Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice
  1. to balance

  2. correct

  3. argue with

  4. complain

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

Countervail means to counteract or offset something, effectively balancing or acting as an equal force against it. The prefix 'counter-' indicates opposition, and 'vail' relates to power or effectiveness, making 'to balance' the closest meaning among the options.

Multiple choice
  1. varying

  2. rarefied

  3. unworkable

  4. overgrown

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

Disproportionate means something that is out of proper proportion, excessively large, or not in appropriate balance. Among the given options, 'overgrown' (suggesting excessive growth beyond normal bounds) is the closest, though imperfect match. Other options are even less accurate.

Multiple choice
  1. incentive

  2. obstacle

  3. ambition

  4. tendency

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

Motivation refers to the incentive, drive, or reason that prompts someone to take action or behave in a certain way. It's the internal or external stimulus that causes action. 'Incentive' most closely captures this motivating force or reason for action.

Multiple choice
  1. to separate

  2. to chill

  3. to slant

  4. tendency

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

Polarize means to divide into sharply contrasting opposites or to cause something to separate into opposing groups or positions. The word relates to poles (opposite ends). 'To separate' captures this dividing into opposite positions or sides.

Multiple choice
  1. mockery

  2. disgust

  3. annoyance

  4. unpleasantness

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

Chagrin means a feeling of vexation, embarrassment, or disappointment marked by humiliation or distress. It's stronger than mere annoyance but 'annoyance' is the closest match among the options. Other options don't capture the emotional dimension.