Synonyms Online Test 5

The word ‘Epaulette’ means an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms which is nearest is meaning to ‘shoulder ornament’. The other three words: Ammunition - weapons used in any conflict; Equipment - anything kept for a specific purpose; Cockpit - a place where a contest is fought.

‘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.

The word ‘Ensconce’ means ‘to settle securely or snugly’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘settle comfortably’. The other three words: To surround - encompass; To promote - to help or encourage; To honour - to pay respect.

‘BEQUEST’ is something that you arrange to be given to somebody after you have died. ‘Heritage’ means something that is passed down from preceding generations.

The word ‘Tenuous’ means thin or slender in a form which is nearest in meaning to ‘slender’. The other three words: Contentious - quarrelsome; Dark - little as no light; Malfunctioning - to fail to function.

‘Innuendo’ means an indirect way of talking about somebody/something, usually suggesting something bad or rude.

The word ‘ferret out’ means to ‘search about’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘search’.

‘Found’ means to start an organization, institution, etc. Establish is most similar in meaning to ‘Found’.

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.

‘TACITURNITY’ is the state or quality of being reserved or reticent in conversation. A taciturn person can speak but does not want to. In other words, he maintains a reserve.