Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Contend".
A. Strive
B. Concede
C. Compete
D. Cope
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Concede" is the closest antonym of "Contend". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Contend".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Detain".
A. Dismiss
B. Stay
C. Keep
D. Arrest
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Dismiss" is the closest antonym of "Detain". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Detain".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Ancient".
A. Old
B. Antiquated
C. New
D. Oldfashioned
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "New" is the closest antonym of "Ancient". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Ancient".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Heat".
A. Coolness
B. Warmth
C. Ardor
D. Passion
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Coolness" is the closest antonym of "Heat". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Heat".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Purpose".
A. Intend
B. Determine
C. Design
D. Chance
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Chance" is the closest antonym of "Purpose". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Purpose".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Supercilious".
A. Haughty
B. Contemptuous
C. Disdainful
D. Affable
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Affable" is the closest antonym of "Supercilious". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Supercilious".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Deter".
A. Move
B. Warn
C. Stop
D. Dissuade
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Move" is the closest antonym of "Deter". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Deter".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Stale".
A. Vapid
B. Tasteless
C. Fresh
D. Threadbare
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Fresh" is the closest antonym of "Stale". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Stale".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Eternal".
A. Ephemeral
B. Infinite
C. Endless
D. Everlasting
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Ephemeral" is the closest antonym of "Eternal". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Eternal".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Corrupt".
A. Spoil
B. Mend
C. Deteriorate
D. Impair
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Mend" is the closest antonym of "Corrupt". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Corrupt".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Sibilation".
A. Acclamation
B. Hissing
C. Outcry
D. Disfavor
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Acclamation" is the closest antonym of "Sibilation". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Sibilation".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Sacred".
A. Holy
B. Divine
C. Profane
D. Hallowed
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Profane" is the closest antonym of "Sacred". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Sacred".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Blunt".
A. Sharp
B. Dull
C. Obtuse
D. Pointless
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Sharp" is the closest antonym of "Blunt". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Blunt".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Prosecute".
A. Abandon
B. Follow
C. Pursue
D. Investigate
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Abandon" is the closest antonym of "Prosecute". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Prosecute".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Afford".
A. Produce
B. Supply
C. Give
D. Withhold
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Withhold" is the closest antonym of "Afford". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Afford".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Deep".
A. Shallow
B. Profound
C. Subterranean
D. Submerged
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Shallow" is the closest antonym of "Deep". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Deep".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Temperate".
A. Moderate
B. Torrid
C. Abstemious
D. Reasonable
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Torrid" is the closest antonym of "Temperate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Temperate".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Hoard".
A. Treasure
B. Accumulate
C. Husband
D. Waste
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Waste" is the closest antonym of "Hoard". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Hoard".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Analysis".
A. Dissection
B. Separation
C. Anatomy
D. Composition
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Composition" is the closest antonym of "Analysis". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Analysis".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Prolix".
A. Diffuse
B. Lengthy
C. Terse
D. Tedious
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Terse" is the closest antonym of "Prolix". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Prolix".