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Choose the closest antonym of "Query".
A. Answer
B. Question
C. Interrogation
D. Inquiry
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Answer" is the closest antonym of "Query". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Query".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Droop".
A. Sink
B. Flag
C. Revive
D. Decline
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Revive" is the closest antonym of "Droop". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Droop".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Jocose".
A. Humorous
B. Serious
C. Funny
D. Jocular
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Serious" is the closest antonym of "Jocose". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Jocose".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Desecrate".
A. Dedicate
B. Profane
C. Secularize
D. Misuse
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Dedicate" is the closest antonym of "Desecrate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Desecrate".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Credit".
A. Shame
B. Belief
C. Trustworthiness
D. Reputation
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Shame" is the closest antonym of "Credit". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Credit".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Irrecoverable".
A. Past
B. Hopeless
C. Lost
D. Redeemable
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Redeemable" is the closest antonym of "Irrecoverable". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Irrecoverable".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Concourse".
A. Assembly
B. Assemblage
C. Crowd
D. Conclave
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Conclave" is the closest antonym of "Concourse". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Concourse".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Natural".
A. Intrinsic
B. Abnormal
C. Eventual
D. Regular
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Abnormal" is the closest antonym of "Natural". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Natural".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Dismiss".
A. Banish
B. Discard
C. Detain
D. Abandon
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Detain" is the closest antonym of "Dismiss". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Dismiss".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Crew".
A. Bevy
B. Complement
C. Company
D. Gang
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Bevy" is the closest antonym of "Crew". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Crew".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Beneath".
A. Below
B. Underneath
C. Under
D. Above
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Above" is the closest antonym of "Beneath". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Beneath".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Overvalue".
A. Overestimate
B. Overprize
C. Overrate
D. Underestimate
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Underestimate" is the closest antonym of "Overvalue". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Overvalue".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Gaudy".
A. Tawdry
B. Fine
C. Meretricious
D. Chaste
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Chaste" is the closest antonym of "Gaudy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Gaudy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Fail".
A. Fall
B. Miss
C. Surpass
D. Miscarry
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Surpass" is the closest antonym of "Fail". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Fail".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Scrutiny".
A. Search
B. Oversight
C. Investigation
D. Sifting
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Oversight" is the closest antonym of "Scrutiny". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Scrutiny".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Bold".
A. Courageous
B. Fearless
C. Timid
D. Adventurous
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Timid" is the closest antonym of "Bold". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Bold".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Fame".
A. Silence
B. Report
C. Rumor
D. Bruit
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Silence" is the closest antonym of "Fame". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Fame".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Patrician".
A. Plebeian
B. Noble
C. Senator
D. Aristocratic
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Plebeian" is the closest antonym of "Patrician". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Patrician".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Corps".
A. Body
B. Host
C. Regiment
D. Band
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Host" is the closest antonym of "Corps". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Corps".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Acquiesce".
A. Assent
B. Demur
C. Concur
D. Repose
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Demur" is the closest antonym of "Acquiesce". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Acquiesce".