Synonyms Test 3

‘counsel’ also means ‘legal adviser’.

The word ‘Rescind’ means to revoke, repeal, or cancel.

The word ‘finesse’ means ‘skill in handling difficult situations’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘skill’. The other three words: Softness - smooth to touch; Charm - a power of pleasing or attracting; Gist - the main part of the matter.

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.

The word ‘transgress’ means ‘to violate a law’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘go beyond the limit’.

‘abject’ means helpless, miserable, despicable situation, ‘obstruct’ means to hinder, ‘abstract’ is the literal opposite of concrete, real.

‘Niggardly’ is an adjective meaning ‘stingy’ or ‘miserly’. None of the words is a fit synonym. In such cases, we go for the word closest in meaning. Both penurious (very poor) and niggardly imply a lack of money, though in different senses.

‘judicious’ means having good sense, ‘momentous’ means most important, ‘pragmatic’ means practical, treating in a sensible and realistic way.

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