Synonyms Test 3

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

The word ’ vicarious’ means Endured or done by one person substituting for another which is nearest in meaning to the phrase ‘Not experienced personally’. The other three words: Ambitious - strongly desirous; Nostalgic - homesickness; Vindictive - vengeful.

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

‘Exaction’ means extortion or the act of demanding. Other synonyms: claim, requisition.

The word ‘unscathed’ means unharmed; uninjured. The other three words: Unstinting - very generous; Unsociable - not social, withdrawn; Unspeakable - that which may not be spoken.

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.

Canard means a false report or piece of news. Some more synonyms: Fib, Hoax, Swindle, Lie, Rumour, Spoof.

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.

‘sight’ means scene, ‘sue’ means to file a Suit.

I have lost my reputation and nothing can redeem it. That is, much though I may try, no good action on my part can bring my lost reputation back. In other words, I cannot recover my reputation.