Synonyms Test 8

'Efface' means to erase, wipe out, or make oneself appear insignificant. 'Wipe out' is the closest synonym among the options. 'Draw attraction' is the opposite, 'deliberate' means intentional, and 'mysterious' means puzzling.

'Ebb' means to recede, flow back, or decline (like the tide). 'Recede' is the correct synonym. 'Advance' is the opposite, 'flourish' means thrive, 'succeed' means do well, and 'remove' means take away.

It means shining forth brilliantly; radiant.

It means abnormally skinny or bony, especially because of illness or a lack of food.

It is a formal expression of high praise.

It means to deprive of force or strength.

Emulate means to imitate with effort to become equal or surpass.

Encumber means to burden with obligations, debt, etc.

Ennui is a French-derived word meaning a feeling of listlessness, boredom, or dissatisfaction. "Boredom" is the closest synonym among the options. Options like "Excitement" and "Active" are antonyms, while "Passive" and "Interested" don't capture the specific emotional state.

Enigma refers to a puzzling occurrence, situation, statement, person, etc.

Enjoin means to command, instruct, or order someone to do something (or to prohibit something). "Command" is the best synonym here. "Obey" and "Submit" are what someone does when enjoined, not synonyms. "Recluse" and "Surrender" are unrelated meanings.

Entreat means to ask someone earnestly or anxiously for something. "Plead" is the closest synonym, indicating a strong, emotional request. "Command" and "Order" are opposites (authoritarian rather than pleading), while "Ask" is too weak and "Deny" means the opposite.

Enthrall means to captivate, charm, or hold someone's attention completely (as if under a spell). "Enchant" is the closest synonym, conveying magical fascination. "Distress," "Disgust," and "Disappoint" are negative emotions. "Magical" is related but not a synonym for the verb.

It means to to free from faults or errors; correct or rectify.

Erode means to gradually wear away or consume through friction or natural processes like water or wind. "Wear away" directly captures this meaning of gradual destruction. "Ascend" and "Grow" are opposites (building up), while "Flourish" and "Cheat" are unrelated.

Edify means to instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually. "Instruct morally" best captures the character-building aspect. "Statue" and "Large building" are from the same Latin root (aedificare) but are the noun form, not the verb. "Stagnate" is the opposite of growth, and "Eatable" is unrelated.

It means shameless or impudent boldness.

It means to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain.

Eclectic refers to deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. "Choicest" (meaning carefully selected from the best) is the intended synonym, indicating selection from diverse options. The other options are unrelated distractors.

Eschew means to deliberately avoid, abstain from, or reject something. "Avoid" is the most direct synonym. "Indulge" is the opposite (to give in to). "Ascetic" and "Sedentary" are related to lifestyle but not synonyms, while "Septic" is unrelated.

Erratic describes something unpredictable, inconsistent, or lacking a fixed pattern (in behavior or movement). "Wandering" captures the sense of unpredictable movement without direction. "Upright" and "Evolved" are positive attributes, "Bright" is unrelated, and "Enigmatic" refers to mystery, not inconsistency.

Ebullient describes someone cheerful, energetic, and overflowing with enthusiasm (from Latin ebullire, to boil over). "Enthusiastic" is the closest synonym. "Disappointed" and "Dull" are opposites. "Apparent" and "Tentative" refer to visibility and uncertainty, unrelated to high energy.

Estranged refers to a state where former closeness or affection has been lost, typically resulting in separation or alienation. "Alienated" captures this sense of being emotionally distant or cut off. "Family," "Loving," and "Educated" are unrelated, while "Befriend" is the opposite.

Espouse means to adopt, support, or advocate for a cause, belief, or idea publicly. "Support" is the most straightforward synonym, indicating active endorsement or backing. "Condemn" and "Decry" are opposites (to publicly criticize). "Remove" and "Renovate" are physical actions, unrelated to adopting beliefs.

An epigram is a brief, witty, or surprising saying or short poem. "Short saying" directly captures this definition, making it the correct synonym.