Synonyms Online Test 5

The word ‘Sloth’ means ‘habitual disinclination to exertion, indolence, which is nearest in meaning to ‘Laziness’. The other three words: Anger – grief, trouble; Sludge – slush; Malady – any undesirable condition.

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

The word ‘forty winks’ means ‘sleeping for a short period of time’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘A short nap’.

The word ‘Parsimonious’ means ‘frugal or stingy; excessively sparing’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘thrifty’ which means ‘prosperous or successful’. The other three words: Cunning – guile; Extravagant – excessively high; Upright –being in accord with what is right.

‘Courageous’ means the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation. ‘Fickle’ means unstable, not faithful. ‘Insipid’ means tasteless. ‘Timorous’ means showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence. ‘Fearless’ means to show a lack of fear.

The word ‘Admonish’ means ‘to caution, advise, or counsel against something’; to reprove or scold which is nearest in meaning ‘to scold’. The other three words: To impoverish - to reduce to poverty; To disappear - to vanish from sight; To brag - boast.

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.

The word ‘Expiation’ means the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.

When a law is revoked, it stands cancelled. We can also say that the law has been repealed.

‘Illicit’ means not sanctioned by law, ‘elicit’ means to draw a response with difficulty, ‘illegitimate’ means illegal/unlawful