonyms Online Test

The word ‘abominable’ means repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome, which is nearest in meaning to ‘detestable’ which means hateful; deserving to the detested. The other three words: Original - new; fresh; Preferable - more desirable; Complimentary - given free as a gift or courtesy.

The word ‘To Jettison’ means the act of getting rid of something useless or used up, which is nearest in meaning to ’ to abandon’. ‘To abandon’ means ‘to leave completely or finally’.

The word ‘Augury’ is a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen. The other three answer choices: Dispute - to engage in argument; Altar - a platform, at which religious rites are performed; Place of refuge - a place of shelter.

A visionary is one who has a vision for the future. All visionary ideas are dreams at one stage.

‘Insipid’ means ‘not interesting or exciting’ i.e., lacking in sprite.

The word ‘Ruminate’ means ‘to meditate or, ponder’, which is nearest in meaning to ‘think deeply’.

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.

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.

‘GULLIBLE’ means believing and trusting people too easily, and therefore easily tricked. ‘Credulous’ is - ready to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence.

The word ’ Profane’ means common or vulgar’. Which is nearest in meaning to ‘obscene’. The other three answer choices: Artistic - satisfying aesthetic requirement; Clean - free from dirt; Concealment - the act of hiding.