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Choose the closest antonym of "Serene".
A. Clear
B. Tempestuous
C. Calm
D. Unruffled
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Tempestuous" is the closest antonym of "Serene". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Serene".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Fragile".
A. Delicate
B. Frail
C. Tough
D. Brittle
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Tough" is the closest antonym of "Fragile". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Fragile".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Metaphorical".
A. Literal
B. Figurative
C. Symbolical
D. Allegorical
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Literal" is the closest antonym of "Metaphorical". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Metaphorical".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Torture".
A. Agony
B. Anguish
C. Rapture
D. Racking
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Rapture" is the closest antonym of "Torture". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Torture".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Vice".
A. Corruption
B. Virtue
C. Fault
D. Defect
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Virtue" is the closest antonym of "Vice". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Vice".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Deduct".
A. Subtract
B. Bate
C. Add
D. Remove
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Add" is the closest antonym of "Deduct". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Deduct".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Abundant".
A. Plentiful
B. Scarce
C. Copious
D. Plenteous
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Scarce" is the closest antonym of "Abundant". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Abundant".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Master".
A. Lord
B. Ruler
C. Servant
D. Governor
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Servant" is the closest antonym of "Master". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Master".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Vanish".
A. Disappear
B. Loom
C. Dissolve
D. Melt
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Loom" is the closest antonym of "Vanish". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Vanish".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Comfortable".
A. Snug
B. Satisfied
C. Miserable
D. Pleasant
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Miserable" is the closest antonym of "Comfortable". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Comfortable".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Soil".
A. Stain
B. Tarnish
C. Begrime
D. Absterge
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Absterge" is the closest antonym of "Soil". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Soil".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Treachery".
A. Insidiousness
B. Faithlessness
C. Fidelity
D. Perjury
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Fidelity" is the closest antonym of "Treachery". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Treachery".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Buoyant".
A. Sprightly
B. Spirited
C. Heavy
D. Vivacious
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Heavy" is the closest antonym of "Buoyant". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Buoyant".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Pittance".
A. Profusion
B. Dole
C. Driblet
D. Drop
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Profusion" is the closest antonym of "Pittance". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Pittance".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Seek".
A. Avoid
B. Search
C. Inquire
D. Pursue
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Avoid" is the closest antonym of "Seek". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Seek".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Endear".
A. Attach
B. Alienate
C. Conciliate
D. Gain
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Alienate" is the closest antonym of "Endear". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Endear".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Source".
A. Rise
B. Termination
C. Origin
D. Spring
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Termination" is the closest antonym of "Source". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Source".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Denounce".
A. Applaud
B. Reprobate
C. Decry
D. Proscribe
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Applaud" is the closest antonym of "Denounce". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Denounce".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Saturnine".
A. Dull
B. Jovial
C. Heavy
D. Grave
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Jovial" is the closest antonym of "Saturnine". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Saturnine".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Exceptional".
A. Rare
B. Peculiar
C. Uncommon
D. Common
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Common" is the closest antonym of "Exceptional". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Exceptional".