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Choose the closest antonym of "Aback".
A. Backwards
B. Ahead
C. Rearwards
D. Aft
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Ahead" is the closest antonym of "Aback". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Aback".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Despoil".
A. Adorn
B. Strip
C. Denude
D. Ravage
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Adorn" is the closest antonym of "Despoil". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Despoil".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Entreat".
A. Command
B. Implore
C. Obsecrate
D. Beg
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Command" is the closest antonym of "Entreat". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Entreat".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Disruption".
A. Union
B. Disintegration
C. Discord
D. Dissension
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Union" is the closest antonym of "Disruption". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Disruption".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Tardy".
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Sluggish
D. Dilatory
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Quick" is the closest antonym of "Tardy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Tardy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Ignoble".
A. Noble
B. Moun
C. Base
D. Dishonorable
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Noble" is the closest antonym of "Ignoble". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Ignoble".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Assert".
A. Waive
B. Asseverate
C. Declare
D. Pronounce
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Waive" is the closest antonym of "Assert". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Assert".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Apathy".
A. Indifference
B. Insensibility
C. Anxiety
D. Insusceptibility
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Anxiety" is the closest antonym of "Apathy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Apathy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Torpid".
A. Numb
B. Lively
C. Lifeless
D. Senseless
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Lively" is the closest antonym of "Torpid". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Torpid".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Valuable".
A. Precious
B. Costly
C. Estimable
D. Vile
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Vile" is the closest antonym of "Valuable". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Valuable".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Change".
A. Vary
B. Fix
C. Alter
D. Modify
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Fix" is the closest antonym of "Change". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Change".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Yielding".
A. Conceding
B. Producing
C. Surrendering
D. Stiff
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Stiff" is the closest antonym of "Yielding". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Yielding".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Inflame".
A. Cool
B. Fire
C. Kindle
D. Excite
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Cool" is the closest antonym of "Inflame". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Inflame".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Mass".
A. Lump
B. Body
C. Bulk
D. Fragment
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Fragment" is the closest antonym of "Mass". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Mass".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Falsehood".
A. Untruth
B. Error
C. Fallacy
D. Fact
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Fact" is the closest antonym of "Falsehood". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Falsehood".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Depression".
A. Lowering
B. Degradation
C. Debasement
D. Elevation
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Elevation" is the closest antonym of "Depression". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Depression".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Glassy".
A. Vitreous
B. Rough
C. Smooth
D. Polished
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Rough" is the closest antonym of "Glassy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Glassy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Penalty".
A. Pain
B. Punishment
C. Premium
D. Forfeiture
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Premium" is the closest antonym of "Penalty". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Penalty".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Transient".
A. Fleeting
B. Fugitive
C. Transitory
D. Perpetual
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Perpetual" is the closest antonym of "Transient". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Transient".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Unite".
A. Join
B. Combine
C. Sever
D. Link
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Sever" is the closest antonym of "Unite". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Unite".