Synonyms Test 2

The word ‘Alleviate’ means to diminish or lessen which is nearest in meaning to ‘lessen’. The other three words: To release - to free from confinement; To deprive - to remove from the possession; To deceive - delude, to be unfaithful to.

The word ‘Epaulette’ means an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms which is nearest is meaning to ‘shoulder ornament’. The other three words: Ammunition - weapons used in any conflict; Equipment - anything kept for a specific purpose; Cockpit - a place where a contest is fought.

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.

‘VINDICTIVE’ is having or showing a desire to harm someone because you think that the person has harmed you. ‘Revengeful’ is most similar in meaning to vindictive.

Once I fall ill, it takes me a long to recuperate. That is, I take a long time to recover my health or strength after I have been ill.

‘Morose’ means depressed and pessimistic. Some more synonyms are: Sullen, Cantankerous, gloomy, in a bad mood, mournful, moody, splenetic.

The word ‘Procrastinate’ means delay; to put off till another day or time; which is nearest in meaning to ‘postpone’. The other three words: Intimidate - fill with fear; Humiliate - to cause a painful loss of pride; Predict - to foretell the future.

Obvious means ‘clear’, ‘atrocious’ means ‘cruel’, ferocious means full of anger.

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

The word ‘Rosette’ means a rose-shaped arrangement of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament or badge.