Synonyms Exercises - Test 38

Test 1 of 20 in B2 · #38 of 77 overall · 20 exercises

1. 1

   Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "obsolete."

   Hint
   aExpensive bOutdated cFragile dModern

2. 2

   Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "substantial."

   Hint
   aLarge bMinor cSmall dInsignificant

3. 3

   Which word is not a synonym for "doubt"?

   Hint
   aQuestion bSuspicion cCertainty dUncertainty

4. 4

   Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "gratify."

   Hint
   aIgnore bSatisfy cDisplease dCriticize

5. 5

   Which word is not a synonym for "angry"?

   Hint
   aAnnoyed bCalm cIrritated dFurious

6. 6

   Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "scrutinize."

   Hint
   aIgnore bGuess cReject dExamine

7. 7

   Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "perplexed."

   Hint
   aAngry bRelaxed cConfused dSatisfied

8. 8

   Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "emphasize."

   Hint
   aDiminish bOverlook cIgnore dHighlight

9. 9

   What is the best synonym for the word "tedious"?

   Hint
   aBoring bExciting cInspiring dThrilling

10. 10

    Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "ambitious."

    Hint
    aLazy bDetermined cHesitant dUnmotivated

11. 11

    Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "explicit."

    Hint
    aHidden bIndirect cVague dClear

12. 12

    Choose the word closest in meaning to "eccentric."

    Hint
    aOrdinary bUnusual cCommonplace dPredictable

13. 13

    Which word best fits as a synonym for "transparent"?

    The government promised to be ______ about its spending.

    Hint
    aConcealed bDangerous cSecretive dOpen

14. 14

    Choose the word that best matches the meaning of the word in context:

    Despite the heavy rain, they decided to persist with their journey.

    Hint
    aAvoid bDelay cStop dContinue

15. 15

    Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "refrain."

    Hint
    aAvoid bContinue cIndulge dPersist

16. 16

    Choose the word closest in meaning to "ambitious."

    Hint
    aAspiring bPessimistic cLazy dDoubtful

17. 17

    Which pair of words are synonyms?

    Hint
    aHappy – Angry bLarge – Enormous cFast – Slow dStart – End

18. 18

    Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "intricate."

    Hint
    aSimple bPlain cComplicated dStraightforward

19. 19

    Select the best synonym to complete the sentence:

    Her presentation was so engaging that nobody lost interest.

    Hint
    aCaptivating bDull cUnclear dConfusing

20. 20

    Which word can replace the word "vague" in this sentence?

    His explanation was so vague that nobody understood it.

    Hint
    aClear bDetailed cAmbiguous dPrecise

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