Synonyms Test 16

To allude means to refer to something indirectly or suggestively. It shares this meaning with 'refer'. 'Exceptional' is unrelated, 'expert' is a person noun, and 'doutful' appears to be a typo for 'doubtful'.

To abolish means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution, which is synonymous with canceling it.

To advise means to offer suggestions about the best course of action, which is the definition of to counsel.

To abstain means to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something, which is synonymous with to refrain.

To appreciate means to recognize the full worth of something, which is synonymous with to esteem.

Adept means very skilled or proficient at something, which is synonymous with being an expert.

To admit means to confess to be true or to be the case, which is synonymous with to concede.

Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility, which is synonymous with rage.

Bias is an inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

To coincide means to occur at the same time, which is synonymous with to agree in time or nature.

To convince means to cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something, which is synonymous with to persuade.

Critical means having the potential to become disastrous or of great importance, which is synonymous with crucial.

Accord means an official agreement or treaty, which is synonymous with to agree.

Chaos means complete disorder and confusion.

Beneficial means resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.

Active means engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits, which is synonymous with being brisk.

To diminish means to make or become less, which is synonymous with to reduce.

To contrive means to create or bring about by deliberate use of skill and artifice, which is synonymous with to devise.

Decisive means settling an issue; producing a definite result, which is synonymous with conclusive.

Asent appears to be a misspelling of assent, which means to agree or consent. Option B, agree, is the correct synonym for assent. Agile means nimble, assist means to help, and attach means to connect - none match the meaning of assent.

Apparent means clearly visible or understood; obvious. Obvious is a direct synonym.

Careless means not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. Heedless is a synonym meaning showing a lack of care or attention.

Autocrat means a ruler with absolute power, often a dictator. Option D, tyrant, is the correct synonym meaning a cruel and oppressive ruler. Beneficial means helpful, persuasion means influence, and ample means plentiful - none match autocrat.

Contrary means opposite in nature, direction, or meaning. Adverse means preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable, which is a synonym in this context.