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Choose the closest antonym of "Entail".
A. Bequeath
B. Alienate
C. Leave
D. Devolve
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Alienate" is the closest antonym of "Entail". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Entail".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Retrogression".
A. Retreat
B. Retirement
C. Decline
D. Progress
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Progress" is the closest antonym of "Retrogression". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Retrogression".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Partner".
A. Associate
B. Sharer
C. Competitor
D. Participator
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Competitor" is the closest antonym of "Partner". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Partner".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Damp".
A. Blunt
B. Dishearten
C. Quench
D. Urge
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Urge" is the closest antonym of "Damp". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Damp".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Ascend".
A. Rise
B. Mount
C. Fall
D. Soar
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Fall" is the closest antonym of "Ascend". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Ascend".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Bury".
A. Inter
B. Inhume
C. Conceal
D. Excavate
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Excavate" is the closest antonym of "Bury". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Bury".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Inutility".
A. Efficacy
B. Uselessness
C. Inefficacy
D. Futility
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Efficacy" is the closest antonym of "Inutility". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Inutility".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Pardon".
A. Forgive
B. Condone
C. Condemn
D. Absolve
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Condemn" is the closest antonym of "Pardon". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Pardon".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Grief".
A. Trouble
B. Tribulation
C. Woe
D. Joy
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Joy" is the closest antonym of "Grief". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Grief".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Affection".
A. Indifference
B. Influence
C. Condition
D. State
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Indifference" is the closest antonym of "Affection". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Affection".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Leisure".
A. Freedom
B. Vacation
C. Opportunity
D. Occupation
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Occupation" is the closest antonym of "Leisure". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Leisure".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Clownish".
A. Bustic
B. Polite
C. Boorish
D. Bucolic
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Polite" is the closest antonym of "Clownish". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Clownish".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Stolid".
A. Acute
B. Stupid
C. Dull
D. Heavy
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Acute" is the closest antonym of "Stolid". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Stolid".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Beginning".
A. Commencement
B. Start
C. Termination
D. Origin
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Termination" is the closest antonym of "Beginning". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Beginning".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Strange".
A. Foreign
B. Alien
C. Exotic
D. Familiar
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Familiar" is the closest antonym of "Strange". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Strange".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Abscond".
A. Decamp
B. Bolt
C. Depart
D. Emerge
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Emerge" is the closest antonym of "Abscond". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Abscond".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Tortuous".
A. Devious
B. Straight
C. Circuitous
D. Anfractuous
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Straight" is the closest antonym of "Tortuous". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Tortuous".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Dejected".
A. Dispirited
B. Gloomy
C. Melancholy
D. Elated
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Elated" is the closest antonym of "Dejected". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Dejected".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Furnish".
A. Supply
B. Provide
C. Withhold
D. Equip
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Withhold" is the closest antonym of "Furnish". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Furnish".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Absterge".
A. Wipe
B. Bespatter
C. Cleanse
D. Purify
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Bespatter" is the closest antonym of "Absterge". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Absterge".