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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “MANDATORY”? synonymous with “REQUIRED”?
A) Compatible A) Contradictory
B) Harmonious B) Harmonious
C) Obligatory C) Basic
D) Compulsory D) Primary
E) Unavoidable E) Essential
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ELECTIVE”? synonymous with “PREMIER”?
A) Optional A) Paramount
B) Matching B) Dispensable
C) Imperative C) Obligatory
D) Mandatory D) Imperative
E) Voluntary E) Significant
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “PARAMOUNT”? synonymous with “ENFORCED”?
A) Dispensable A) Unnecessary
B) Crucial B) Imperative
C) Premier C) Vital
D) Unnecessary D) Compulsory
E) Opposing E) Weighty
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ESSENTIAL”? synonymous with “VOLUNTARY”?
A) Required A) Elective
B) Trivial B) Optional
C) Requisite C) Requisite
D) Voluntary D) Incompatible
E) Indispensable E) Required
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “INSIGNIFICANT”? synonymous with “PIVOTAL”?
A) Crucial A) Dispensable
B) Unimportant B) Critical
C) Requisite C) Needless
D) Trivial D) Significant
E) Needed E) Crucial
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “OBLIGATORY”? synonymous with “REQUISITE”?
A) Forced A) Indispensable
B) Needless B) Congenial
C) Basic C) Required
D) Enforced D) Basic
E) Imperative E) Coherent
FOCUS ON ADJECTIVES 2
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “COMPULSORY”? synonymous with “MINOR”?
A) Extensive A) Trivial
B) Mandatory B) Requisite
C) Obligatory C) Required
D) Forced D) Insignificant
E) Wide-ranging E) Essential
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “PIVOTAL”? synonymous with “NEEDLESS”?
A) Weighty A) Congenial
B) Unnecessary B) Dispensable
C) Significant C) Harmonious
D) Paramount D) Unnecessary
E) Wide-ranging E) Unneeded
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “FUNDAMENTAL”? synonymous with “HARMONIOUS”?
A) Essential A) At odds with
B) Requisite B) Compatible
C) Incompatible C) Against
D) Harmonious D) Congenial
E) Indispensable E) Correspondent
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ELECTIVE”? synonymous with “REQUISITE”?
A) Compulsory A) Needed
B) Critical B) Unsophisticated
C) Optional C) Indispensable
D) Voluntary D) Basic
E) Enforced E) Restricted
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CRUCIAL”? synonymous with “UNAVOIDABLE”?
A) Significant A) Compatible
B) Important B) Enforced
C) Paramount C) Compulsory
D) Unneeded D) Imperative
E) Imperative E) Matching
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “FORCED”? synonymous with “VOLUNTARY”?
A) Contradictory A) Elective
B) Mandatory B) Optional
C) Compulsory C) Uncomplicated
D) Imperative D) Comprehensive
E) Opposing E) Simple
FOCUS ON ADJECTIVES 3
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “NARROW”? synonymous with “COMPATIBLE”?
A) Large-scale A) Coherent
B) Trivial B) Harmonious
C) Extensive C) Priceless
D) Limited D) Congenial
E) Unsophisticated E) Valuable
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “POSSIBLE”? synonymous with “DISPENSABLE”?
A) Liable A) Vital
B) Practicable B) Compulsory
C) Likely C) Inessential
D) Priceless D) Unnecessary
E) Precious E) Crucial
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “COHERENT”? synonymous with “CONTRADICTORY”?
A) Enforced A) Narrow
B) Agreeable B) Against
C) Compatible C) Wide-ranging
D) Correspondent D) Compatible
E) Congenital E) At odds with
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “COMPREHENSIVE”? synonymous with “LARGE-SCALE”?
A) Elaborate A) All-embracing
B) Feasible B) Applicable
C) Intricate C) Feasible
D) Sophisticated D) Detailed
E) Viable E) Thorough
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CORRESPONDENT”? synonymous with “CONGENIAL”?
A) Detailed A) Uncomplicated
B) Compatible B) Simple
C) Inclusive C) Matching
D) Matching D) Compatible
E) Coordinated E) Coordinated
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “UNSOPHISTICATED”? synonymous with “AGAINST”?
A) Limited A) Opposing
B) Impossible B) Contradictory
C) Restricted C) Unavoidable
D) Precious D) Sophisticated
E) Uncomplicated E) Thorough
FOCUS ON ADJECTIVES 4
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “PROBABLE”? synonymous with “SOPHISTICATED”?
A) Likely A) Extensive
B) Possible B) Fundamental
C) Viable C) Comprehensive
D) Extraordinary D) Inclusive
E) Conventional E) Unnecessary
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “WIDE-RANGING”? synonymous with “FEASIBLE”?
A) Large-scale A) Infeasible
B) Invaluable B) Bizarre
C) All-embracing C) Odd
D) Worthless D) Practicable
E) Thorough E) Likely
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CONFLICTING”? synonymous with “ELABORATE”?
A) Incompatible A) Intricate
B) Consistent B) Invaluable
C) Contradictory C) Thorough
D) Unsophisticated D) Precious
E) Simple E) Unsophisticated
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “APPLICABLE”? synonymous with “PARAMOUNT”?
A) Familiar A) Compulsory
B) Workable B) Pivotal
C) Extraordinary C) Crucial
D) Realizable D) Premier
E) Feasible E) Enforced
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CONGENIAL”? synonymous with “COMPREHENSIVE”?
A) Compatible A) Inclusive
B) Harmonious B) All-embracing
C) Thorough C) Unlikely
D) Consistent D) Restricted
E) Comprehensive E) Sophisticated
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “VIABLE”? synonymous with “STRANGE”?
A) Incalculable A) Valuable
B) Sophisticated B) Odd
C) Liable C) Peculiar
D) Likely D) Ordinary
E) Feasible E) Unaccustomed
FOCUS ON ADJECTIVES 5
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “VALUABLE”? synonymous with “APPLICABLE”?
A) Priceless A) Realizable
B) Insignificant B) Practicable
C) Irreplaceable C) Improbable
D) Costly D) Compatible
E) Weighty E) Workable
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “BIZARRE”? synonymous with “INVALUABLE”?
A) Required A) Irreplaceable
B) Matching B) Priceless
C) Abnormal C) Inestimable
D) Unusual D) Extraordinary
E) Strange E) Ordinary
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “PROBABLE”? synonymous with “INSTANT”?
A) Viable A) Quick
B) Liable B) Fast
C) Gradual C) Rapid
D) Immediate D) Inconsistent
E) Extraordinary E) Dispensable
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “IRREPLACEABLE”? synonymous with “EXTRAORDINARY”?
A) Weird A) Unaccustomed
B) Swift B) Odd
C) Inestimable C) Vital
D) Incalculable D) Weird
E) Invaluable E) Bizarre
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “IMMEDIATE”? synonymous with “IMPRACTICABLE”?
A) Slow A) Inestimable
B) Brisk B) Invaluable
C) Swift C) Nonviable
D) Strange D) Unlikely
E) Prompt E) Infeasible
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “USUAL”? synonymous with “INVALUABLE”?
A) Ordinary A) Precious
B) Normal B) Conventional
C) Step-by-step C) Priceless
D) Familiar D) Customary
E) Uncanny E) Valuable
FOCUS ON ADJECTIVES 6
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “STEP-BY-STEP”? synonymous with “AWESOME”?
