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Choose the closest antonym of "Defect".
A. Shortcoming
B. Omission
C. Fault
D. Emendation
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Emendation" is the closest antonym of "Defect". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Defect".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Profane".
A. Unconsecrated
B. Secular
C. Temporal
D. Holy
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Holy" is the closest antonym of "Profane". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Profane".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Transgress".
A. Keep
B. Break
C. Violate
D. Pass
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Keep" is the closest antonym of "Transgress". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Transgress".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Accountable".
A. Responsible
B. Absolute
C. Liable
D. Amenable
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Absolute" is the closest antonym of "Accountable". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Accountable".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Scarify".
A. Salve
B. Cut
C. Scratch
D. Incise
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Salve" is the closest antonym of "Scarify". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Scarify".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Crude".
A. Raw
B. Undigested
C. Ripe
D. Unconsidered
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Ripe" is the closest antonym of "Crude". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Crude".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Enable".
A. Hinder
B. Empower
C. Strengthen
D. Qualify
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Hinder" is the closest antonym of "Enable". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Enable".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Antagonist".
A. Adversary
B. Abettor
C. Opponent
D. Rival
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Abettor" is the closest antonym of "Antagonist". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Antagonist".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Negative".
A. Denying
B. Positive
C. Privative
D. Disclaiming
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Positive" is the closest antonym of "Negative". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Negative".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Sturdy".
A. Weak
B. Thickset
C. Strong
D. Stout
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Weak" is the closest antonym of "Sturdy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Sturdy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Betray".
A. Protect
B. Deceive
C. Delude
D. Dupe
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Protect" is the closest antonym of "Betray". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Betray".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Intumescence".
A. Swelling
B. Protuberance
C. Turgescence
D. Subsidence
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Subsidence" is the closest antonym of "Intumescence". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Intumescence".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Excavate".
A. Dig
B. Bury
C. Hollow
D. Trench
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Bury" is the closest antonym of "Excavate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Excavate".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Thrust".
A. Push
B. Drive
C. Draw
D. Force
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Draw" is the closest antonym of "Thrust". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Thrust".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Prize".
A. Penalty
B. Booty
C. Spoil
D. Plunder
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Penalty" is the closest antonym of "Prize". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Prize".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Elevation".
A. Depression
B. Height
C. Rise
D. Raising
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Depression" is the closest antonym of "Elevation". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Elevation".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Confirm".
A. Weaken
B. Strengthen
C. Stabilitate
D. Establish
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Weaken" is the closest antonym of "Confirm". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Confirm".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Paltry".
A. Noble
B. Mean
C. Shabby
D. Shuffling
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Noble" is the closest antonym of "Paltry". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Paltry".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Universal".
A. All
B. Partial
C. Embracing
D. Total
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Partial" is the closest antonym of "Universal". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Universal".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Affirm".
A. Assert
B. Swear
C. Testify
D. Deny
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Deny" is the closest antonym of "Affirm". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Affirm".