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WorksheetsIELTS Synonym in context
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
"Her remarkable talent in painting impressed everyone at the art exhibition."
What does "remarkable" mean?
Ordinary
Extraordinary
Insignificant
Unimportant
The company decided to terminate the contract due to multiple violations of the agreement.
What does "terminate" mean?
Extend
End
Renew
Sign
"His explanation was so vague that no one understood what he meant."
What does "vague" mean?
Clear
Unclear
Accurate
Specific
After staying up all night studying, I felt lethargic and struggled to stay awake during class.
What does "lethargic" mean?
Energetic
Tired
Excited
Restless
"The teacher helped the student rectify his mistakes in the essay before submitting it."
What does "rectify" mean?
Correct
Ignore
Repeat
Increase
Original Sentence: The scientist’s findings were controversial among experts.
The scientist’s findings were widely accepted among experts.
The scientist’s findings were disputed among experts.
The scientist’s findings were ignored by experts.
The scientist’s findings were proved to be false.
Original Sentence: The artist’s work was praised by the critics.
The artist’s work was criticized by the critics.
The artist’s work was admired by the critics.
The artist’s work was ignored by the critics.
The artist’s work was rejected by the critics.
Original Sentence: The politician made a concise speech during the debate.
The politician made a long-winded speech during the debate.
The politician made a brief speech during the debate.
The politician made a confusing speech during the debate.
The politician made a pointless speech during the debate.
Original Sentence: The new policy will enhance the quality of education.
The new policy will reduce the quality of education.
The new policy will improve the quality of education.
The new policy will destroy the quality of education.
The new policy will weaken the quality of education.
Many experts believe that prolonged exposure to blue light from screens can affect sleep quality. What does "prolonged" most likely mean in this context?
Limited
Extended
Sudden
Infrequent
The scientist provided a comprehensive analysis of the data, ensuring that every aspect was covered. What does "comprehensive" mean?
Complete
Inaccurate
Basic
Brief
The government’s response to the crisis was swift, preventing further damage. What does "swift" mean?
Slow
Quick
Delayed
Careless
The new policy was implemented to curtail unnecessary expenses in the company. What does "curtail" mean?
Increase
Reduce
Justify
Expand
The ancient ruins were deteriorating due to exposure to harsh weather conditions. What does "deteriorating" mean?
Improving
Decaying
Strengthening
Expanding
Original Sentence: The scientist conducted an in-depth study on climate change.
The scientist performed a superficial study on climate change.
The scientist carried out a thorough study on climate change.
The scientist ignored the study on climate change.
The scientist discontinued his research on climate change.
Original Sentence: The company needs to adhere to the new regulations to avoid penalties.
The company must comply with the new regulations to avoid penalties.
The company should reject the new regulations to avoid penalties.
The company will violate the new regulations.
The company plans to delay the new regulations.
Original Sentence: The author’s explanation was ambiguous and left the readers confused.
The author’s explanation was clear and easily understood.
The author’s explanation was uncertain and unclear.
The author’s explanation was detailed and comprehensive.
The author’s explanation was logical and persuasive.
Original Sentence: The CEO made a prudent decision regarding the company’s financial future.
The CEO made a careless decision regarding the company’s financial future.
The CEO made a wise decision regarding the company’s financial future.
The CEO made a random decision regarding the company’s financial future.
The CEO made a reckless decision regarding the company’s financial future.
Original Sentence: The government took drastic measures to control the economic crisis.
The government took mild measures to control the economic crisis.
The government took extreme measures to control the economic crisis.
The government ignored the economic crisis.
The government delayed the economic response.
The new law will mitigate the negative impact of pollution. What does "mitigate" mean?
Increase
Reduce
Cause
Ignore
The ancient manuscript was preserved in the museum for future study. What does "preserved" mean?
Destroyed
Protected
Ignored
Replaced
Her comments were concise, making the report easy to understand. What does "concise" mean?
Short and clear
Lengthy and confusing
Unnecessary
Repetitive
The earthquake devastated the small town, leaving many people homeless. What does "devastated" mean?
Improved
Destroyed
Ignored
Rebuilt
His argument was compelling, and the jury was convinced. What does "compelling" mean?
Weak
Persuasive
Boring
Unconvincing
The scientist scrutinized the data before making conclusions. What does "scrutinized" mean?
Examined closely
Ignored
Created
Collected
The professor’s lecture was elaborate, providing detailed explanations. What does "elaborate" mean?
Detailed
Simple
Short
Incomplete
The company must comply with the new safety regulations. What does "comply" mean?
Obey
Violate
Ignore
Change
The scientist’s findings were contradictory to the previous research. What does "contradictory" mean?
Opposing
Similar
Identical
Supportive
The committee endorsed the new proposal after thorough discussion. What does "endorsed" mean?
Approved
Rejected
Ignored
Delayed
Original Sentence: The study demonstrates a strong connection between diet and health.
The study proves a strong connection between diet and health.
The study hides a strong connection between diet and health.