A) Slow A) Peculiar
B) Gradual B) Wonderful
C) Tiny C) Weird
D) Little-by-little D) Amazing
E) Immense E) Astonishing
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “IMMENSE”? synonymous with “MANDATORY”?
A) Rare A) Opposing
B) Negligible B) Forced
C) Tremendous C) Imperative
D) Scarce D) Obligatory
E) Sizeable E) Conflicting
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “SWIFT”? synonymous with “TEDIOUS”?
A) Different A) Monotonous
B) Prompt B) Dreary
C) Abrupt C) Odd
D) Unexciting D) Strange
E) Boring E) Unexciting
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CHARMING”? synonymous with “SIZEABLE”?
A) Captivating A) Vast
B) Absorbing B) Abrupt
C) Minute C) Enormous
D) Small D) Monumental
E) Engaging E) Prompt
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “DREARY”? synonymous with “RAPID”?
A) Enormous A) Speedy
B) Slim B) Attractive
C) Boring C) Brisk
D) Dull D) Appealing
E) Tedious E) Quick
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “TINY”? synonymous with “ABSORBING”?
A) Miniature A) Profound
B) Gradual B) Subtle
C) Negligible C) Engaging
D) Instant D) Gripping
E) Minute E) Captivating
FOCUS ON ADJECTIVES 7
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “INTRIGUING”? synonymous with “ABUNDANT”?
A) Alike A) Numerous
B) Interesting B) Short of
C) Engaging C) Ample
D) Unlike D) Excellent
E) Involving E) Copious
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “FABULOUS”? synonymous with “DEFICIENT”?
A) Awesome A) Lacking
B) Inadequate B) Short of
C) Similar C) Sizeable
D) Magnificent D) Inadequate
E) Stunning E) Insufficient
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “DIVERGENT”? synonymous with “WONDERFUL”?
A) Dissimilar A) Awesome
B) Instant B) Excellent
C) Diverse C) Fabulous
D) Brisk D) Conventional
E) Unlike E) Prompt
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “VAGUE”? synonymous with “VERSATILE”?
A) Ambiguous A) Outstanding
B) Obscure B) Varying
C) Brilliant C) Assorted
D) Enlightening D) Awesome
E) Unclear E) Miscellaneous
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “UNRESOLVED”? synonymous with “APPARENT”?
A) Plain A) Obvious
B) Ambiguous B) Unambiguous
C) Vague C) Lacking
D) Obscure D) Gleaming
E) Unlike E) Luminous
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “EVIDENT”? synonymous with “IDENTICAL”?
A) Vibrant A) Vague
B) Dull B) Abundant
C) Transparent C) Plentiful
D) Lucid D) Same
E) Plain E) Uniform
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “SHINING”? synonymous with “BEWILDERING”?
A) Gleaming A) Confusing
B) Dull B) Insufficient
C) Brilliant C) Analogous
D) Luminous D) Puzzling
E) Puzzling E) Perplexing
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “TRANQUIL”? synonymous with “PARTIAL”?
A) Identical A) Enlightening
B) Calm B) Prejudiced
C) Still C) Biased
D) Serene D) Bustling
E) Close E) Lively
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ONE-SIDED”? synonymous with “PARALLEL”?
A) Partial A) Close
B) Contrary B) Akin
C) Prejudiced C) Transparent
D) Biased D) Resembling
E) Against E) Apparent
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “IMPARTIAL”? synonymous with “OBEDIENT”?
A) Worried A) Distinct
B) Neutral B) Similar
C) Varying C) Submissive
D) Unbiased D) Conformable
E) Fair E) Docile
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “APPARENT”? synonymous with “SERENE”?
A) Obvious A) Calm
B) Evident B) Tense
C) Transparent C) Peaceful
D) Tranquil D) Nervous
E) Concerned E) Tranquil
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “SUBMISSIVE”? synonymous with “NEUTRAL”?
A) Bright A) Unbiased
B) Obedient B) Unprejudiced
C) Luminous C) Anxious
D) Miscellaneous D) Impartial
E) Docile E) Monolithic
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “UTILIZE”? synonymous with “CONSERVE”?
A) discuss A) reveal
B) conserve B) disclose
C) take advantage of C) shelter
D) debate D) unearth
E) make use of E) preserve
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “INHABIT”? synonymous with “MODIFY”?
A) live A) fuel
B) cease B) change
C) reside C) kindle
D) invade D) alter
E) quit E) spoil
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “REFUSE”? synonymous with “RESIDE”?
A) decline A) trust
B) accept B) dwell
C) turn down C) credit
D) deny D) induce
E) admit E) live
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CHANGE”? synonymous with “BENEFIT FROM”?
A) discard A) rely on
B) suggest B) utilize
C) shift C) credit
D) get rid of D) take advantage of
E) modify E) depend on
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “DWELL”? synonymous with “IMPACT”?
A) propose A) explode
B) inhabit B) impress
C) offer C) encounter
D) reject D) influence
E) cease E) confront
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “TURN DOWN”? synonymous with “DECLINE”?
A) live A) deem
B) reject B) oppose
C) deem C) assume
D) resist D) turn down
E) suffer E) presume
FOCUS ON VERBS 2
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “FADE (AWAY)”? synonymous with “ESTABLISH”?
A) impress A) demolish
B) disappear B) found
C) disrupt C) alter
D) go extinct D) set up
E) vanish E) adjust
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “FOSTER”? synonymous with “OUTPACE”?
A) illustrate A) vanish
B) enhance B) excel
C) depict C) explore
D) portray D) exceed
E) enrich E) surpass
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “DENY”? synonymous with “MAINTAIN”?
A) refuse A) investigate
B) decline B) allege
C) ignore C) examine
D) admit D) bring about
E) oppose E) claim
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “REVEAL”? synonymous with “PROMOTE”?
A) disrupt A) enhance
B) disclose B) release
C) expose C) foster
D) upset D) boost
E) spoil E) emit
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “USE UP”? synonymous with “UNVEIL”?
A) exhaust A) destroy
B) turn down B) discover
C) set up C) reconstruct
D) found D) uncover
E) deplete E) disclose
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “SURPASS”? synonymous with “TURN INTO”?
A) outnumber A) promote
B) endure B) foster
C) bear C) transform
D) exceed D) distinguish
E) outrun E) convert
FOCUS ON VERBS 3
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “PROJECT”? synonymous with “FULFILL”?
A) eradicate A) accomplish
B) anticipate B) transform
C) predict C) change into
D) isolate D) achieve
E) forecast E) succeed
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “BUILD”? synonymous with “DISCOVER”?
A) eliminate A) postpone
B) erect B) find out
C) mock C) sweep (away)
D) set up D) unearth
E) construct E) wipe out
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “SUGGEST”? synonymous with “SET UP”?
A) vanish A) supply
B) scorn B) establish
C) argue C) achieve
D) predict D) provide
E) put forward E) found
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ATTAIN”? synonymous with “ANTICIPATE”?
A) realize A) ban
B) achieve B) predict
C) humiliate C) project
D) obtain D) supply
E) refrain E) waste
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “OVERLOOK”? synonymous with “ASSERT”?
A) ignore A) maintain
B) allocate B) forbid
C) disregard C) deem
D) allot D) advocate
E) take no notice of E) refrain
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “IDENTIFY”? synonymous with “CONSTRUCT”?
A) determine A) found
B) spot B) overwhelm
C) let C) erect
D) allow D) establish
E) specify E) overtake
FOCUS ON VERBS 4
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “BRING ABOUT”? synonymous with “RESULT FROM”?
