Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice
  1. continual

  2. intact

  3. persistent

  4. perpetual

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Intact' means complete or untouched, which is not a synonym of 'habitual' (regular, customary, or recurring). Continual, persistent, and perpetual all describe something that happens repeatedly or continuously, which aligns with the meaning of habitual. Intact describes a state of being whole or undamaged, which is unrelated to regularity of action.

Multiple choice
  1. domain

  2. home

  3. inhabitants

  4. haunt

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Inhabitants' refers to people or animals living in a place, which is not a synonym of 'habitat' (the natural home or environment of an organism). Domain, home, and haunt all describe places where something lives or is commonly found, which aligns with habitat. Inhabitants describes the dwellers themselves, not the place they live in.

Multiple choice
  1. clichéd

  2. amused

  3. vapid

  4. stale

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Amused' means entertained or finding something funny, which is not a synonym of 'hackneyed' (overused, trite, or lacking originality). Clichéd, vapid, and stale all describe something worn out through overuse or lacking freshness, which are synonyms of hackneyed. Amused describes a reaction to something, not the quality of being overused.

Multiple choice
  1. shackle

  2. annoy

  3. irritate

  4. exasperate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Shackle' means to restrain or confine, which is not a synonym of 'hackle' (to annoy, irritate, or exasperate). Annoy, irritate, and exasperate all describe provoking negative emotions, which aligns with hackle. Shackle describes physical restraint, which is unrelated to annoyance or irritation.

Multiple choice
  1. applaud

  2. extol

  3. frail

  4. salute

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Frail' means weak or delicate, which is not a synonym of 'hail' (to praise, applaud, or salute). Applaud, extol, and salute all describe actions of showing approval or respect, which aligns with hail. Frail describes physical or mental weakness, which is unrelated to gestures of approval.

Multiple choice
  1. gaunt

  2. tired

  3. laggard

  4. pinched

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Laggard' means slow or sluggish, which is not a synonym of 'haggard' (looking worn, exhausted, or gaunt). Gaunt, tired, and pinched all describe worn or exhausted appearances, which aligns with haggard. Laggard describes slowness of movement or action, which is unrelated to physical appearance.