The study rejects a strong connection between diet and health.
The study ignores a strong connection between diet and health.
Original Sentence: The company is trying to eliminate unnecessary costs.
The company is trying to increase unnecessary costs.
The company is trying to remove unnecessary costs.
The company is trying to maintain unnecessary costs.
The company is trying to delay unnecessary costs.
Original Sentence: The outcome of the election surprised many people.
The result of the election surprised many people.
The cause of the election surprised many people.
The process of the election surprised many people.
The option of the election surprised many people.
Original Sentence: She was reluctant to share her personal experiences.
She was hesitant to share her personal experiences.
She was eager to share her personal experiences.
She was excited to share her personal experiences.
She was determined to share her personal experiences.
The government introduced a rigid law to prevent corruption. What does "rigid" mean?
Flexible
Strict
Weak
Optional
The employee was competent in handling difficult tasks. What does "competent" mean?
Skilled
Unqualified
Clumsy
Careless
The experiment was abandoned due to safety concerns. What does "abandoned" mean?
Stopped
Continued
Ignored
Postponed
The issue was negligible and did not affect the final results. What does "negligible" mean?
Insignificant
Serious
Important
Unavoidable
The lawyer provided a credible argument in court. What does "credible" mean?
Believable
Fake
Weak
Suspicious
The team is looking for an innovative solution to the problem. What does "innovative" mean?
Creative
Outdated
Simple
Useless
The author’s writing style is very lucid and easy to understand. What does "lucid" mean?
Clear
Confusing
Complex
Boring
The detective tried to unravel the mystery behind the crime. What does "unravel" mean?
Solve
Hide
Complicate
Ignore
The medicine had a potent effect on the patient’s condition. What does "potent" mean?
Strong
Weak
Slow
Useless
The manager was cautious about making quick decisions. What does "cautious" mean?
Careful
Reckless
Bold
Impatient
The company adopted a sustainable strategy for growth. What does "sustainable" mean?
Long-term
Temporary
Risky
Harmful
The scientist conducted a meticulous study of the data. What does "meticulous" mean?
Detailed
Careless
Rushed
Incomplete
The police were able to apprehend the suspect. What does "apprehend" mean?
Capture
Release
Ignore
Free
The professor’s explanation was redundant and repetitive. What does "redundant" mean?
Unnecessary
Essential
Precise
Interesting
The weather today is pleasant because the sun is shining, and there is a cool breeze.
What is a synonym for "pleasant"?
Harsh
Enjoyable
Dull
Boring
After winning the competition, he felt elated and couldn't stop smiling.
What is a synonym for "elated"?
Sad
Angry
Joyful
Bored
The cake my grandmother baked was scrumptious; everyone at the party wanted a second slice.
What is a synonym for "scrumptious"?
Tasteless
Delicious
Spicy
Bitter
After running for an hour, she felt weary and had to sit down to rest.
What is a synonym for "weary"?
Energetic
Exhausted
Excited
Nervous
The teacher gave a brief explanation, so the lesson lasted only five minutes.
What is a synonym for "brief"?
Short
Long
Complex
Boring
The scientist made sure the measurements were accurate so the experiment would be correct.
What is a synonym for "accurate"?
Wrong
Correct
Confusing
Interesting
Lisa is an intelligent student; she understands difficult math problems quickly.
What is a synonym for "intelligent"?
Smart
Lazy
Foolish
Stubborn
The road was hazardous because it was wet and slippery from the rain.
What is a synonym for "hazardous"?
Safe
Dangerous
Smooth
Wide
Mr. Johnson is a generous man; he donates money to charity and helps people in need.
What is a synonym for "generous"?
Stingy
Kind
Rude
Careless
The pyramids in Egypt are ancient; they were built thousands of years ago.
What is a synonym for "ancient"?
New
Modern
Old
Simple
The security guard was vigilant and carefully watched the building all night.
What is a synonym for "vigilant"?
Careless
Watchful
Lazy
Excited
The view from the mountain was breathtaking; the sky was pink, and the ocean stretched out endlessly.
What is a synonym for "breathtaking"?
Ugly
Dull
Stunning
Boring
The speaker was eloquent; he spoke clearly and confidently, and everyone listened carefully.
What is a synonym for "eloquent"?
Awkward
Fluent
Confusing
Silent
The actor was versatile because he could play both serious and funny roles perfectly.
What is a synonym for "versatile"?
Limited
Skillful
Confused
Ordinary
The firefighter was brave; he ran into the burning building to save a child
What is a synonym for "brave"?
Cowardly
Fearless
Nervous
Weak
She spoke in a serene voice, making everyone feel calm and relaxed.
What is a synonym for "serene"?
Calm
Loud
Angry
Confusing
His handwriting was legible, so everyone could read his notes easily.
What is a synonym for "legible"?
Messy
Readable
Confusing
Strange
The lawyer was persuasive and convinced the jury that his client was innocent.
What is a synonym for "persuasive"?
Convincing
Unclear
Dishonest
Nervous
The little boy was very curious; he kept asking questions about everything he saw.