A) give rise to A) be caused by
B) waste B) overwhelm
C) engender C) stem from
D) lead to D) outpace
E) demolish E) outrun
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “REDUCE”? synonymous with “ACCOMPLISH”?
A) mitigate A) fulfil
B) cope with B) presume
C) deal with C) purchase
D) alleviate D) succeed
E) lower E) buy
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “NEGLECT”? synonymous with “RESTRAIN”?
A) get over A) restrict
B) overlook B) treat
C) disregard C) limit
D) overcome D) curb
E) treat E) deplete
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ENGENDER”? synonymous with “RESULT IN”?
A) occupy A) assume
B) invade B) cause
C) bear C) give way to
D) cause D) use up
E) lead to E) look for
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ERADICATE”? synonymous with “LOWER”?
A) recall A) invade
B) enrol B) alleviate
C) destroy C) lessen
D) devastate D) annex
E) remember E) diminish
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “DECREASE”? synonymous with “PAVE THE WAY FOR”?
A) descend A) cause
B) investigate B) seek for
C) hamper C) deem
D) reduce D) lead to
E) cut down E) give rise to
FOCUS ON VERBS 5
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ENCOMPASS”? synonymous with “DWINDLE”?
A) establish A) shrink
B) include B) handle
C) found C) contract
D) embrace D) blame for
E) cover E) remember
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “PERFORM”? synonymous with “CHANGE”?
A) augment A) disregard
B) back up B) modify
C) carry out C) alter
D) foster D) recall
E) promote E) make into
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CUT DOWN”? synonymous with “COVER”?
A) prosecute A) embrace
B) curtail B) overlook
C) shelter C) recollect
D) sue D) be composed of
E) curb E) remember
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “GOVERN”? synonymous with “DOMINATE”?
A) struggle A) reign
B) administer B) tend to
C) preserve C) rule
D) manage D) restrain
E) dominate E) govern
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ABANDON”? synonymous with “DECREASE”?
A) cease A) ignore
B) embrace B) boost
C) quit C) diminish
D) conserve D) mitigate
E) include E) prosecute
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “BE SUBJECT TO”? synonymous with “ENCOMPASS”?
A) treat A) sue
B) be exposed to B) include
C) discard C) raise
D) undergo D) cover
E) get rid of E) undergo
FOCUS ON VERBS 6
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “DEVASTATE”? synonymous with “EMBODY”?
A) annihilate A) forecast
B) reveal B) project
C) unveil C) embrace
D) destroy D) deplete
E) implement E) be composed of
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CARRY OUT”? synonymous with “HALT”?
A) expose A) predict
B) conduct B) give up
C) uncover C) fill in
D) execute D) abandon
E) reveal E) cease
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CURB”? synonymous with “GO THROUGH”?
A) outrun A) be exposed to
B) lessen B) experience
C) surpass C) perceive
D) lower D) grasp
E) conserve E) remember
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “COVER”? synonymous with “REDUCE”?
A) embrace A) moderate
B) involve B) achieve
C) outstrip C) cut down
D) set up D) recall
E) consist of E) alleviate
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ABANDON”? synonymous with “COMPRISE”?
A) eclipse A) attain
B) establish B) include
C) terminate C) accomplish
D) quit D) embody
E) erect E) ignore
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “SUFFER”? synonymous with “FULFIL”?
A) found A) overlook
B) undergo B) pinpoint
C) alleviate C) perform
D) construct D) undertake
E) be exposed to E) diagnose
FOCUS ON VERBS 7
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “JUDGE”? synonymous with “EVALUATE”?
A) appraise A) release
B) contain B) assess
C) interpret C) appraise
D) exclude D) publish
E) include E) judge
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “DWINDLE”? synonymous with “ARISE”?
A) decrease A) exclude
B) go through B) appear
C) cure C) leave out
D) decline D) emerge
E) undergo E) cover
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “GIVE UP”? synonymous with “DOMINATE”?
A) stop A) govern
B) embody B) propose
C) halt C) offer
D) treat D) manage
E) terminate E) reign
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “GOVERN”? synonymous with “GRASP”?
A) administer A) reduce
B) curb B) perceive
C) rule C) curtail
D) curtail D) understand
E) propose E) suffer
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “APPEAR”? synonymous with “CONTRACT”?
A) shrink A) give up
B) plunge B) understand
C) break out C) conceive
D) arise D) shrink
E) emerge E) dwindle
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “PERCEIVE”? synonymous with “DEAL WITH”?
A) proclaim A) cut down
B) notice B) cope with
C) declare C) tackle
D) understand D) reduce
E) book E) publish
FOCUS ON VERBS 8
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “COME OUT”? synonymous with “PERCEIVE”?
A) curb A) understand
B) long for B) abolish
C) cut down C) refrain from
D) emerge D) comprehend
E) appear E) avoid
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “TACKLE”? synonymous with “APPRAISE”?
A) ascend A) judge
B) deal with B) pretend
C) increase C) assess
D) cope with D) assume
E) define E) evaluate
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “INTEREST”? synonymous with “CONVERT”?
A) abstain from A) turn into
B) appeal B) abolish
C) refrain from C) transform
D) fascinate D) repeal
E) impress E) construct into
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “DEFINE”? synonymous with “LOOK INTO”?
A) call off A) inquire
B) yearn for B) supress
C) explain C) investigate
D) illustrate D) inspect
E) long for E) repress
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “EXAMINE”? synonymous with “IMPRESS”?
A) look into A) fascinate
B) nullify B) avoid
C) probe C) allure
D) refuse D) appeal
E) investigate E) avert
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CHANGE”? synonymous with “ADDRESS”?
A) stay away A) repeal
B) alter B) tackle
C) proclaim C) withdraw
D) shift D) cope with
E) avert E) purchase
FOCUS ON VERBS 9
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “PROBE”? synonymous with “IGNORE”?
A) look into A) mess up
B) impair B) disregard
C) investigate C) impair
D) foster D) neglect
E) scrutinize E) scan
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “REPEAL”? synonymous with “SCRUTINIZE”?
A) abolish A) convert
B) impact B) search
C) nullify C) carry out
D) consume D) inspect
E) use up E) look for
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “BRING ABOUT”? synonymous with “DEPICT”?
A) vanish A) describe
B) construct B) reduce
C) found C) portray
D) result in D) decrease
E) lead to E) boost
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “IDENTIFY”? synonymous with “EXPOSE”?
A) determine A) experience
B) enhance B) unveil
C) pinpoint C) be subject to
D) foster D) discover
E) expend E) cheat
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “EXPRESS”? synonymous with “NULLIFY”?
A) take advantage of A) enhance
B) save B) augment
C) report C) invalidate
D) boost D) cancel
E) state E) shelter
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ABOLISH”? synonymous with “SPECIFY”?
A) scan A) boost
B) call off B) recognize
C) examine C) determine
D) repeal D) scan
E) enhance E) enlarge
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “CAUSE”? synonymous with “LEAD TO”?
A) arrest A) prosecute
B) lead to B) bring about
C) release C) sue
D) emit D) suspect
E) result in E) give rise to
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “DEVASTATE”? synonymous with “DETERMINE”?
A) invade A) identify
B) sweep away B) enslave
C) wipe out C) invade
D) expand D) specify
E) widen E) occupy
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “WITHDRAW”? synonymous with “UNVEIL”?
A) charge with A) uncover
B) doubt B) doubt
C) convict C) hesitate
D) repeal D) disclose
E) abolish E) issue
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “GIVE WAY TO”? synonymous with “CANCEL”?
