Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
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.
TO OBFUSCATE
The word ‘to obfuscate’ means ‘to make obscure or unclear; stupefy’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘make something difficult to understand’.
PRECURSOR
The word ‘Precursor’ means ‘one that precedes another, a forerunner which is nearest in meaning to ‘Precursor’ which means ‘ancestor; forebear. The other three words: Prerequisite – required beforehand; Prerogative – an exclusive right; Vibrations – the act of vibrating.
DISCOMFIT
If you are discomfited by something, it causes you to feel slightly embarrassed or confused. In other words, it, frustrates you.
TEMERITY
The word ‘Temerity’ means ‘reckless boldness; rashness’ which is nearest in meaning to the word ‘Audacity’. The other three words: Innocence - simplicity; Tendency - an inclination to something; Tenderness - not hard or tough.
TO ASSUAGE
The word ‘To Assuage’ means ‘to make milder or less severe; relieve, ease, mitigate’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘mitigate’ which means to lessen in force or intensity, pain, etc.
PLAUDIT
The word ‘Plaudit’ means a demonstration or sound of applause.
WATCHFULNESS
‘Watchfulness’ is the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger. ‘Vigil’ means careful and looking out for danger.
ANIMATE
As an adjective, animate means to make something have more life and energy. ‘Energise’ is most similar in meaning to animate.
INNUENDO
‘Innuendo’ means an indirect way of talking about somebody/something, usually suggesting something bad or rude.
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