What is a synonym for "curious"?
Lazy
Inquisitive
Boring
Distant
The gymnast was agile and moved quickly and gracefully on the balance beam.
What is a synonym for "agile"?
Clumsy
Flexible
Heavy
Tired
The students’ excitement was spontaneous; as soon as the teacher announced the trip, they started cheering loudly.
What is a synonym for "spontaneous"?
Planned
Unrehearsed
Cautious
Formal
The artist painted an exquisite portrait that looked so real it amazed everyone.
What is a synonym for "exquisite"?
Ordinary
Beautiful
Small
Basic
Even after failing several times, she remained resilient and kept trying until she succeeded.
What is a synonym for "resilient"?
Weak
Strong
Carefree
Foolish
The hotel room was immaculate; there was no dust or dirt anywhere
What is a synonym for "immaculate"?
Dirty
Spotless
Messy
Crowded
The businessman made a lucrative deal that earned him a lot of money.
What is a synonym for "lucrative"?
Profitable
Risky
Pointless
Small
The professor’s lecture was comprehensive; he covered every topic in detail.
What is a synonym for "comprehensive"?
Short
Detailed
Confusing
Unfinished
His joke was hilarious; everyone in the room laughed loudly.
What is a synonym for "hilarious"?
Funny
Boring
Confusing
Rude
The soccer team was cohesive; they worked together perfectly to win the game.
What is a synonym for "cohesive"?
Disorganized
United
Careless
Distracted
The scientist had an eccentric habit of talking to his plants as if they were people.
What is a synonym for "eccentric"?
Normal
Unusual
Kind
Predictable
The earthquake had catastrophic effects, destroying thousands of homes.
What is a synonym for "catastrophic"?
Disastrous
Successful
Expected
Beneficial
The company was prosperous, making more money each year.
What is a synonym for "prosperous"?
Rich
Poor
Unsuccessful
Average
The magician’s trick was mystifying, leaving the audience confused about how he did it.
What is a synonym for "mystifying"?
Fascinating
Simple
Clear
Boring
The teacher tried to facilitate the discussion by asking clear questions.
What is a synonym for "facilitate"?
Make easier
Block
Ignore
Stop
The police arrived to disperse the crowd that had gathered in the street.
What is a synonym for "disperse"?
Scatter
Gather
Help
Punish
The team was ecstatic after winning the championship.
What is a synonym for "ecstatic"?
Extremely happy
Angry
Sad
Tired
The mother admonished her son for not doing his homework.
What is a synonym for "admonished"?
Scolded
Praised
Hugged
Ignored
The athlete showed remarkable improvement after months of practice.
What is a synonym for "remarkable"?
Amazing
Small
Slow
Normal
The students were lethargic and had no energy after staying up all night studying.
What is a synonym for "lethargic"?
Tired
Excited
Active
Happy
The manager was stern and did not tolerate any mistakes from his employees.
What is a synonym for "stern"?
Strict
Kind
Lazy
Easygoing
The storm obliterated the small village, leaving nothing behind.
What is a synonym for "obliterated"?
Destroyed
Protected
Cleaned
Ignored
The politician’s speech was full of eloquence, and people were inspired by his words.
What is a synonym for "eloquence"?
Persuasive speech
Confusion
Boring stories
Anger
The detective had to scrutinize every detail to solve the mystery.
What is a synonym for "scrutinize"?
Examine carefully
Ignore
Destroy
Laugh at
The situation was dire, and we needed to act immediately.
What is a synonym for "dire"?
Very serious
Unimportant
Happy
Funny
The students were diligent in their studies and always completed their homework on time.
What is a synonym for "diligent"?
Hardworking
Lazy
Uninterested
Disobedient
His speech was succinct, expressing his ideas clearly in just a few words.
What is a synonym for "succinct"?
Brief
Long
Confusing
Funny
The teacher’s instructions were explicit, so everyone understood what to do.
What is a synonym for "explicit"?
Clear
Unclear
Wrong
Useless
The forest fire spread rapidly, covering a large area in just a few hours.
What is a synonym for "rapidly"?
Quickly
Slowly
Carefully
Secretly
She felt apprehensive before the exam because she hadn’t studied much.
What is a synonym for "apprehensive"?
Nervous
Excited
Happy
Confident
The ominous dark clouds warned us that a big storm was coming.
What is a synonym for "ominous"?
Threatening
Friendly
Bright
Harmless
His comments were trivial, so no one paid attention to them.
What is a synonym for "trivial"?
Unimportant
Very important
Interesting
Exciting
The athlete was tenacious in her training, never giving up despite the challenges.
What is a synonym for "tenacious"?
Indifferent
Weak
Persistent
Careless
The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that changed the way we understand genetics.
What is a synonym for "groundbreaking"?
Common
Traditional
Unimportant
Innovative
The novel was captivating, keeping readers engaged from start to finish.
What is a synonym for "captivating"?
Fascinating
Boring
Simple
Uninteresting