A) occupy A) turn down
B) engender B) call off
C) bear C) sentence to
D) pave the way for D) nullify
E) annex E) refuse
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “DECLARE”? synonymous with “TERMINATE”?
A) descend A) destroy
B) announce B) be caused by
C) proclaim C) wipe out
D) invalidate D) stem from
E) decrease E) set free
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “TAKE NO NOTICE OF”? synonymous with “REPORT”?
A) blame for A) announce
B) ignore B) declare
C) accuse of C) convert
D) disregard D) annex
E) boost E) proclaim
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “worth”? synonymous with “cooperation”?
A) price A) collaboration
B) factory B) partnership
C) value C) shrinkage
D) facility D) coalition
E) commodity E) demand
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Goods”? synonymous with “price”?
A) mill A) balance
B) alliance B) order
C) plant C) value
D) Product D) charge
E) Commodity E) fee
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Currency”? synonymous with “Cease trading”?
A) trade A) Declare bankrupt
B) retail B) Close down
C) sale C) launch
D) Cash D) commence
E) Money E) retail
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Crash”? synonymous with “Budget”?
A) Collapse A) earnings
B) growth B) Resources
C) requirement C) income
D) Bankruptcy D) Finances
E) Fall E) Sources
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Priceless”? synonymous with “charge”?
A) Valuable A) fee
B) Precious B) price
C) prone C) venture
D) Invaluable D) fare
E) vulnerable E) debit
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “extent”? synonymous with “Commodity”?
A) range A) Product
B) merchandise B) Goods
C) rate C) revenue
D) proportion D) profit
E) goods E) Merchandise
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “revenue”? synonymous with “lose money”?
A) returns A) possess
B) earnings B) buy
C) currency C) make a loss
D) income D) enjoy
E) cash E) pay for
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “alliance”? synonymous with “enterprise”?
A) partnership A) operation
B) abundance B) corporation
C) union C) downside
D) coalition D) company
E) bounty E) drawback
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “owe”? synonymous with “gain”?
A) allocate A) revenue
B) be in debt B) bounty
C) allot C) deficit
D) borrow D) returns
E) be in the red E) profit
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “tendency”? synonymous with “recession”?
A) instability A) commerce
B) shrinkage B) depression
C) trend C) downturn
D) inconstancy D) stagnation
E) drift E) trade
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “internal”? synonymous with “marketing”?
A) national A) production
B) massive B) consumption
C) vast C) fluctuation
D) domestic D) promotion
E) interior E) manufacturing
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “expansion”? synonymous with “flux”?
A) enterprise A) fluctuation
B) growth B) currency
C) rise C) wavering
D) escalation D) cash
E) business E) inconstancy
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “wavering”? synonymous with “circulation”?
A) fluctuation A) stagnation
B) distribution B) cash flow
C) delivery C) flow of money
D) variation D) recession
E) flux E) flux of money
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “guaranty”? synonymous with “drift”?
A) logistics A) tendency
B) warranty B) trend
C) bond C) hurdle
D) transportation D) contract
E) contract E) hindrance
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “flow of money”? synonymous with “warranty”?
A) cash flow A) drawback
B) end user B) advantage
C) bankruptcy C) guaranty
D) currency flow D) bond
E) circulation E) contract
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “assets”? synonymous with “stock exchange”?
A) holdings A) domestic demand
B) possessions B) money flow
C) partnership C) exchange market
D) wealth D) stock market
E) alliance E) flux of money
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “bulk”? synonymous with “pay-check”?
A) wage A) payment
B) payment B) salary
C) gross C) wage
D) mass D) profession
E) share E) outlay
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “slump”? synonymous with “stock”?
A) pay-check A) costs
B) recession B) share
C) stagnation C) outlay
D) downturn D) income
E) fluctuation E) stake
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “commerce”? synonymous with “depression”?
A) sale A) recession
B) warranty B) expenditure
C) trade C) stagnation
D) bond D) spending
E) retail E) slowdown
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “share”? synonymous with “customer”?
A) contract A) client
B) trade B) buyer
C) stock C) trader
D) stake D) purchaser
E) guarantee E) wholesaler
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “property”? synonymous with “sale”?
A) wavering A) drift
B) assets B) commerce
C) belongings C) trade
D) fluctuation D) warranty
E) holdings E) retail
FOCUS ON HEALTH AND MEDICINE VOCABULARY 1
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ailment”? synonymous with “life-long”?
A) illness A) plausible
B) treatment B) chronic
C) infirmity C) incessant
D) affliction D) severe
E) medication E) incurable
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “indicator”? synonymous with “infirmity”?
A) warning A) advent
B) habit B) disorder
C) sign C) poverty
D) mark D) sickness
E) means E) disease
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “remedy”? synonymous with “hardness”?
A) awareness A) artefact
B) prescription B) inflexibility
C) recovery C) grave
D) treatment D) stiffness
E) perception E) excavation
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “aggravate”? synonymous with “deteriorate”?
A) alleviate A) worsen
B) exacerbate B) dig up
C) get worse C) aggravate
D) abate D) degenerate
E) degenerate E) conceal
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “prevent”? synonymous with “sign”?
A) trigger A) symptom
B) stop B) evidence
C) lead to C) malady
D) hinder D) obstacle
E) hamper E) syndrome
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “cureless”? synonymous with “recovery”?
A) terminal A) remedy
B) sufficient B) output
C) fatal C) therapy
D) irremediable D) implication
E) susceptible E) healing
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “inherited”? synonymous with “malignant”?
A) hereditary A) cureless
B) tentative B) inborn
C) innate C) inoperable
D) flawed D) irrecoverable
E) inherent E) intense
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “medicate”? synonymous with “consequence”?
A) devise A) awareness
B) heal B) output
C) instil C) massacre
D) rehabilitate D) result
E) cure E) outcome
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “eyesight”? synonymous with “faulty”?
A) benefit A) flawless
B) grasp B) defective
C) setback C) lucid
D) vision D) notable
E) view E) unhealthy
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “vague”? synonymous with “constant”?
A) unclear A) continuous
B) apparent B) volatile
C) obscure C) incessant
D) defective D) smart
E) implicit E) lifelong
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “perception”? synonymous with “innate”?
A) discernment A) conflicting
B) heirship B) inborn
C) heritage C) inherited
D) grasp D) understandable
E) understanding E) hereditary
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “occur”? synonymous with “shiver”?
A) induce A) shaking
B) take place B) tremble
C) provide C) invade
D) come about D) supply
E) happen E) tremor
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “curative”? synonymous with “scrutiny”?
A) prosperous A) gadget
B) addictive B) investigation
C) remedial C) gizmo
D) therapeutic D) survey
E) affluent E) examination
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “intense”? synonymous with “attachment”?
A) violent A) addiction
B) subtle B) dependence
C) paltry C) cover-up
D) powerful D) accumulation
E) severe E) obsession
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “rehabilitate”? synonymous with “distress”?
A) contaminate A) worry
B) migrate B) invention
C) ameliorate C) anxiety
D) treat D) satisfaction
E) pollute E) nervousness
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “inherent”? synonymous with “check up”?
A) promising A) take off
B) paternal B) vet
C) mighty C) survey
D) congenital D) get away with
E) innate E) examine
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “insight”? synonymous with “immune”?
A) perception A) resistant
B) landscape B) vulnerable
C) apprehension C) protected
D) investment D) talented
E) conception E) gifted
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “transmit”? synonymous with “remedial”?
