Synonyms Test 2

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.

The word ‘circumspect’ means ‘watchful and cautions’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘cautious’.

The word ‘musty’ means ‘outdated; obsolete, antiquated’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘obsolete’. The other three words: Tiring - boring; Swanky - stylish; smart; Degraded - abandoned.

The word ‘to obfuscate’ means ‘to make obscure or unclear; stupefy’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘make something difficult to understand’.

‘Proliferation’ means the sudden increase in the number or amount of something i.e., increase.

The word ‘To eulogize’ means ‘to praise highly; commend’ which is nearest in meaning ‘to praise’.

The word ‘beholden’ means obligated, indebted; bound; liable, which is nearest in meaning to ‘obligated’. The other three words: Dependent - contingent on another; Opposed - hinder, obstruct; Sycophant - self-seeking; servile flatter.

The word ‘craven’ means cowardly, contemptibly timid pusillanimous which is nearest in meaning to ‘cowardly’.

‘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.

‘Found’ means to start an organization, institution, etc. Establish is most similar in meaning to ‘Found’.