Synonyms (22)

Synonyms (22)

Vocabulary Builder (SAP) - prepared by Ms Jenn

Multiple Choice

1) The normally vociferous Richard seems very ___ tonight.

• subdued

• muted

• restrained

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2) I was impressed by Kent's ___ and cool-headed response to their unfair criticism.

• subdued

• muted

• restrained

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3) At first, criticism of the war was fairly ___, but as casualties mounted, it became more and more vociferous.

• subdued

• muted

• restrained

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4) James talked a lot, but he could not provide any ___ plans to boost productivity.

• tangible

• solid

• concrete

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5) Our relationship is built on a ___ foundation of mutual trust.

• tangible

• solid

• concrete

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6) The social reforms have yet to bring any ___ benefits for the poor.

• tangible

• solid

• concrete

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7) The hiring of a large number of foreign coaches ___ the host country's determination to perform well in the Olympic Games.

• underlines

• highlights

• underscores

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8) The tragic incident ___ the need for immediate action.

• underlines

• highlights

• underscores

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9) The monthly test ___ the strengths and weaknesses of the students.

• underlines

• highlights

• underscores

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10) During his ___ stay in Tokyo last year, Tom managed to pick up a smattering of Japanese.

• fleeting

• brief

• temporary

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11) The halfway house provides ___ shelter for battered wives and unwed teenage mothers.

• fleeting

• brief

• temporary

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12) I caught a ___ glimpse of the celebrity as she drove past.

• fleeting

• brief

• temporary

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13) Terrorism will soon be threatening the ___ world, and not just a few countries.

• all-embracing

• entire

• universal

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14) The country's first census was ___, covering citizens, permanent residents as well as foreign workers and students.

• all-embracing

• entire

• universal

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15) It is only right that environmental pollution has become a ___ concern.

• all-embracing

• entire

• universal