Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Stifle".
A. Choke
B. Suffocate
C. Promulgate
D. Throttle
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Promulgate" is the closest antonym of "Stifle". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Stifle".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Cause".
A. Source
B. Origin
C. Producer
D. Effect
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Effect" is the closest antonym of "Cause". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Cause".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Lout".
A. Clown
B. Cockney
C. Looby
D. Clodhopper
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Cockney" is the closest antonym of "Lout". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Lout".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Effect".
A. Result
B. Cause
C. Consequence
D. Issue
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Cause" is the closest antonym of "Effect". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Effect".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Reveal".
A. Conceal
B. Unveil
C. Disclose
D. Show
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Conceal" is the closest antonym of "Reveal". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Reveal".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Cheerful".
A. Lively
B. Bright
C. Happy
D. Dull
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Dull" is the closest antonym of "Cheerful". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Cheerful".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Compliment".
A. Homage
B. Courtesy
C. Insult
D. Flattery
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Insult" is the closest antonym of "Compliment". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Compliment".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Rational".
A. Sane
B. Silly
C. Sound
D. Intelligent
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Silly" is the closest antonym of "Rational". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Rational".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Circuitous".
A. Indirect
B. Tortuous
C. Devious
D. Straight
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Straight" is the closest antonym of "Circuitous". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Circuitous".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Differ".
A. Vary
B. Dissent
C. Disagree
D. Agree
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Agree" is the closest antonym of "Differ". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Differ".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Immediate".
A. Remote
B. Proximate
C. Contiguous
D. Present
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Remote" is the closest antonym of "Immediate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Immediate".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Pleasure".
A. Enjoyment
B. Gratification
C. Pain
D. Sensuality
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Pain" is the closest antonym of "Pleasure". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Pleasure".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Tough".
A. Soft
B. Resistent
C. Stubborn
D. Lentous
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Soft" is the closest antonym of "Tough". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Tough".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Irreprovable".
A. Irreproachable
B. Irreprehensible
C. Reprehensible
D. Unexceptionable
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Reprehensible" is the closest antonym of "Irreprovable". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Irreprovable".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Awkward".
A. Clever
B. Ungainly
C. Clownish
D. Clumsy
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Clever" is the closest antonym of "Awkward". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Awkward".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Diffuse".
A. Discursive
B. Epigrammatic
C. Prolix
D. Verbose
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Epigrammatic" is the closest antonym of "Diffuse". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Diffuse".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Plebeian".
A. Low
B. Patrician
C. Vulgar
D. Lowborn
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Patrician" is the closest antonym of "Plebeian". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Plebeian".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Thaw".
A. Dissolve
B. Melt
C. Congeal
D. Liquefy
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Congeal" is the closest antonym of "Thaw". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Thaw".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Precious".
A. Dear
B. Valuable
C. Costly
D. Worthless
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Worthless" is the closest antonym of "Precious". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Precious".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Coarse".
A. Fine
B. Common
C. Ordinary
D. Indelicate
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Fine" is the closest antonym of "Coarse". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Coarse".