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Choose the closest antonym of "Praiseworthy".
A. Reprehensible
B. Commendable
C. Laudable
D. Meritorious
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Reprehensible" is the closest antonym of "Praiseworthy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Praiseworthy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Falsify".
A. Mistake
B. Misinterpret
C. Misrepresent
D. Verify
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Verify" is the closest antonym of "Falsify". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Falsify".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Jovial".
A. Jolly
B. Genial
C. Saturnine
D. Convivial
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Saturnine" is the closest antonym of "Jovial". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Jovial".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Delight".
A. Enjoyment
B. Pleasure
C. Pain
D. Happiness
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Pain" is the closest antonym of "Delight". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Delight".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Important".
A. Significant
B. Expressive
C. Relevant
D. Trivial
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Trivial" is the closest antonym of "Important". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Important".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Sorry".
A. Glad
B. Grieved
C. Pained
D. Hurt
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Glad" is the closest antonym of "Sorry". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Sorry".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Occupation".
A. Employment
B. Avocation
C. Leisure
D. Possession
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Leisure" is the closest antonym of "Occupation". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Occupation".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Pacification".
A. Conciliation
B. Reconciliation
C. Reconcilement
D. Warfare
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Warfare" is the closest antonym of "Pacification". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Pacification".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Hoarse".
A. Harsh
B. Mellifluous
C. Grating
D. Husky
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Mellifluous" is the closest antonym of "Hoarse". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Hoarse".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Tumult".
A. Uproar
B. Ferment
C. Peace
D. Disturbance
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Peace" is the closest antonym of "Tumult". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Tumult".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Promontory".
A. Headland
B. Recess
C. Jutland
D. Cape
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Recess" is the closest antonym of "Promontory". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Promontory".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Embark".
A. Launch
B. Arrive
C. Euler
D. Start
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Arrive" is the closest antonym of "Embark". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Embark".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Strife".
A. Struggle
B. Contention
C. Peace
D. Contest
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Peace" is the closest antonym of "Strife". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Strife".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Superfluity".
A. Redundance
B. Necessity
C. Needlessness
D. Supererogation
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Necessity" is the closest antonym of "Superfluity". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Superfluity".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Romance".
A. Fable
B. Fiction
C. Fact
D. Novel
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Fact" is the closest antonym of "Romance". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Romance".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Confront".
A. Countenance
B. Oppose
C. Face
D. Encounter
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Countenance" is the closest antonym of "Confront". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Confront".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Dowdy".
A. Dull
B. Shabby
C. Common
D. Modish
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Modish" is the closest antonym of "Dowdy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Dowdy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Neutralize".
A. Aggravate
B. Counteract
C. Compensate
D. Counterbalance
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Aggravate" is the closest antonym of "Neutralize". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Neutralize".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Impeach".
A. Accuse
B. Arraign
C. Acquit
D. Indict
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Acquit" is the closest antonym of "Impeach". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Impeach".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Slow".
A. Active
B. Sluggish
C. Inactive
D. Inert
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Active" is the closest antonym of "Slow". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Slow".