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Choose the closest antonym of "Complex".
A. Intricate
B. Simple
C. Multifarious
D. Compound
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Simple" is the closest antonym of "Complex". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Complex".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Tantalize".
A. Disappoint
B. Frustrate
C. Torment
D. Satisfy
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Satisfy" is the closest antonym of "Tantalize". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Tantalize".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Lunacy".
A. Madness
B. Sanity
C. Insanity
D. Derangement
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Sanity" is the closest antonym of "Lunacy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Lunacy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Dismember".
A. Integrate
B. Disintegrate
C. Disincorporate
D. Detruncate
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Integrate" is the closest antonym of "Dismember". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Dismember".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Salute".
A. Hall
B. Insult
C. Compliment
D. Accost
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Insult" is the closest antonym of "Salute". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Salute".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Selfish".
A. Generous
B. Egotistical
C. Worldly
D. Illiberal
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Generous" is the closest antonym of "Selfish". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Selfish".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Overthrow".
A. Destroy
B. Construct
C. Subvert
D. Upset
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Construct" is the closest antonym of "Overthrow". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Overthrow".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Produce".
A. Exhibit
B. Bear
C. Withdraw
D. Furbish
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Withdraw" is the closest antonym of "Produce". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Produce".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Inexpedient".
A. Advisable
B. Undesirable
C. Inadvisable
D. Disadvantageous
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Advisable" is the closest antonym of "Inexpedient". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Inexpedient".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Braid".
A. Bind
B. Dishevel
C. Tie
D. Weave
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Dishevel" is the closest antonym of "Braid". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Braid".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Obstruct".
A. Bar
B. Block
C. Choke
D. Pave
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Pave" is the closest antonym of "Obstruct". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Obstruct".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Magnify".
A. Diminish
B. Enlarge
C. Amplify
D. Increase
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Diminish" is the closest antonym of "Magnify". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Magnify".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Provident".
A. Forecasting
B. Foreseeing
C. Cautious
D. Improvident
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Improvident" is the closest antonym of "Provident". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Provident".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Mean".
A. Common
B. High
C. Low
D. Base
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "High" is the closest antonym of "Mean". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Mean".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Shade".
A. Light
B. Shadow
C. Adumbration
D. Umbrage
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Light" is the closest antonym of "Shade". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Shade".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Close".
A. Narrow
B. Open
C. Limited
D. Restricted
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Open" is the closest antonym of "Close". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Close".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Spiritual".
A. Divine
B. Religions
C. Carnal
D. Holy
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Carnal" is the closest antonym of "Spiritual". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Spiritual".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Contend".
A. Strive
B. Concede
C. Compete
D. Cope
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Concede" is the closest antonym of "Contend". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Contend".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Detain".
A. Dismiss
B. Stay
C. Keep
D. Arrest
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Dismiss" is the closest antonym of "Detain". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Detain".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Ancient".
A. Old
B. Antiquated
C. New
D. Oldfashioned
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "New" is the closest antonym of "Ancient". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Ancient".