Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Deaden".
A. Benumb
B. Paralyze
C. Blunt
D. Enliven
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Enliven" is the closest antonym of "Deaden". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Deaden".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Damage".
A. Injury
B. Compensation
C. Hurt
D. Loss
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Compensation" is the closest antonym of "Damage". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Damage".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Heart".
A. Core
B. Nucleus
C. Exterior
D. Kernel
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Exterior" is the closest antonym of "Heart". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Heart".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Accelerate".
A. Hasten
B. Urge
C. Expedite
D. Obstruct
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Obstruct" is the closest antonym of "Accelerate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Accelerate".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Consecrate".
A. Desecrate
B. Dedicate
C. Devote
D. Enshrine
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Desecrate" is the closest antonym of "Consecrate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Consecrate".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Shrink".
A. Contract
B. Shrivel
C. Stretch
D. Withdraw
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Stretch" is the closest antonym of "Shrink". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Shrink".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Familiar".
A. Strange
B. Household
C. Common
D. Free
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Strange" is the closest antonym of "Familiar". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Familiar".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Foreign".
A. Native
B. Strange
C. Exotic
D. Outlandish
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Native" is the closest antonym of "Foreign". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Foreign".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Enlighten".
A. Illumine
B. Edify
C. Instruct
D. Confound
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Confound" is the closest antonym of "Enlighten". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Enlighten".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Begin".
A. Conclude
B. Initiate
C. Commence
D. Prepare
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Conclude" is the closest antonym of "Begin". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Begin".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Civic".
A. Municipal
B. Rural
C. Corporate
D. Urbane
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Rural" is the closest antonym of "Civic". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Civic".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the antonym of “Arduous”.
A. Easy
B. Laborious
C. Strenuous
D. Difficult
Correct Answer: A
Arduous means difficult and tiring; easy means requiring little effort.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Zenith”.
A. Nadir
B. Peak
C. Summit
D. Climax
Correct Answer: A
Zenith means the highest point; nadir means the lowest point.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Wary”.
A. Cautious
B. Alert
C. Watchful
D. Trusting
Correct Answer: D
Wary means cautious and suspicious; trusting means willing to believe others.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Vindicate”.
A. Condemn
B. Justify
C. Clear
D. Defend
Correct Answer: A
Vindicate means to clear from blame; condemn means to express strong disapproval.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Versatile”.
A. Flexible
B. Adaptable
C. Limited
D. Multi-skilled
Correct Answer: C
Versatile means able to perform many functions; limited means restricted in range.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Vacant”.
A. Unfilled
B. Available
C. Occupied
D. Empty
Correct Answer: C
Vacant means empty or unoccupied; occupied means being used or filled.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the antonym of “Unanimous”.
A. Divided
B. United
C. Collective
D. Agreed
Correct Answer: A
Unanimous means fully agreed; divided means holding different opinions.
Precis & Composition
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Choose the antonym of “Transparent”.
A. Visible
B. Lucid
C. Clear
D. Opaque
Correct Answer: D
Transparent allows light to pass through; opaque does not.
Precis & Composition
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Choose the antonym of “Subtle”.
A. Obvious
B. Delicate
C. Indirect
D. Faint
Correct Answer: A
Subtle means not immediately obvious; obvious means easily seen or understood.