Synonyms Test 3

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.

The word ‘Knave’ means ‘an unprincipled, untrustworthy, dishonest person, which is nearest in meaning to dishonest’. The other three words: Novice - a person new to the circumstances; Futuristic - ahead of the times; Traditional - of or pertaining to tradition.

The word ‘affable’ means showing warmth and friendliness; which is nearest in meaning to ‘polite’. The other three words: Demanding - calling for intensive attention; Repulsive - causing aversion; Quality - conscious-organised.

The word ‘prodigal’ means ‘wastefully or recklessly extravagant’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘extravagant’. The other three words: Abusive - characterized by harshly or coarsely insulting language; Gifted - having special talent or ability; Modest - free from variety.

The word ‘ornate’ means Elaborately, heavily or often excessively ornamented which is nearest in meaning to ‘richly decorated. The other three words: Dimension - range; Ancient - old; Vigour - active strength or force.

If you abstain from something, you deliberately do not do it. ‘Restraint a limit or control on something.

The word ‘probity’ means integrity or uprightness. The other three words: Impudence - insolence; Profane - irreligious; Preface - an introductory past.

‘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.

The word ‘Persnickety’ means fussy; characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details which is nearest is meaning to ‘fussy’.

If you are fastidious, you pay great attention to details. You like everything to be very neat, accurate, and orderly. ‘Exacting’ is most similar in meaning to fastidious.