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Chapter: Synonyms
401.

prerequisite

A. necessary
B. course
C. difficult
D. tar
Answer» A. necessary
Explanation: prerequisite means necessary for carrying out a function
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402.

dire

A. questionable
B. forthright
C. traitor
D. urgent
Answer» D. urgent
Explanation: dire means desperately urgent
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403.

grapple

A. struggle
B. trap
C. laugh
D. intend
Answer» A. struggle
Explanation: to grapple means to come to grips with, or to struggle
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404.

sundry

A. aged
B. supply
C. various
D. tremendous
Answer» C. various
Explanation: sundry means an indeterminate number, or various
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405.

supplant

A. grow
B. replace
C. undo
D. question
Answer» B. replace
Explanation: to supplant means take the place of, or to replace
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406.

conciliate

A. appease
B. disagree
C. revive
D. separate
Answer» A. appease
Explanation: to conciliate means to gain goodwill with pleasing acts, or to appease
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407.

exultant

A. afraid
B. jubilant
C. expectant
D. demanding
Answer» B. jubilant
Explanation: exultant means filled with or expressing great joy, or jubilant
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408.

surreptitious

A. overbearing
B. clandestine
C. indirect
D. impious
Answer» B. clandestine
Explanation: surreptitious means done or acquired in stealth, or clandestine
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409.

recalcitrant

A. hesitant
B. subdued
C. unruly
D. subtract
Answer» C. unruly
Explanation: recalcitrant means defiant of authority, or unruly
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410.

pretty

A. plain
B. confusing
C. ugly
D. terrible
Answer» D. terrible
Explanation: one meaning of pretty is miserable or terrible, as in the expression “a pretty pickle’’
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411.

coterie

A. various
B. flirtation
C. club
D. socialize
Answer» C. club
Explanation: a coterie is an intimate or exclusive group or people who share a common interest or purpose; a club is an association of people for a common purpose
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412.

nefarious

A. infamous
B. macabre
C. evil
D. distinguished
Answer» C. evil
Explanation: nefarious means flagrantly wicked, or evil
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413.

curry

A. flatter
B. spicy
C. squander
D. game
Answer» A. flatter
Explanation: to curry means to seek to gain favor, or to flatter
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414.

preternatural

A. immature
B. extraordinary
C. removed
D. unearned
Answer» B. extraordinary
Explanation: preternatural means exceeding what is natural, or extraordinary
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415.

pernicious

A. noxious
B. illicit
C. open
D. undecided
Answer» A. noxious
Explanation: pernicious means highly injurious or deadly, or noxious
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416.

reprisal

A. accusation
B. loathe
C. retaliation
D. insinuation
Answer» C. retaliation
Explanation: a reprisal is an act of vengeance, or a retaliation
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417.

manifold

A. evident
B. contemporary
C. diverse
D. willing
Answer» C. diverse
Explanation: manifold means marked by variety, or diverse
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418.

factious

A. sham
B. unreliable
C. seditious
D. argumentative
Answer» C. seditious
Explanation: factious means inclined to form factions; seditious means disposed to insurrection
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419.

glare is most similar to

A. scowl
B. hide
C. display
D. summon
Answer» A. scowl
Explanation: to glare means to stare angrily; to scowl means to have an angry expression
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420.

erratic is most similar to

A. enticing
B. frequent
C. difficult
D. irregular
Answer» D. irregular
Explanation: erratic means lacking regularity, or irregular
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421.

civil is most similar to

A. unkind
B. trite
C. public
D. questionable
Answer» C. public
Explanation: one meaning of civil is involving the general public
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422.

peer is most similar to

A. apple
B. connote
C. fellow
D. recluse
Answer» C. fellow
Explanation: a peer is a person belonging to the same group; a fellow is an equal in rank, or a member of the same group
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423.

fiasco is most similar to

A. festival
B. disaster
C. happenstance
D. ceremony
Answer» B. disaster
Explanation: a fiasco is a complete failure, or a disaster
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424.

