Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Ordinary".
A. Settled
B. Extraordinary
C. Wonted
D. Conventional
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Extraordinary" is the closest antonym of "Ordinary". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Ordinary".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Obloquy".
A. Censure
B. Blame
C. Defamation
D. Acclamation
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Acclamation" is the closest antonym of "Obloquy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Obloquy".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Garrulity".
A. Verbosity
B. Loquacity
C. Talkativeness
D. Reticence
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Reticence" is the closest antonym of "Garrulity". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Garrulity".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Smooth".
A. Rough
B. Even
C. Plain
D. Level
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Rough" is the closest antonym of "Smooth". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Smooth".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Kind".
A. Benevolent
B. Benign
C. Severe
D. Tender
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Severe" is the closest antonym of "Kind". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Kind".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Council".
A. Cabinet
B. Bureau
C. Chamber
D. Cabal
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Cabal" is the closest antonym of "Council". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Council".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Waive".
A. Forego
B. Abandon
C. Enforce
D. Mit
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Enforce" is the closest antonym of "Waive". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Waive".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Flexible".
A. Pliant
B. Rigid
C. Lithe
D. Supple
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Rigid" is the closest antonym of "Flexible". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Flexible".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Cool".
A. Ventilate
B. Refrigerate
C. Warm
D. Allay
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Warm" is the closest antonym of "Cool". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Cool".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Artful".
A. Cunning
B. Designing
C. Maneuvering
D. Simple
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Simple" is the closest antonym of "Artful". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Artful".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Usual".
A. Common
B. Customary
C. Exceptional
D. Ordinary
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Exceptional" is the closest antonym of "Usual". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Usual".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Endanger".
A. Imperil
B. Expose
C. Protect
D. Jeopardize
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Protect" is the closest antonym of "Endanger". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Endanger".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Alien".
A. Foreign
B. Strange
C. Pertinent
D. Undomesticated
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Pertinent" is the closest antonym of "Alien". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Alien".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Afore".
A. Precedent
B. Antecedent
C. After
D. Foregoing
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "After" is the closest antonym of "Afore". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Afore".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Bashful".
A. Modest
B. Bold
C. Diffident
D. Shy
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Bold" is the closest antonym of "Bashful". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Bashful".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Specimen".
A. Anomaly
B. Sample
C. Mode
D. Pattern
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Anomaly" is the closest antonym of "Specimen". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Specimen".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Pleasant".
A. Obnoxious
B. Grateful
C. Agreeable
D. Acceptable
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Obnoxious" is the closest antonym of "Pleasant". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Pleasant".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Abrogate".
A. Abolish
B. Cancel
C. Annul
D. Confirm
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Confirm" is the closest antonym of "Abrogate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Abrogate".
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Futile".
A. Effective
B. Weak
C. Ineffective
D. Useless
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Effective" is the closest antonym of "Futile". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Futile".
Precis & Composition
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Choose the closest antonym of "Palliate".
A. Cloak
B. Exaggerate
C. Cover
D. Conceal
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Exaggerate" is the closest antonym of "Palliate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Palliate".