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Synonyms Online Test 4

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  1. Question 1 of 25
    1. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Ensconce

    Hint

    The word ‘Ensconce’ means ‘to settle securely or snugly’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘settle comfortably’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: To surround – encompass; To promote – to help or encourage; To honour – to pay respect.

  2. Question 2 of 25
    2. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Ingratiate

    Hint

    The word ‘ Ingratiate’ means ‘ to establish in the favour or good graces of others especially by deliberate efforts, which is nearest in meaning to ‘place oneself in a favourable position’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

  3. Question 3 of 25
    3. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Augury

    Hint

    The word ‘Augury’ means ‘an Omen taken or indication’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘Omen’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The other 3 answer choices have following meanings: Dispute – to engage in argument; Altar – a platform, at which religious rites are performed; Place of refuge – a place of shelter.

  4. Question 4 of 25
    4. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Transgress

    Hint

    The word ‘transgress’ means ‘to violate a law ‘ which is nearest in meaning to ‘ go beyond the limit’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer.

  5. Question 5 of 25
    5. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Tenuous

    Hint

    The word ‘Tenuous’ means thin or slender in form which is nearest in meaning to ‘slender’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other three words have followings meanings: Contentious – quarrelsome; Dark – little as no light; Malfunctioning – to fail to function.

  6. Question 6 of 25
    6. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    MUSTY

    Hint

    The word ‘musty’ means ‘out dated; obsolete, antiquated’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘obsolete’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meanings : Tiring – boring; Swanky – stylish; smart ; Degraded – abandoned.

  7. Question 7 of 25
    7. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    PERSNICKETY

    Hint

    The word ‘Persnickety’ means ‘fussy ; characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details’ which is nearest is meaning to ‘fussy’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

  8. Question 8 of 25
    8. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    ROSETTE

    Hint

    The word ‘Rosette’ means ‘a rose – shaped arrangement of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament or badge’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘badge’ which is option (a), therefore, (a) is the correct answer.

  9. Question 9 of 25
    9. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    ORNATE

    Hint

    The word ‘ornate’ means ‘Elaborately, heavily or often excessively ornamented’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘richly decorated which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meaning : Dimension – range; Ancient – old; Vigour – active strength or force.

  10. Question 10 of 25
    10. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    DIAPHANOUS

    Hint

    The word ‘Diaphanous’ means almost ‘completely transparent or translucent’ which is nearest in meaning to almost transparent’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer.

  11. Question 11 of 25
    11. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    COME-UPPANCE

    Hint

    The word ‘Come-uppance’ means ‘A punishment or retribution that one deserves; which is nearest in meaning to ‘retribution’ which is option (a), therefore, (a) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meanings : Lenience – the act of being linient; Leisure – unhurried ease; Competitive nature – hardworking.

  12. Question 12 of 25
    12. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    UNSCATHED

    Hint

    The word ‘unscathed’ means unharmed; uninjured which is nearest in meaning to ‘unharmed’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer ; The other 3 words have following meanings : Unstinting : very generous; Unsociable : not social, withdrawn; Unspeakable – that which may not be spoken.

  13. Question 13 of 25
    13. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    EPAULETTE

    Hint

    The word ‘Epaulets’ means an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms’ which is nearest is meaning to ‘shoulder ornament’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meanings : Ammunition – weapons used in any conflict; Equipment – anything kept for a specific purpose; Cockpit – a place where a contest is fought.

  14. Question 14 of 25
    14. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    EXPIATION

    Hint

    The word ‘Expiation’ means ‘the means by which atonement or reparation is made’ which is nearest in meaning to Atonement.

  15. Question 15 of 25
    15. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Debonair

    Hint

    The word ‘Debonair’ means ‘courteous gracious, and having a sophisticated charm’ which is nearest in meaning to elegant’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meanings : Candid – frank, outspoken; Thrifty – prosperous; frugal; Bed-ridden – In bid for a long period because of age on sickness

  16. Question 16 of 25
    16. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Ferret out

    Hint

    The word ‘ ferret’ means to ‘search about’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘search’ which is option (a), therefore, (a) is the correct answer.

  17. Question 17 of 25
    17. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Usurp

    Hint

    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’, which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

  18. Question 18 of 25
    18. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Mercurial

    Hint

    The word ‘mercurial’ means ‘changeable or volatile’ which is nearest in meaning ‘to quick – changing’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Mechanical – operated by machinery; Heavy – of great weight; Clownish – a comic performer.

  19. Question 19 of 25
    19. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Alleviate

    Hint

    The word ‘Alleviate’ means ‘to diminish or lessen ‘ which is nearest in meaning to ‘lessen’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: To release – to free from confinement; To deprive – to remove from the possession; To deceive – delude, to be unfaithful to.

  20. Question 20 of 25
    20. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Innuendo

    Hint

    Innuendo means ‘a false or baseless, usually derogatory story, report or rumor’. Some other synonyms of this words are : Allusion, Overtone, Whisper, Hint, Imputation, Allusion.

  21. Question 21 of 25
    21. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Canard

    Hint

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

  22. Question 22 of 25
    22. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Bamboozle

    Hint

    Bamboozle means ‘to fool, cheat, deception’. Some other synonyms are: Dupe, Confound, Baffle, Stump, Puzzle, Perplex.

  23. Question 23 of 25
    23. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Morose

    Hint

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

  24. Question 24 of 25
    24. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Nimble

    Hint

    Nimble means ‘dexterous, smart, quick to understand, agile and active’. Some more synonyms are : lively, Proficient, Bright, Alert, Adept, Vigilant.

  25. Question 25 of 25
    25. Question

    Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
    Vaunt

    Hint

    Vaunt means ‘to speak boastfully or to taek with excessive pride.

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