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Choose the closest antonym of "Virgin".
A. Maid
B. Matron
C. Maiden
D. Damsel
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Matron" is the closest antonym of "Virgin". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Virgin".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Accept".
A. Reject
B. Welcome
C. Hail
D. Admit
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Reject" is the closest antonym of "Accept". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Accept".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Cancel".
A. Confirm
B. Efface
C. Annul
D. Expunge
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Confirm" is the closest antonym of "Cancel". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Cancel".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Noisy".
A. Still
B. Loud
C. Clamorous
D. Stunning
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Still" is the closest antonym of "Noisy". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Noisy".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Approbation".
A. Approval
B. Satisfaction
C. Censure
D. Praise
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Censure" is the closest antonym of "Approbation". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Approbation".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Vacate".
A. Resign
B. Surrender
C. Annul
D. Hold
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Hold" is the closest antonym of "Vacate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Vacate".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Counteract".
A. Counterinfluence
B. Counterfoil
C. Aid
D. Foil
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Aid" is the closest antonym of "Counteract". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Counteract".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Hypocritical".
A. Pharisaical
B. Sincere
C. Sanctimonious
D. Smug
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Sincere" is the closest antonym of "Hypocritical". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Hypocritical".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Enrich".
A. Rob
B. Aggrandize
C. Endow
D. Store
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Rob" is the closest antonym of "Enrich". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Enrich".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Extravagant".
A. Wild
B. Monstrous
C. Sober
D. Preposterous
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Sober" is the closest antonym of "Extravagant". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Extravagant".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Recess".
A. Cavity
B. Nook
C. Promontory
D. Withdrawal
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Promontory" is the closest antonym of "Recess". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Recess".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Extraordinary".
A. Usual
B. Unwonted
C. Uncommon
D. Peculiar
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Usual" is the closest antonym of "Extraordinary". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Extraordinary".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Supplicate".
A. Pray
B. Beg
C. Entreat
D. Command
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Command" is the closest antonym of "Supplicate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Supplicate".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Fruitful".
A. Sterile
B. Productive
C. Prolific
D. Pregnant
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Sterile" is the closest antonym of "Fruitful". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Fruitful".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Desultory".
A. Rambling
B. Discursive
C. Loose
D. Earnest
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Earnest" is the closest antonym of "Desultory". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Desultory".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Ponderable".
A. Appreciable
B. Determinable
C. Palpable
D. Inappreciable
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Inappreciable" is the closest antonym of "Ponderable". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Ponderable".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Fasten".
A. Secure
B. Hold
C. Loose
D. Compact
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Loose" is the closest antonym of "Fasten". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Fasten".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Perplex".
A. Embarrass
B. Enlighten
C. Puzzle
D. Entangle
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Enlighten" is the closest antonym of "Perplex". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Perplex".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Exterior".
A. Interior
B. Outside
C. Surface
D. Face
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Interior" is the closest antonym of "Exterior". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Exterior".
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Choose the closest antonym of "Arrive".
A. Reach
B. Attain
C. Enter
D. Embark
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Embark" is the closest antonym of "Arrive". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Arrive".