Synonym

Read the sentence: "She gave a very clear explanation of the topic." Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "clear" in this sentence?

• confusing

• muddy

• obvious

• vague

• dark

Read the sentence: "The general decided to ratify the treaty to secure peace." Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "ratify" in this sentence?

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• reject

• veto

• nullify

• approve

• deny

Read the sentence: "His argument was convincing and well-structured." Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "convincing" in this sentence?

• ambiguous

• unpersuasive

• compelling

• flimsy

• weak

Read the sentence: "The results were ambiguous and required further analysis." Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "ambiguous" in this sentence?

• clear

• obvious

• uncertain

• definite

• simple

Read the sentence: "She tried to mollify his anger by apologizing sincerely." Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "mollify" in this sentence?

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• enrage

• provoke

• irritate

• inflame

• appease

Read the sentence: "The scientist's findings were unambiguous and widely accepted by the community." Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "unambiguous" in this sentence?

• obscure

• confusing

• ambiguous

• clear-cut

• vague

Read the sentence: "The manager decided to expedite the project to meet the deadline." Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "expedite" in this sentence?

• hasten

• prolong

• delay

• slow down

• postpone

Read the sentence: "The need to wane the use of fossil fuel is pivotal." Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "wane" in this sentence?

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• decreease

• increase

• expand

• strengthen

• develop

Read the sentence: "The directions he gave were terse and to the point." Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "terse" in this sentence?

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• wordy

• rambling

• concise

• lengthy

• verbose
  

Read the sentence: "Climbing the mountain was an arduous task, testing the limits of their endurance." Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "arduous" in this sentence?

• strenuous

• easy

• simple

• facile

• effortless