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Choose the closest antonym of "Body".
A. Spirit
B. Substance
C. Mass
D. Whole
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Spirit" is the closest antonym of "Body". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Body".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Triumph".
A. Victory
B. Defeat
C. Success
D. Ovation
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Defeat" is the closest antonym of "Triumph". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Triumph".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Avenue".
A. Approach
B. Adit
C. Egress
D. Access
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Egress" is the closest antonym of "Avenue". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Avenue".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Forbidding".
A. Repulsive
B. Attractive
C. Deterrent
D. Prohibitory
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Attractive" is the closest antonym of "Forbidding". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Forbidding".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Aggravate".
A. Exasperate
B. Soothe
C. Provoke
D. Wound
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Soothe" is the closest antonym of "Aggravate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Aggravate".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Stretch".
A. Extend
B. Expand
C. Shrink
D. Elongate
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Shrink" is the closest antonym of "Stretch". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Stretch".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Condemn".
A. Blame
B. Convict
C. Absolve
D. Reprove
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Absolve" is the closest antonym of "Condemn". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Condemn".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Wound".
A. Rend
B. Cut
C. Hurt
D. Heal
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Heal" is the closest antonym of "Wound". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Wound".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Escape".
A. Encounter
B. Elude
C. Decamp
D. Abscond
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Encounter" is the closest antonym of "Escape". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Escape".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Benediction".
A. Blessing
B. Commendation
C. Approval
D. Curse
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Curse" is the closest antonym of "Benediction". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Benediction".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Abjure".
A. Renounce
B. Deny
C. Profess
D. Apostatize
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Profess" is the closest antonym of "Abjure". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Abjure".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Reassure".
A. Intimidate
B. Rally
C. Restore
D. Encourage
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Intimidate" is the closest antonym of "Reassure". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Reassure".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Worthless".
A. Cheap
B. Costly
C. Vile
D. Valueless
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Costly" is the closest antonym of "Worthless". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Worthless".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Equable".
A. Uniform
B. Regular
C. Fitful
D. Proportionate
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Fitful" is the closest antonym of "Equable". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Equable".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Confound".
A. Classify
B. Confuse
C. Disorder
D. Trouble
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Classify" is the closest antonym of "Confound". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Confound".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Economize".
A. Husband
B. Waste
C. Develop
D. Utilize
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Waste" is the closest antonym of "Economize". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Economize".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Bigoted".
A. Prejudiced
B. Broad
C. Intolerant
D. Onesided
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Broad" is the closest antonym of "Bigoted". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Bigoted".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Proud".
A. Arrogant
B. Haughty
C. Humble
D. Imperious
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Humble" is the closest antonym of "Proud". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Proud".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Inspiration".
A. Poesy
B. Frenzy
C. Impulse
D. Learning
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Learning" is the closest antonym of "Inspiration". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Inspiration".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Adversity".
A. Misfortune
B. Misery
C. Calamity
D. Prosperity
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Prosperity" is the closest antonym of "Adversity". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Adversity".