A) extract A) desperate
B) infect B) curative
C) include C) healing
D) reign D) promising
E) pass on … to … E) beneficial
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “drawback”? synonymous with “insufficiency”?
A) handicap A) persecution
B) advantage B) deficiency
C) weakness C) atrocity
D) shortcoming D) deficit
E) pros E) inadequacy
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “attribute”? synonymous with “injury”?
A) cultivation A) damage
B) trait B) resolution
C) refreshment C) definition
D) characteristic D) wound
E) feature E) harm
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “set down”? synonymous with “nourishment”?
A) estimate A) nutrition
B) prescribe B) depiction
C) advocate C) refreshment
D) order D) sustenance
E) recommend E) portrayal
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “malnourishment”? synonymous with “unanticipated”?
A) misinterpretation A) nutritious
B) malnutrition B) unforeseen
C) assessment C) unprecedented
D) bad nourishment D) malignant
E) discrepancy E) unpredicted
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “bound to”? synonymous with “shortcoming”?
A) connected with A) disadvantage
B) compatible with B) asset
C) associated with C) setback
D) linked to D) victory
E) obsessed with E) drawback
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “trait”? synonymous with “property”?
A) feature A) poverty
B) pros B) attribute
C) prosperity C) specification
D) cons D) fidelity
E) quality E) characteristic
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “invade”? synonymous with “conquer”?
A) surrender A) annex
B) annex B) come together
C) conquer C) nourish
D) give in D) occupy
E) conceal E) capture
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “imperial”? synonymous with “ancient”?
A) secular A) archaic
B) regal B) anxious
C) religious C) primitive
D) imperious D) primeval
E) loyal E) tense
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “remnants”? synonymous with “assemble”?
A) grave A) come together
B) stage B) break up
C) rubble C) gather
D) relics D) convene
E) ruins E) come about
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “relic”? synonymous with “historic”?
A) work of art A) archaic
B) remnants B) inquisitive
C) ruins C) sceptical
D) artefact D) ancient
E) refusal E) antique
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “phase”? synonymous with “tomb”?
A) deity A) mausoleum
B) round B) superstition
C) leg C) expenditure
D) god D) grave
E) step E) compensation
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “come together”? synonymous with “remains”?
A) hibernate A) cost
B) meet B) residue
C) celebrate C) the Lord
D) astonish D) deity
E) assemble E) ruins
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “save”? synonymous with “occupation”?
A) replace A) invasion
B) conserve B) eradication
C) remove C) establishment
D) put away D) annexation
E) protect E) conquest
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “inhabit”? synonymous with “myth”?
A) settle down A) deity
B) comprehend B) republic
C) take after C) legend
D) move in D) mystery
E) understand E) tale
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “heritage”? synonymous with “heirship”?
A) legacy A) hesitation
B) heirship B) heritage
C) breakthrough C) suspicion
D) assault D) legacy
E) inheritance E) suspension
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “extend”? synonymous with “seize”?
A) last A) describe
B) narrow down B) capture
C) continue C) annex
D) come down to D) illustrate
E) curtail E) occupy
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “milestone”? synonymous with “assault”?
A) inheritance A) assail
B) impediment B) strike
C) turning point C) obstacle
D) breathing D) hurdle
E) breakthrough E) charge
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “strike”? synonymous with “advancement”?
A) storm A) progress
B) attack B) acquisition
C) deal C) advance
D) raid D) admission
E) advent E) advent
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “notable”? synonymous with “remains”?
A) famous A) massacre
B) hostile B) residue
C) offensive C) slaughter
D) well-known D) remnants
E) renowned E) ruins
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “throughout”? synonymous with “epoch”?
A) during A) atrocity
B) aftermath B) persecution
C) meanwhile C) age
D) epoch D) harm
E) in the course of E) era
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “effect”? synonymous with “scatter”?
A) Siege A) extend
B) defeat B) defeat
C) impact C) spread
D) influence D) beat
E) blockage E) rout
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “upheaval”? synonymous with “worsen”?
A) riot A) exacerbate
B) agreement B) degenerate
C) rebellion C) heal
D) cease-fire D) deteriorate
E) uprising E) rehabilitate
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “spread”? synonymous with “uprising”?
A) deliver A) revolt
B) extend B) breakthrough
C) grant C) riot
D) scatter D) milestone
E) promote E) rebellion
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “ancestor”? synonymous with “conversion”?
A) forefathers A) transformation
B) descendant B) genocide
C) predecessor C) constitution
D) primeval man D) adjustment
E) caveman E) modification
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “decline”? synonymous with “presence”?
A) implant A) maturity
B) prevent B) insurance
C) fall C) assurance
D) ignite D) coverage
E) drop E) existence
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “release”? synonymous with “mature”?
A) narrow down A) degenerate
B) liberate B) develop
C) come down to C) corrupt
D) set sb free D) advance
E) unleash E) progress
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “uninterrupted”? synonymous with “liberate”?
A) persistent A) let sb go
B) finite B) eradicate
C) continuous C) found
D) logical D) set sb free
E) recurrent E) release
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “existence”? synonymous with “fall”?
A) persecution A) decline
B) devotion B) drop
C) presence C) issue
D) admiration D) publish
E) atrocity E) come down
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “reign”? synonymous with “emergence”?
A) manage A) rise
B) surrender B) arrest
C) rule C) appearance
D) shield D) imprisonment
E) administer E) birth
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “negotiate”? synonymous with “occupant”?
A) refute A) inhabitant
B) bargain B) ancestor
C) hold talks C) citizen
D) disprove D) predecessor
E) resolve E) resident
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “hegemony”? synonymous with “heritage”?
A) domination A) inheritance
B) spying B) heirship
C) sovereignty C) alliance
D) intelligence D) hostage
E) autonomy E) legacy
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “conflict”? synonymous with “extension”?
A) party A) intelligence
B) warfare B) espionage
C) patriot C) expansion
D) military campaign D) persecution
E) battle E) growth
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “withdrawal”? synonymous with “retreat”?
A) discussion A) pull sb out
B) retreat B) bring in
C) assault C) withdraw
D) upheaval D) hold back
E) attack E) interfere
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “description”? synonymous with “successor”?
A) uprising A) follower
B) depiction B) patriot
C) portrayal C) descendent
D) treaty D) heir
E) illustration E) loyalist
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “deport”? synonymous with “domination”?
A) call for A) persecution
B) exile B) sovereignty
C) appeal C) atrocity
D) expel D) hegemony
E) demand E) reversal
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “predate”? synonymous with “arrest”?
A) reign A) capture
B) antecede B) take prisoner
C) govern C) disrupt
D) precede D) take hostage
E) date to E) set free
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Aspect”? synonymous with “Understanding”?
A) Association A) Foundation
B) Side B) Comprehension
C) Respect C) Perception
D) Establishment D) impairment
E) Discrimination E) conception
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “establishment”? synonymous with “respect”?
A) association A) aspect
B) Bias B) side
C) foundation C) Community
D) institution D) Reason
E) handicap E) grounds
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Perception”? synonymous with “Prejudiced”?
A) Concentration A) rural
B) Comprehension B) Inclined
C) Insight C) Biased
D) Understanding D) Urban
E) Fallacy E) partial
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Consideration”? synonymous with “handicap”?
A) Opinion A) Attention
B) View B) impairment
C) Anxiety C) Disability
D) Apprehension D) Discrimination
E) Notion E) Insight
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “be in doubt”? synonymous with “action”?
