Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Meretricious".
A. Gaudy
B. Genuine
C. Simple
D. Subtle
Correct Answer: A
Meretricious means showily attractive but lacking real value or integrity; gaudy is the closest synonym among the options.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Mellifluous".
A. Harsh
B. Discordant
C. Grating
D. Melodious
Correct Answer: D
Mellifluous means pleasantly smooth and musical to hear; melodious is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Mawkish".
A. Reserved
B. Practical
C. Sentimental
D. Unemotional
Correct Answer: C
Mawkish means excessively sentimental or emotional; sentimental is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Insouciant".
A. Anxious
B. Carefree
C. Concerned
D. Worried
Correct Answer: B
Insouciant means showing a casual lack of concern; carefree is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Inimical".
A. Unfriendly
B. Friendly
C. Helpful
D. Favorable
Correct Answer: A
Inimical means hostile or harmful; unfriendly is the closest synonym among the options.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Improvident".
A. Thrifty
B. Prudent
C. Economical
D. Wasteful
Correct Answer: D
Improvident means not planning carefully for the future and often spending unwisely; wasteful is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Halcyon".
A. Turbulent
B. Chaotic
C. Peaceful
D. Violent
Correct Answer: C
Halcyon describes a calm, peaceful, and happy period; peaceful is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Fulminate".
A. Praise
B. Rail
C. Approve
D. Endorse
Correct Answer: B
Fulminate means to protest or criticize loudly and forcefully; rail is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Fatuous".
A. Foolish
B. Wise
C. Sensible
D. Prudent
Correct Answer: A
Fatuous means foolish, silly, or pointless; foolish is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Expurgate".
A. Publish
B. Preserve
C. Expand
D. Censor
Correct Answer: D
Expurgate means to remove material considered objectionable from a text; censor is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Exigent".
A. Optional
B. Trivial
C. Pressing
D. Unimportant
Correct Answer: C
Exigent means urgent and requiring immediate attention; pressing is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Execrable".
A. Excellent
B. Abominable
C. Admirable
D. Pleasant
Correct Answer: B
Execrable means extremely bad or unpleasant; abominable is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Emollient".
A. Soothing
B. Irritating
C. Harsh
D. Abrasive
Correct Answer: A
Emollient means soothing or softening; soothing is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Effrontery".
A. Modesty
B. Courtesy
C. Respect
D. Impudence
Correct Answer: D
Effrontery means shameless or insolent boldness; impudence is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Dogmatic".
A. Flexible
B. Open-minded
C. Opinionated
D. Tentative
Correct Answer: C
Dogmatic means asserting opinions as unquestionably true; opinionated is the closest synonym among the options.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Dissemble".
A. Reveal
B. Feign
C. Confess
D. Declare
Correct Answer: B
Dissemble means to hide one's true feelings or motives by pretending; feign is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Dilatory".
A. Delaying
B. Prompt
C. Swift
D. Punctual
Correct Answer: A
Dilatory means slow or intended to cause delay; delaying is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Coruscating".
A. Dull
B. Opaque
C. Dim
D. Sparkling
Correct Answer: D
Coruscating means flashing, sparkling, or brilliantly lively; sparkling is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Contumely".
A. Praise
B. Honor
C. Insult
D. Respect
Correct Answer: C
Contumely means insulting language or humiliating treatment; insult is the closest synonym.
Precis & Composition
Synonyms
Choose the closest synonym of "Conciliate".
A. Alienate
B. Reconcile
C. Provoke
D. Divide
Correct Answer: B
Conciliate means to restore goodwill or make opposing sides less hostile; reconcile is the closest synonym.