Synonyms Practice Set - 8

1. CONSOLIDATE

a. Contrive  b. Connive
c. Unite     d. Conspire

2. BAWDY

a. Crude  b. Vulgar
c. Proud  d. Arrogant

3. JEER

a. Inspire    b. Enjoy
c. Encourage  d. Ridicule

4. COGNOSCENTE

a. Speculator  b. Teacher
c. Critic      d. Preacher

5. BUFF

a. Polish b. Insult
c. Injure d. Sweep

6. FANCIFUL

a. Unreal    b. Faithful
c. Glorious  d. Eccentric

7. AVARICIOUS

a. Abundant  b. Envious
c. Greedy    d. Unwilling

8. BIZARRE

a. Happy    b. Grotesque
c. Refined  d. Boisterous

9. DEMURE

a. Intentional b. Retiring
c. Unreserved  d. Blunt

10. KOWTOW

a. Respect  b. Illuminate
b. Practice d. Blockhead

11. BESIEGED

a. Encircled  b. Skirted
c. Troubled   d. Destroyed

12. STERNUTATION

a. Sneezing  b. Trepidation
c. Reversal  d. Hardening

13. JINGOISTIC

a. Victorious  b. Compromise
c. Cooperative d. Dashing

14. YOKEL

a. Illiterate  b. Simple-minded
c. Canny       d. Crafty

15. GERMANE

a. Cruel      b. Relevant
c. Obstinate  d. Smart

16. COUNTERMAND

a. Criticize  b. Cancel
c. Devastate  d. Intrigue

17. APLOMB

a. Agitation  b. Noise
c. Sacrifice  d. Self-control

18. ABROGATION

a. Abridgement b. Deprivation
c. Annulation  d. Dismissal

19. PLACID

a. Clear     b. Calm
c. Enjoyable d. Dull

20. MAGNILOQUENT

a. Amusing   b. Boastful
c. Humorous  d. Tactful

Answers:-

1.(c) 2.(b) 3.(d) 4.(c) 5.(a) 6.(a) 7.(c) 8.(b)
9.(b) 10.(a) 11.(a) 12.(a) 13.(d) 14.(b) 15.(b) 16.(b)
17.(d) 18.(c) 19.(b) 20.(b)