A) Grasp A) Behaviour
B) Hesitate B) Perception
C) Be unsure about C) Appraisal
D) Suspect D) Treatment
E) Communicate E) Assessment
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Disability”? synonymous with “Care”?
A) handicap A) Population
B) impairment B) Attention
C) Means C) Concentration
D) Way D) impairment
E) illusion E) Protection
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Act”? synonymous with “Supervision”?
A) Cope with A) Affection
B) Treat B) Protection
C) Behave C) View
D) deal with D) Guardianship
E) identify E) Notion
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Go on strike”? synonymous with “Suspect”?
A) handle A) Hesitate
B) protest B) Take sth in
C) Tackle C) Doubt
D) Lead to D) Understand
E) Result in E) Perceive
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “The impaired”? synonymous with “Notion”?
A) Affection A) Establishment
B) The disabled B) Consideration
C) liking C) View
D) The handicapped D) Thought
E) Poverty E) Foundation
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Dissuade”? synonymous with “Poverty”?
A) Abuse A) poorness
B) Discourage B) starvation
C) resolve C) Misunderstanding
D) Deter D) famine
E) Grasp E) Infant
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Misinterpretation”? synonymous with “Suburbs”?
A) Misunderstanding A) residents
B) Fallacy B) The outskirts
C) illusion C) Environs
D) Evaluation D) dwellers
E) Judgement E) Ghetto
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “inherited”? synonymous with “Communicate”?
A) inherent A) be in touch
B) Greedy B) Trigger
C) Envious C) interact
D) Hereditary D) Engender
E) dubious E) keep in touch
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Community”? synonymous with “Way”?
A) society A) Method
B) Intention B) Means
C) Population C) Youngster
D) Means D) sibling
E) public E) Technique
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Attribute”? synonymous with “Get divorced”?
A) Feature A) Give rise to
B) Notion B) Bring about
C) Characteristic C) Break up with
D) Thought D) Split up with
E) Property E) Separate from
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Insult”? synonymous with “Inclination”?
A) Offend A) Predisposition
B) Communicate B) Respect
C) Abuse C) Tendency
D) Dissuade D) conception
E) Discourage E) Perception
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “dwellers”? synonymous with “Property”?
A) inhabitants A) specification
B) residents B) Attribute
C) Fallacy C) Aspect
D) Misinterpretation D) Side
E) Delusion E) Quality
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Maltreat”? synonymous with “Offend”?
A) interact A) handle
B) Mistreat B) Insult
C) Cause C) Cope with
D) Misuse D) Abuse
E) Abuse E) Tackle
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “peak”? synonymous with “summit”?
A) summit A) gadget
B) matter B) zenith
C) humidity C) peak
D) substance D) pinnacle
E) pinnacle E) gizmo
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “coating”? synonymous with “jeopardise”?
A) gear A) pursue
B) shell B) endanger
C) crust C) threaten
D) tools D) diminish
E) covering E) put into risk
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “landscape”? synonymous with “earth”?
A) scenery A) utensil
B) gizmo B) refugee
C) view C) soil
D) gadget D) mud
E) panorama E) clay
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “layers”? synonymous with “in jeopardy”?
A) rupture A) endangered
B) fragment B) curious
C) strata C) defenceless
D) crack D) at risk
E) plates E) inquisitive
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “collide”? synonymous with “immigrate”?
A) impact A) emigrate
B) hit B) perceive
C) hold back C) migrate
D) crash D) move out
E) hamper E) comprehend
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “disappearance”? synonymous with “meadow”?
A) comprehension A) gadget
B) extinction B) pasture
C) death C) grassland
D) demise D) utensil
E) discernment E) device
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “various”? synonymous with “recessive”?
A) miscellaneous A) dominant
B) prone B) dormant
C) diverse C) regressive
D) assorted D) controlling
E) inclined E) latent
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “breed”? synonymous with “endemic”?
A) class A) indigenous
B) sort B) apprehensive
C) sign C) native
D) mark D) local
E) species E) anxious
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “plantation”? synonymous with “fade away”?
A) recession A) vanish
B) farming B) die out
C) stagnation C) inherit
D) cultivation D) disappear
E) depression E) favour
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “assorted”? synonymous with “grow”?
A) brave A) inhale
B) diverse B) exhale
C) miscellaneous C) cultivate
D) heterogeneous D) plant
E) bold E) farm
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “propagate”? synonymous with “dormant”?
A) settle over A) inactive
B) mate B) redundant
C) copulate C) latent
D) resolve D) obsolete
E) breed E) recessive
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “nurture”? synonymous with “diversity”?
A) live on A) reluctance
B) feed on B) variety
C) discourage C) unlikeness
D) nourish D) attribute
E) dissuade E) trait
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “river”? synonymous with “deforestation”?
A) ocean A) remedy
B) stream B) desertification
C) sea C) recovery
D) watercourse D) clear-cutting
E) lake E) disease
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “breed”? synonymous with “hibernate”?
A) proliferate A) lie dormant
B) bear B) escalate
C) vet C) dwindle
D) survey D) remain
E) reproduce E) sleep
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “eruption”? synonymous with “current”?
A) assessment A) lake
B) explosion B) pond
C) appraisal C) flow
D) outburst D) circulation
E) blast E) stream
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “run”? synonymous with “blast”?
A) flow A) restrict
B) stream B) explode
C) thaw C) blow up
D) defrost D) restrain
E) pour E) erupt
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “duplicate”? synonymous with “reproduction”?
A) clone A) proliferation
B) recover B) displacement
C) melt C) commencement
D) refresh D) dislocation
E) copy E) breeding
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “explode”? synonymous with “hibernation”?
A) examine A) domination
B) erupt B) hegemony
C) blast C) dormancy
D) credit D) sleeping state
E) go off E) insistence
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “offspring”? synonymous with “quake”?
A) household A) flood
B) children B) tremor
C) sibling C) jolt
D) progeny D) deluge
E) babies E) trembling
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “stream”? synonymous with “shortage”?
A) run A) scarcity
B) flow B) abundance
C) dam C) restoration
D) hill D) shortfall
E) pour E) deficiency
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “devastation”? synonymous with “defrost”?
A) extraction A) dissolve
B) destruction B) eradicate
C) excavation C) thaw
D) eradication D) erect
E) termination E) melt
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “arid”? synonymous with “scarcity”?
A) dry A) absence
B) fruitful B) humidity
C) infertile C) deficiency
D) thriving D) shortage
E) waterless E) precipitation
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “drought”? synonymous with “deluge”?
A) malady A) inheritance
B) dryness B) torrent
C) aridity C) legacy
D) treatment D) flood
E) dearth E) tsunami
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “emit”? synonymous with “moisture”?
A) give out A) humidity
B) pollute B) wind
C) release C) breeze
D) send off D) wetness
E) purify E) damp
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “steam”? synonymous with “extra-terrestrial”?
A) spoil A) gravity
B) vapour B) celestial
C) evaporation C) gravitation
D) impair D) invasion
E) raise E) outer space
13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “study”? synonymous with “deduce from”?
A) inspection A) infer from
B) causality B) coincide with
C) Hypothesis C) conclude from
D) investigation D) come to a conclusion
E) exploration E) benefit from
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “infer from”? synonymous with “validate”?
A) abstain from A) devise
B) deduce from B) establish
C) rely on C) develop
D) conclude from D) prove
E) depend on E) disprove
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “unearth”? synonymous with “exploration”?
