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Choose the closest antonym of "Retain".
A. Keep
B. Abandon
C. Hold
D. Restrain
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Abandon" is the closest antonym of "Retain". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Retain".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Hide".
A. Conceal
B. Exhibit
C. Secrete
D. Mask
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Exhibit" is the closest antonym of "Hide". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Hide".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Public".
A. Open
B. Close
C. Notorious
D. Common
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Close" is the closest antonym of "Public". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Public".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Antagonism".
A. Hostility
B. Opposition
C. Animosity
D. Amity
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Amity" is the closest antonym of "Antagonism". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Antagonism".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Large".
A. Big
B. Small
C. Bulky
D. Extensive
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Small" is the closest antonym of "Large". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Large".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Cream".
A. Marrow
B. Dregs
C. Pith
D. Gist
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Dregs" is the closest antonym of "Cream". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Cream".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Address".
A. Avoid
B. Accost
C. Greet
D. Salute
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Avoid" is the closest antonym of "Address". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Address".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Affluence".
A. Abundance
B. Penury
C. Plenty
D. Wealth
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Penury" is the closest antonym of "Affluence". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Affluence".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Continue".
A. Last
B. Stop
C. Persist
D. Endure
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Stop" is the closest antonym of "Continue". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Continue".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Bevy".
A. Assembly
B. Parterre
C. Crew
D. Galaxy
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Crew" is the closest antonym of "Bevy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Bevy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Exaggerate".
A. Amplify
B. Enlarge
C. Heighten
D. Disparage
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Disparage" is the closest antonym of "Exaggerate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Exaggerate".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Restore".
A. Return
B. Abstract
C. Replace
D. Refund
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Abstract" is the closest antonym of "Restore". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Restore".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Concentrate".
A. Assemble
B. Converge
C. Muster
D. Disperse
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Disperse" is the closest antonym of "Concentrate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Concentrate".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Fierce".
A. Wild
B. Savage
C. Violent
D. Mild
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Mild" is the closest antonym of "Fierce". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Fierce".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Scholar".
A. Pupil
B. Teacher
C. Learner
D. Disciple
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Teacher" is the closest antonym of "Scholar". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Scholar".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Loss".
A. Mislaying
B. Dropping
C. Forfeiture
D. Recovery
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Recovery" is the closest antonym of "Loss". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Loss".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Refuse".
A. Deny
B. Withhold
C. Yield
D. Reject
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Yield" is the closest antonym of "Refuse". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Refuse".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Senile".
A. Juvenile
B. Aged
C. Imbecile
D. Doting
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Juvenile" is the closest antonym of "Senile". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Senile".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Termination".
A. Ending
B. Beginning
C. Conclusion
D. Fulfilment
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Beginning" is the closest antonym of "Termination". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Termination".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Humane".
A. Benign
B. Kind
C. Tender
D. Cruel
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Cruel" is the closest antonym of "Humane". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Humane".