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Choose the closest antonym of "Nonsense".
A. Absurdity
B. Sense
C. Trash
D. Folly
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Sense" is the closest antonym of "Nonsense". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Nonsense".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Pertinent".
A. Related
B. Connected
C. Alien
D. Appertaining
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Alien" is the closest antonym of "Pertinent". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Pertinent".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Protect".
A. Defend
B. Fortify
C. Guard
D. Betray
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Betray" is the closest antonym of "Protect". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Protect".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Obscure".
A. Dark
B. Dim
C. Lowering
D. Distinct
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Distinct" is the closest antonym of "Obscure". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Obscure".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Ridiculous".
A. Laughable
B. Ludicrous
C. Droll
D. Grave
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Grave" is the closest antonym of "Ridiculous". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Ridiculous".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Persuade".
A. Deter
B. Induce
C. Influence
D. Incline
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Deter" is the closest antonym of "Persuade". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Persuade".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Cover".
A. Hide
B. Conceal
C. Reveal
D. Cloak
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Reveal" is the closest antonym of "Cover". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Cover".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Ally".
A. Friend
B. Companion
C. Supporter
D. Adversary
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Adversary" is the closest antonym of "Ally". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Ally".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Coerce".
A. Persuade
B. Restrain
C. Inhibit
D. Impel
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Persuade" is the closest antonym of "Coerce". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Coerce".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Provide".
A. Withhold
B. Prepare
C. Arrange
D. Procure
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Withhold" is the closest antonym of "Provide". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Provide".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Weaken".
A. Debilitate
B. Strengthen
C. Enfeeble
D. Enervate
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Strengthen" is the closest antonym of "Weaken". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Weaken".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Genial".
A. Warm
B. Cordial
C. Balmy
D. Harsh
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Harsh" is the closest antonym of "Genial". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Genial".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Integrate".
A. Sum
B. Dismember
C. Complete
D. Solidity
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Dismember" is the closest antonym of "Integrate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Integrate".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Demur".
A. Dubitate
B. Acquiesce
C. Hesitate
D. Halt
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Acquiesce" is the closest antonym of "Demur". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Demur".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Allay".
A. Soothe
B. Rouse
C. Alleviate
D. Repress
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Rouse" is the closest antonym of "Allay". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Allay".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Bonus".
A. Mulct
B. Premium
C. Douceur
D. Boon
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Mulct" is the closest antonym of "Bonus". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Bonus".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Accommodating".
A. Selfish
B. Kind
C. Unselfish
D. Obliging
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Selfish" is the closest antonym of "Accommodating". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Accommodating".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Heavy".
A. Agile
B. Weighty
C. Ponderous
D. Inert
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Agile" is the closest antonym of "Heavy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Heavy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Expand".
A. Swell
B. Contract
C. Dilate
D. Spread
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Contract" is the closest antonym of "Expand". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Expand".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Dirt".
A. Foulness
B. Ablution
C. Dung
D. Filth
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Ablution" is the closest antonym of "Dirt". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Dirt".