A) persuade A) correlation
B) dig up B) survey
C) excavate C) study
D) convince D) research
E) find out E) objectivity
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “manage”? synonymous with “project”?
A) construct A) predict
B) achieve B) anticipate
C) confirm C) deviate
D) accomplish D) differ
E) succeed E) estimate
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “inspect”? synonymous with “find out”?
A) look into A) reveal
B) group B) discover
C) seek C) validate
D) categorize D) conclude
E) scrutinize E) assume
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “foretell”? synonymous with “survey”?
A) correlate A) scrutiny
B) project B) variable
C) anticipate C) search
D) estimate D) measurement
E) relate E) investigation
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “develop”? synonymous with “follow”?
A) abolish A) represent
B) devise B) track
C) diminish C) stand for
D) create D) trace
E) invent E) pursue
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “foresee”? synonymous with “convince”?
A) forecast A) describe
B) predict B) define
C) dissuade C) persuade
D) persuade D) examine
E) foretell E) inquire
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “work out”? synonymous with “execute”?
A) put out A) carry out
B) destroy B) allot
C) solve out C) conduct
D) find out D) allocate
E) decode E) fulfil
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “refute”? synonymous with “decode”?
A) approve A) decipher
B) confirm B) fund
C) falsify C) solve out
D) disprove D) resolve
E) nullify E) subsidize
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “come to a synonymous with “devise”?
conclusion”? A) back up
A) infer from B) develop
B) deduce from C) grasp
C) draw a conclusion D) conceive
D) refer to E) invent
E) attribute to
24. Which of the following expressions is
18. Which of the following expressions is synonymous with “draw a
synonymous with “carry out”? conclusion”?
A) cite A) infer from
B) implement B) deduce from
C) conduct C) refrain from
D) execute D) keep away from
E) quote E) come to a conclusion
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “assert”? synonymous with “supposition”?
A) occur A) hypothesis
B) put forward B) objectivity
C) maintain C) presumption
D) allege D) assumption
E) come about E) reliability
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “presume”? synonymous with “coin”?
A) increase A) label
B) assume B) call
C) ascend C) suspect
D) suppose D) doubt
E) decline E) name
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “illustrate”? synonymous with “release”?
A) predict A) emerge
B) publish B) issue
C) project C) appear
D) demonstrate D) publish
E) exemplify E) arise
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “come to terms”? synonymous with “ratify”?
A) agree A) terminate
B) yield a pattern B) approve
C) acknowledge C) endorse
D) reach a consensus D) plagiarize
E) draw by chance E) validate
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “verify”? synonymous with “allege”?
A) specify A) advocate
B) clarify B) put forward
C) testify C) expand
D) ratify D) suggest
E) certify E) stand out
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “publish”? synonymous with “identify”?
A) release A) undervalue
B) issue B) specify
C) plagiarize C) define
D) cite D) shield
E) quote E) determine
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “grounds”? synonymous with “stem from”?
A) drive A) provide with
B) Cause B) originate from
C) bias C) result from
D) prejudice D) supply with
E) motive E) be caused by
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “write down”? synonymous with “decay”?
A) register A) repair
B) descend from B) rot
C) back up C) go off
D) jot D) mend
E) record E) spoil
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “result in”? synonymous with “bump into”?
A) eradicate A) come across
B) engender B) look into
C) pave the way for C) encounter
D) give rise to D) scrutinize
E) wipe out E) run into
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “assess”? synonymous with “jot”?
A) appraise A) register
B) verify B) eradicate
C) invalidate C) write down
D) interpret D) wipe out
E) evaluate E) record
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “increase”? synonymous with “pave the way
A) plummet for”?
B) augment A) give way to
C) plunge B) bring about
D) intensify C) shed light on
E) boost D) give rise to
E) explain
18. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “deteriorate”? 24. Which of the following expressions is
A) allocate synonymous with “spoil”?
B) terminate A) decay
C) exacerbate B) lead to
D) worsen C) go off
E) allot D) stem from
E) rot
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “commonness”? synonymous with “Intense”?
A) Subscription A) Qualitative
B) Cyberspace B) Non-renewable
C) Frequency C) Dense
D) Prevalence D) Intensive
E) Occurrence E) Quantitative
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Might”? synonymous with “size”?
A) Force A) Dimension
B) Conductor B) Magnitude
C) Power C) Conductivity
D) Strength D) Username
E) Setback E) Password
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “stage”? synonymous with “Interval”?
A) Scar A) Span
B) Step B) Link
C) Mark C) Gap
D) Level D) Spam
E) Phase E) Period
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Compound”? synonymous with “Sorting”?
A) Hindrance A) template
B) Substance B) Preservation
C) Matter C) Classification
D) Particle D) Categorization
E) Obstacle E) Order
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Ratio”? synonymous with “Density”?
A) Proportion A) Concentration
B) Scale B) Succession
C) Manner C) Wavelength
D) Rate D) Condensation
E) Attitude E) Intensity
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Classification”? synonymous with “Proportion”?
A) Sorting A) Size
B) Eradication B) Scale
C) Categorization C) Ratio
D) Termination D) Rate
E) Order E) Pace
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “probability”? synonymous with “side”?
A) Odds A) Scrutiny
B) Prospect B) Aspect
C) Variety C) Zone
D) Wave D) Respect
E) Likelihood E) Area
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “velocity”? synonymous with “paradox”?
A) Produce A) Confliction
B) Pace B) Contradiction
C) Speed C) Conductivity
D) Yield D) Insulation
E) Momentum E) Wavelength
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Gadget”? synonymous with “odds”?
A) Utensil A) Prospect
B) Zone B) Radiation
C) Gizmo C) Probability
D) Fume D) Likelihood
E) Device E) Realm
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “elevation”? synonymous with “pace”?
A) Solvent A) Species
B) Area B) Momentum
C) Zone C) Speed
D) Height D) Velocity
E) Altitude E) Reaction
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “approach”? synonymous with “Utensil”?
A) Insulation A) Field
B) Point of view B) Gadget
C) Attitude C) Gizmo
D) Satellite D) Realm
E) Outlook E) Device
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “likelihood”? synonymous with “approach”?
A) Odds A) Qualitative data
B) Survey B) Point of view
C) Probability C) Standpoint
D) Investigation D) Particle
E) Prospect E) Outlook
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “infrastructure”? synonymous with “vapour”?
A) Momentum A) Steam
B) Speed B) Fume
C) Zone C) Track
D) Fume D) Waste
E) Substructure E) Path
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “Kit”? synonymous with “credibility”?
A) Equipment A) Reliability
B) Realm B) Trustworthiness
C) Gear C) Gravity
D) Tools D) Relativity
E) Velocity E) Dependability
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “fluid”? synonymous with “ray”?
A) Attitude A) Crack
B) Liquid B) Fragment
C) Outlook C) Light
D) Survey D) Beam
E) Investigation E) Pace
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “concrete”? synonymous with “substructure”?
A) Conductive A) infrastructure
B) Pristine B) Probability
C) Firm C) Conductivity
D) solid D) Gravity
E) Rigid E) Prospect
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “component”? synonymous with “steam”?
A) Piece A) Nucleus
B) Conductivity B) Fume
C) Part C) Succession
D) Velocity D) Vapour
E) Segment E) Browser
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “beam”? synonymous with “firm”?
A) Light A) Terrestrial
B) Yield B) Concrete
C) Ray C) Luminous
D) Orbit D) solid
E) Harvest E) Rigid
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “base”? synonymous with “trace”?