chasm is most similar to

A. gorge
B. charm
C. bridle
D. criticize
Answer» A. gorge
Explanation: a chasm is a deep split in the earth, or a gorge
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425.

expertise is most similar to

A. activity
B. courage
C. mastery
D. effort
Answer» C. mastery
Explanation: expertise and mastery both mean special skills or knowledge
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426.

outlandish is most similar to

A. distant
B. absurd
C. pastoral
D. belligerent
Answer» B. absurd
Explanation: outlandish means extremely out of the ordinary; absurd means ridiculously unreasonable
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427.

pine is most similar to

A. clean
B. hate
C. resolve
D. crave
Answer» D. crave
Explanation: to pine means to long for, or to crave
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428.

exploit is most similar to

A. answer
B. feat
C. accident
D. persuade
Answer» B. feat
Explanation: an exploit is a notable or heroic act; a feat is a courageous deed
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429.

culmination is most similar to

A. realization
B. disaster
C. serendipity
D. persuasion
Answer» A. realization
Explanation: culmination means the act of reaching the highest point, or decisive action; realization means the act of bringing into concrete existence
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430.

feign is most similar to

A. jab
B. swoon
C. pretend
D. dread
Answer» C. pretend
Explanation: to feign means to assert as if true, or to pretend
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431.

auspicious is most similar to

A. deceitful
B. foreboding
C. favorable
D. dangerous
Answer» C. favorable
Explanation: auspicious means marked by favorable signs
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432.

gambit is most similar to

A. frolic
B. ploy
C. testimony
D. sentence
Answer» B. ploy
Explanation: one meaning of gambit is a calculated move; a ploy is a tactic
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433.

voracious is most similar to

A. ravenous
B. violent
C. voluble
D. rambunctious
Answer» A. ravenous
Explanation: voracious and ravenous mean having a huge appetite
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434.

facile is most similar to

A. ability
B. section
C. vindictive
D. glib
Answer» D. glib
Explanation: facile means easily achieved and often lacking sincerity; glib means marked by ease and lacking depth and substance
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435.

eschew is most similar to

A. revert
B. accompany
C. admire
D. abstain
Answer» D. abstain
Explanation: to eschew means to avoid habitually, or to abstain
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436.

abscond is most similar to

A. rob
B. obscure
C. flee
D. absolve
Answer» C. flee
Explanation: to abscond means to depart secretly; to flee means to run away
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437.

knack is most similar to

A. bruise
B. ability
C. keepsake
D. scoundrel
Answer» B. ability
Explanation: a knack is a special ability
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438.

apropos is most similar to

A. opportune
B. unexpected
C. misspoken
D. idea
Answer» A. opportune
Explanation: apropos means being both relevant and appropriate; opportune means occurring at an appropriate time
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439.

veritable is most similar to

A. deep
B. authentic
C. ancient
D. irascible
Answer» B. authentic
Explanation: veritable means not false or imagined, or authentic
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440.

unmitigated is most similar to

A. audacious
B. unpersuasive
C. utter
D. dense
Answer» C. utter
Explanation: unmitigated means offering little chance of change or relief, or absolute; utter means total or absolute
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441.

epitome is most similar to

A. volume
B. essence
C. summit
D. deliverance
Answer» B. essence
Explanation: an epitome is a typical or ideal example; essence is the real or very basic nature of something
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442.

edict is most similar to

A. decree
B. vacate
C. correction
D. destiny
Answer» A. decree
Explanation: an edict is an official proclamation; a decree is an order with the force of the law
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443.

extol is most similar to

A. praise
B. tax
C. burden
D. berate
Answer» A. praise
Explanation: to extol means to praise highly
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444.

abeyant is most similar to

A. false
B. disgusting
C. pending
D. novice
Answer» C. pending
Explanation: abeyant means in a period of temporary inactivity, or pending
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445.

knell is most similar to

A. copse
B. hill
C. toll
D. rattle
Answer» C. toll
Explanation: to knell means to sound in an ominous manner; to toll means to sound in long measured strokes; both words are used to describe the ringing of bells
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446.

