Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Genuine

  2. Original

  3. True

  4. Fake

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

Spurious means false, counterfeit, or not genuine. Fake is the correct synonym as it directly corresponds to something that is not authentic. The other options (Genuine, Original, True) are actually antonyms of spurious.

Multiple choice
  1. Violent wind

  2. A type of bird

  3. Quarrel

  4. Courage

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

A squall is a sudden, violent gust of wind or a storm. Violent wind is the correct synonym. The other options, a type of bird, quarrel, and courage, are unrelated to weather phenomena.

Multiple choice
  1. River

  2. Enjoy

  3. Flood

  4. Luxurious

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

Deluge means a great flood or heavy downpour of rain. Flood is the correct synonym. River is related but not a synonym, while enjoy and luxurious are completely unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. Wood

  2. Tree

  3. Musical sound

  4. Loud noise

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

Timber primarily means wood or lumber prepared for use in building. Wood is the correct synonym. Tree is the source but not the same as processed wood. Musical sound and loud noise might confuse with 'timbre' but are not meanings of timber.

Multiple choice
  1. Restrain

  2. Part of a whole

  3. Metallic element

  4. Slight flavour

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

Tincture can mean a slight trace or distinctive quality, or a medicinal solution. Slight flavour best captures the meaning of a trace amount. Restrain and metallic element are unrelated to the word's definitions.

Multiple choice
  1. Close tightly

  2. Steep

  3. Strong

  4. Adhere

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

Clench means to grasp or close something tightly, like a fist or teeth. Close tightly is the correct synonym. Steep means to soak, strong is an adjective, and adhere means to stick; none capture the action of tightening.

Multiple choice
  1. Difficult

  2. Feeble

  3. Escape

  4. Suspension

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

Elude means to evade or escape from someone or something, typically in a skillful way. Escape is the correct synonym. Difficult and feeble are unrelated adjectives, and suspension refers to hanging or pausing.

Multiple choice
  1. Native

  2. Luxurious

  3. Cover

  4. Brief

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

Fleeting means lasting for a very short time, brief or short-lived. Brief is the correct synonym. Native, luxurious, and cover are completely unrelated to the concept of transience.

Multiple choice
  1. Crude

  2. Showy

  3. Artificial

  4. Supernatural

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

Flamboyant describes behavior or appearance that is showy, colorful, elaborate, and attention-seeking. Showy is the correct synonym. Crude, artificial, and supernatural don't capture the confident, ostentatious quality of flamboyant.

Multiple choice
  1. Structure

  2. Penetrate

  3. Sharp

  4. Long

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

Pierce means to make a hole through something or penetrate it. Penetrate is the correct synonym. Structure and long are unrelated. Sharp describes what might cause piercing but isn't synonymous with the action.

Multiple choice
  1. Summary

  2. Retaining

  3. Fortified

  4. Revenge

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

Retaliate means to make a counterattack or return like for like, essentially to take revenge. Revenge is the correct synonym. Summary is unrelated, retaining means keeping, and fortified means strengthened.

Multiple choice
  1. Material for coats

  2. Persuade

  3. Border

  4. Disagree

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

Coax means to persuade someone gradually or by gentle urging. 'Persuade' accurately captures this meaning. The other options are unrelated concepts.

Multiple choice
  1. Brilliant

  2. Singing

  3. Resounding

  4. Ingenuity

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

Resplendent means attractive and impressive through being brightly colored or shining brilliantly. 'Brilliant' perfectly captures this radiant quality. The other options are unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. Encrusting

  2. Validate

  3. Impress

  4. Indisputable

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

Inculcate means to instill an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction. 'Impress' in the sense of imprinting or instilling captures this meaning. The other options are unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. Bending into a curve

  2. Drawing a line

  3. Indecipherable

  4. Sudden attack

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

Incursion means an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one. 'Sudden attack' accurately captures this meaning. The other options are unrelated to attacks or invasions.