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Choose the closest antonym of "Proud".
A. Arrogant
B. Haughty
C. Humble
D. Imperious
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Humble" is the closest antonym of "Proud". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Proud".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Inspiration".
A. Poesy
B. Frenzy
C. Impulse
D. Learning
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Learning" is the closest antonym of "Inspiration". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Inspiration".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Adversity".
A. Misfortune
B. Misery
C. Calamity
D. Prosperity
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Prosperity" is the closest antonym of "Adversity". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Adversity".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Open".
A. Unclose
B. Close
C. Explain
D. Disclose
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Close" is the closest antonym of "Open". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Open".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Sullen".
A. Gloomy
B. Heavy
C. Bright
D. Dismal
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Bright" is the closest antonym of "Sullen". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Sullen".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Quarrelsome".
A. Peaceable
B. Choleric
C. Irascible
D. Petulant
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Peaceable" is the closest antonym of "Quarrelsome". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Quarrelsome".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Loose".
A. Untie
B. Unfasten
C. Fasten
D. Let
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Fasten" is the closest antonym of "Loose". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Loose".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Stand".
A. Rest
B. Remain
C. Move
D. Stop
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Move" is the closest antonym of "Stand". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Stand".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Peaceable".
A. Unwarlike
B. Inoffensive
C. Pugnacious
D. Quiet
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Pugnacious" is the closest antonym of "Peaceable". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Peaceable".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Alacrity".
A. Reluctance
B. Quickness
C. Readiness
D. Briskness
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Reluctance" is the closest antonym of "Alacrity". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Alacrity".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Chaste".
A. Pure
B. Meretricious
C. Modest
D. Uncontaminated
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Meretricious" is the closest antonym of "Chaste". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Chaste".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Conform".
A. Vary
B. Agree
C. Consent
D. Harmonize
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Vary" is the closest antonym of "Conform". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Conform".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Recovery".
A. Loss
B. Repossession
C. Regaining
D. Reinstatement
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Loss" is the closest antonym of "Recovery". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Recovery".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Scarcity".
A. Abundance
B. Deficiency
C. Lack
D. Infrequency
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Abundance" is the closest antonym of "Scarcity". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Scarcity".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Proceed".
A. Move
B. Pass
C. Recede
D. Advance
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Recede" is the closest antonym of "Proceed". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Proceed".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Seduce".
A. Tempt
B. Entice
C. Compel
D. Allure
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Compel" is the closest antonym of "Seduce". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Seduce".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Genuine".
A. Authentic
B. Spurious
C. True
D. Real
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Spurious" is the closest antonym of "Genuine". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Genuine".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Wrap".
A. Wind
B. Fold
C. Muffle
D. Develop
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Develop" is the closest antonym of "Wrap". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Wrap".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Disabuse".
A. Deceive
B. Undeceive
C. Inform
D. Correct
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Deceive" is the closest antonym of "Disabuse". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Disabuse".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Simplicity".
A. Artlessness
B. Guile
C. Sincerity
D. Plainness
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Guile" is the closest antonym of "Simplicity". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Simplicity".