Synonyms Test 3

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

‘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.

‘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 ‘Tenuous’ means thin or slender in a form which is nearest in meaning to ‘slender’. The other three words: Contentious - quarrelsome; Dark - little as no light; Malfunctioning - to fail to function.

The word ‘contiguous’ means ‘near’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘Adjoining’. The other three words: Tedious - tiresome and long; Quarrelsome - argumentative; Arduous - laborious.

The word ‘musty’ means ‘outdated; obsolete, antiquated’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘obsolete’.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 ‘probity’ means integrity or uprightness. The other three words: Impudence - insolence; Profane - irreligious; Preface - an introductory past.

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’.

‘Courageous’ means the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation. ‘Fickle’ means unstable, not faithful. ‘Insipid’ means tasteless. ‘Timorous’ means showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence. ‘Fearless’ means to show a lack of fear.

The word ‘Deprecate’ means to depreciate belittle which is nearest in meaning ‘to belittle’.