Synonyms Online Test 5

The word ‘Delectation’ means ‘delight; enjoyment; pleasure’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘entertainment’. The other three words: Caution – care, wariness; Reward – something given in return of service; Composure – calmness.

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

Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows on another.

The word ‘Preposterous’ means ‘completely contrary to nature’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘Absurd’. The other three words: Careful – cautious; Casual – happening by chance, careless; Deterrent – serving or tending to deter.

The word ‘Rosette’ means a rose-shaped arrangement of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament or badge.

The word ‘mercurial’ means ‘changeable or volatile’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘quick-changing’. The other three words: Mechanical - operated by machinery; Heavy - of great weight; Clownish - a comic performer.

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

The word ‘articulate’ means expressed, formulated or presented with clarity; which is nearest in meaning to ‘well-prepared’. The other three words: Effective - adequate to accomplish a purpose; Superficial - internal or outward; Banal - commonplace’ tired or petty.

The word ‘Augury’ is a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen. The other three answer choices: Dispute - to engage in argument; Altar - a platform, at which religious rites are performed; Place of refuge - a place of shelter.

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