A) Device A) Surfing
B) Solvent B) Footprint
C) Gizmo C) Mark
D) Utensil D) Trail
E) Bottom E) Probe
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “zenith”? synonymous with “rotting”?
A) Radiation A) Decay
B) Pinnacle B) Propagation
C) Top C) Corrosion
D) Summit D) Absorption
E) Hosting E) Deterioration
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “premises”? synonymous with “yield”?
A) Facility A) Invertebrate
B) Particle B) Crop
C) Mill C) Scrutiny
D) Satellite D) Vertebrate
E) Plant E) Harvest
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “crude substance”? synonymous with “waste”?
A) Point of view A) Litter
B) Scientific investigation B) Junk
C) Qualitative data C) Garbage
D) Raw stuff D) Precipitation
E) Raw material E) Probe
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “novelty”? synonymous with “facility”?
A) Germination A) Illumination
B) Advance B) Extinction
C) Originality C) Mill
D) Innovation D) Premises
E) Heavens E) Plant
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “conservation”? synonymous with “mark”?
A) Maintenance A) Trace
B) Repair B) Fauna
C) Overhaul C) Flora
D) Surfing D) Trail
E) Navigating E) Footprint
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “track”? synonymous with “retard”?
A) orbit A) hold back
B) circle B) put into practice
C) ring C) slow down
D) course D) decelerate
E) path E) accumulate
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “engineer”? synonymous with “trigger”?
A) devise A) notify
B) erode B) ignite
C) wear out C) induce
D) invent D) fuel
E) fabricate E) inform
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “magnitude”? synonymous with “fragment”?
A) component A) fracture
B) gravity B) crack
C) segment C) device
D) part D) rupture
E) pulling force E) gadget
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “tighten”? synonymous with “devise”?
A) strain A) fabricate
B) loosen B) invent
C) explode C) engineer
D) vary D) distinguish
E) stretch E) differentiate
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “emit”? synonymous with “unleash”?
A) unleash A) overlook
B) release B) emit
C) free C) free
D) apply D) release
E) implement E) disregard
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “rupture”? synonymous with “strain”?
A) fragment A) execute
B) orbit B) tighten
C) crack C) stretch
D) fracture D) implement
E) course E) Carry on
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “conflict”? synonymous with “attack”?
A) Gunpowder A) Offense
B) Helmet B) Assault
C) Warfare C) Navy
D) Military campaign D) Assail
E) Battle E) Army
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “blockade”? synonymous with “uprising”?
A) Intelligence A) Peace treaty
B) Siege B) Insurrection
C) Surrounding C) Coup
D) Spying D) Rebellion
E) Espionage E) Prisoner of war
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “seize”? synonymous with “surround”?
A) Catch A) Retreat
B) Arrest B) Blockade
C) Give in C) Withdraw
D) Capture D) Besiege
E) Surrender E) Attack
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “pillage”? synonymous with “offense”?
A) arsenal A) Assail
B) Gunpowder B) Assault
C) Ammunition C) Troop
D) Loot D) Submarine
E) Plunder E) Attack
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “insurgency”? synonymous with “military campaign”?
A) Espionage A) Truce
B) Insurrection B) Conflict
C) Intelligence C) Warfare
D) Rebellion D) Battle
E) Uprising E) Cease-fire
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “guard”? synonymous with “arrest”?
A) Invasion A) Rescue
B) Protection B) Capture
C) Defence C) Take hostage
D) Occupation D) Seize
E) Medic E) Annex
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “jeopardize”? synonymous with “the wounded”?
A) Capture A) Medic
B) Threaten B) The injured
C) Seize C) Warrior
D) Put into risk D) Casualty
E) Endanger E) Victim
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “beat”? synonymous with “inmate”?
A) Lose A) Veteran
B) Conquer B) Captive
C) Defeat C) Legion
D) Surrender D) Soldier
E) Give in E) Prisoner
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “triumph”? synonymous with “stand up to”?
A) Success A) Revolt against
B) Troops B) Evacuate
C) Victory C) Rise against
D) Achievement D) Rebel against
E) Soldiers E) Blow up
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “annex”? synonymous with “put into risk”?
A) Conquer A) Explode
B) Wage war B) Menace
C) Invade C) Jeopardize
D) Occupy D) Encourage
E) Withdraw E) Endanger
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “revolt against”? synonymous with “achievement”?
A) Stand up to A) Success
B) Refrain from B) Retreat
C) Rise against C) Victory
D) Rebel against D) Withdrawal
E) Abstain from E) Triumph
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “save”? synonymous with “conquer”?
A) Attack A) Arrest
B) Rescue B) Annex
C) Liberate C) Invade
D) Recover D) Occupy
E) Strike E) Set free
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “fire”? synonymous with “fight”?
A) Negotiate A) Claim
B) Shoot B) Battle
C) Bargain C) Combat
D) Break out D) Demand
E) Talk over E) Wage war
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “place soldiers”? synonymous with “proclaim war”?
A) Combat A) Announce war
B) March B) Enforce
C) Deploy C) Enact
D) Fight D) Call off
E) Proceed E) Declare war on
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “loss”? synonymous with “negotiate”?
A) Grief A) Postpone
B) Cemetery B) Bargain
C) Defeat C) Talk over/about
D) Failure D) Cancel
E) Sacrifice E) Discuss
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “withdraw”? synonymous with “ally”?
A) Recognize A) Martyr
B) Pull out B) Backer
C) Approve legally C) Confederate
D) Retreat D) Loyalist
E) Move away E) Supporter
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “victim”? synonymous with “wage war”?
A) Coup A) Fight
B) Fortress B) Erupt
C) The wounded C) Combat
D) The injured D) Battle
E) Casualty E) Develop
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “arm”? synonymous with “pull out”?
A) Weapon A) Acknowledge
B) Disarmament B) Refuse
C) Battlefield C) Withdraw
D) Gun D) Retreat
E) Sergeant E) Move away
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13. Which of the following expressions is 19. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “dispute”? synonymous with “adversary”?
A) Come to terms A) Sergeant
B) Ambush B) Opponent
C) Conflict C) Rival
D) Deadlock D) Enemy
E) Disagreement E) Lieutenant
14. Which of the following expressions is 20. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “crush”? synonymous with “rebel”?
A) Surrender A) Rioter
B) Give in B) Patriot
C) Vanquish C) Revolter
D) Beat D) insurgent
E) Defeat E) Loyalist
15. Which of the following expressions is 21. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “hostility”? synonymous with “ammunition”?
A) Sovereignty A) Weaponry
B) Enmity B) Arsenal
C) Animosity C) Demonstration
D) Independence D) Cannons
E) Antagonism E) Rally
16. Which of the following expressions is 22. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “coalition”? synonymous with “army”?
A) Alliance A) Militia
B) Trap B) Alliance
C) League C) Armed forces
D) Ambush D) Legion
E) Confederation E) Troops
17. Which of the following expressions is 23. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “weaponry”? synonymous with “disagreement”?
A) Slaughter A) Deal
B) Bullets B) Deadlock
C) Missiles C) Conflict
D) Ammunition D) Dispute
E) Massacre E) Accord
18. Which of the following expressions is 24. Which of the following expressions is
synonymous with “military”? synonymous with “enmity”?
A) Army A) Hostility
B) Upheaval B) Coalition
C) Armed forces C) Animosity
D) Uprising D) alliance
E) Troops E) Antagonism