Synonyms Online Test 5

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.

‘counsel’ also means ‘legal adviser’.

‘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 ‘abominable’ means repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome, which is nearest in meaning to ‘detestable’ which means hateful; deserving to the detested. The other three words: Original - new; fresh; Preferable - more desirable; Complimentary - given free as a gift or courtesy.

‘Watchfulness’ is the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger. ‘Vigil’ means careful and looking out for danger.

If you abstain from something, you deliberately do not do it. ‘Restraint a limit or control on something.

The word ’ vicarious’ means Endured or done by one person substituting for another which is nearest in meaning to the phrase ‘Not experienced personally’. The other three words: Ambitious - strongly desirous; Nostalgic - homesickness; Vindictive - vengeful.

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

‘Attribute’ means to believe that something was caused or done by somebody/something. When Sri Lanka beat Australia, the Sri Lankans attributed their success to their batsmen. The Australian imputed the blame for their defeat to their sloppy fielding.

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’.