Synonyms Test

Lethal and deadly are synonymous meaning 'ability to kill'.

Applaud means to praise, express approval of, or show appreciation for something. 'Praise' is the most direct synonym - to express approval or admiration. 'Congratulate' is similar but more specific to achievement, 'adore' means to love or worship, 'flatter' implies insincere praise.

Prolific means producing much fruit, foliage, or offspring; highly productive or fertile. 'Fertile' is the closest synonym, directly relating to the ability to produce abundantly. 'Predominant' means most common or influential, 'plenty' is a noun, not an adjective.

Tepid means moderately warm, lukewarm, or showing little enthusiasm. 'Warm' is the closest match among the options, meaning moderately hot. The word specifically refers to temperature between hot and cold, not extreme temperatures like boiling.

Rabble means a disorderly crowd, mob, or the common people regarded as lacking refinement. 'Mob' is the direct synonym - a large disorderly crowd. 'Noise' and 'roar' are associated but don't mean the crowd itself, 'rubbish' is completely unrelated.

 When we condone a wrongful act, we generally are forgiving of that person doing the deed. Hence, forgive is correct.

The word is 'PARADOX' (misspelled as PARDOX in the question). A paradox is a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement that may actually be true. 'Contradiction' is the closest synonym - something that conflicts or opposes. Exaggeration is unrelated to paradox.

Exorbitant means exceeding bounds of custom, propriety, or reason; excessive or unreasonably high. 'Excessive' is the direct synonym - more than is necessary or normal. 'Ridiculous' can mean absurd but doesn't specifically mean exceeding reasonable limits.

Mediocre means of only average quality, moderate, or inferior to what is expected. 'Average' is the closest match - of middle quality or rank. 'Dull' suggests boring rather than merely average, 'common' means ordinary but not necessarily average in quality.

Bounty means generosity in giving, or something given generously; a gift or reward. 'Gift' is the closest match among options - something given voluntarily. 'Pleasure' is a feeling, not a thing given. The word specifically relates to generous giving or rewards.

Efficient means working well, achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort. 'Capable' is the closest match among options - having the ability or competence to do something. 'Enough' refers to sufficiency, 'bright' to intelligence, 'plenty' to quantity - none capture working well without waste.

Access refers to the means or opportunity to approach, enter, or use something. Entry is the most accurate synonym as it directly relates to the act or means of entering a place or gaining admission to something.

Disclose means to make known or reveal information that was previously secret or hidden. Reveal is the exact synonym as it means to uncover or show something that was concealed.

Admonish means to warn or reprimand someone firmly, often with a sense of correcting their behavior. Reprove is the closest synonym as it means to express disapproval or scold someone for their actions.

Covet means to strongly desire or yearn to possess something, especially something that belongs to someone else. Desire is the direct synonym as it expresses strong wanting or longing.

Validate means to confirm, authenticate, or verify the accuracy or truth of something. Confirm is the most accurate synonym as it means to establish the truth or correctness of something.

Troupe (spelled correctly) refers to a group of performers, such as actors, dancers, or musicians. Group is the closest synonym as it describes a collection of people with a common purpose.

Marvel means to be filled with wonder or astonishment at something remarkable. Wonder is the direct synonym as it describes the feeling of amazement or awe.

Covenant refers to a formal, binding agreement or contract between parties. Agreement is the most accurate synonym as it describes a mutual understanding or contract between parties.

Exaltation refers to a feeling of great happiness, joy, or elation. Delight is the closest synonym as it captures the sense of extreme pleasure or joy.

Enticing means attractive, tempting, or appealing in a way that attracts interest or desire. Alluring is the closest synonym as it describes something powerfully attractive or tempting.

Concise means expressing much in few words - brief and to the point. Laconic is the most accurate synonym as it describes using very few words to convey meaning.

Abdication means to formally renounce or give up a position, power, or right. Abjure is the closest synonym as it means to formally renounce or reject a right or belief.