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Adjectives with similar meanings

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

His instructions were very brief and clear.

a)

Concise

b)

Coherent

c)

Cohesive

d)

Condescending

2.

The Chrysler Building is one of New York's most attractive skyscrapers.

a)

well-known

b)

wasted

c)

handsome

d)

bliss

3.

Latin is considered by many to be an outdated language, despite the fact that many words from the language are still in use today.

a)

recent

b)

archaic

c)

updated

d)

contemporary

4.

From a financial point of view it was a very dangerous plan.

a)

mild

b)

assertive

c)

on point

d)

risky

5.

There are plenty of opportunities for promotion if you are prepared to work hard.

a)

scarcity

b)

handful

c)

number

d)

abundant

6.

The conference was really disorganized and a complete waste of time.

a)

well organized

b)

chaotic

c)

fair

d)

well

7.

His lectures are boring and I never seem to learn anything useful or interesting.

a)

voluptuous

b)

scrupulous

c)

tedious

d)

marvelous

8.

It was obvious that the President had been told what to say by his advisers.

a)

evident

b)

concealed

c)

blurred

d)

rampant

9.

Uncontrolled corruption and abuse of power by officials eventually prompted new anti-corruption laws.

a)

Tenacious

b)

Rampant

c)

concise

d)

credible

10.

The setting of the scene in chapter one of the book is essential to the plot.

a)

risky

b)

tedious

c)

integral

d)

handsome

11.

He gained a reputation as an honest and fair dealer, and therefore won the respect of his customers.

a)

abundant

b)

archaic

c)

chaotic

d)

scrupulous

12.

He was resilient man who believed in fighting for his principles.

a)

tenacious

b)

scrupulous

c)

tedious

d)

marvelous

13.

She was a serious, hardworking student who achieved excellent grades.

a)

industrious

b)

tedious

c)

tenacious

d)

credible

14.

The story seemed believable at first, but a bit of research revealed some starting irregularities.

a)

reliable

b)

credible

c)

incredible

d)

possible