soporific is most similar to

A. juvenile
B. drunken
C. delightful
D. hypnotic
Answer» D. hypnotic
Explanation: soporific means causing sleep; hypnotic means tending to produce sleep
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447.

iterate is most similar to

A. unsettled
B. repeat
C. impoverish
D. announce
Answer» B. repeat
Explanation: to iterate means to say or do again, or to repeat
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448.

bulwark is most similar to

A. conundrum
B. festival
C. rampart
D. confuse
Answer» C. rampart
Explanation: a bulwark is a solid wall-like structure raised for defense, or a rampart
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449.

pedantic is most similar to

A. pedestrian
B. arduous
C. fickle
D. consequential
Answer» A. pedestrian
Explanation: pedantic means ostentatiously or narrowly learned, or unimaginative; one meaning of pedestrian is commonplace or unimaginative
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450.

bumptious is most similar to

A. backward
B. arrogant
C. clumsy
D. rugged
Answer» B. arrogant
Explanation: bumptious means noisily self-assertive; arrogant means disposed to exaggerate one’s own worth
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451.

expiation is most similar to

A. breathing
B. immigration
C. divergence
D. atonement
Answer» D. atonement
Explanation: expiation means the act of making atonement; atonement means reparation for an offense or injury
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452.

flagitious is most similar to

A. deliberate
B. fatiguing
C. villainous
D. habitual
Answer» C. villainous
Explanation: flagitious means marked by outrageous crime or vice; villainous means having the characteristics of a deliberate criminal or scoundrel
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453.

inveigle is most similar to

A. cajole
B. complexity
C. hoodwink
D. distress
Answer» A. cajole
Explanation: to inveigle means to win over with flattery; to cajole means to persuade with flattery
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454.

heed

A. trek
B. consider
C. consolidate
D. bound
Answer» B. consider
Explanation: to heed means to pay attention to, or to consider
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455.

edge

A. diffuse
B. point
C. force
D. dissuade
Answer» A. diffuse
Explanation: to edge means to force or move gradually (as in to edge off the road)
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456.

elevate

A. lessen
B. mention
C. affix
D. hoist
Answer» D. hoist
Explanation: to elevate means to lift up, or raise; to hoist means to raise into position
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457.

appoint

A. score
B. discuss
C. nominate
D. ensure
Answer» C. nominate
Explanation: to appoint means to name officially, often to a position; to nominate means to appoint or propose for office
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458.

hoard

A. stockpile
B. burrow
C. mine
D. dessert
Answer» A. stockpile
Explanation: to hoard means to gather a hidden supply; to stockpile means accumulate a reserve of something
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459.

homogeneous

A. alike
B. strange
C. polite
D. alkaline
Answer» A. alike
Explanation: homogeneous means descended from the same ancestral type, or alike
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460.

hub

A. counsel
B. elder
C. center
D. extension
Answer» C. center
Explanation: a hub is a center of activity
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461.

tame

A. lost
B. evasive
C. pushy
D. submissive
Answer» D. submissive
Explanation: tame means deficient in spirit or courage, or submissive
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462.

irk

A. shrug
B. irritate
C. devour
D. avoid
Answer» B. irritate
Explanation: to irk means to annoy or irritate
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463.

loom

A. disappear
B. cut
C. surface
D. teach
Answer» C. surface
Explanation: to loom means to come into sight in enlarged or distorted form; to surface means to come to the surface or into view
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464.

fitful

A. erratic
B. angry
C. tired
D. pronounced
Answer» A. erratic
Explanation: fitful means having intermittent or irregular character; erratic means lacking regularity
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465.

gaudy

A. massive
B. mindful
C. tasteful
D. flashy
Answer» D. flashy
Explanation: gaudy means ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented; flashy means ostentatious or showy
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466.

flaunt

A. conceal
B. parade
C. trust
D. fray
Answer» B. parade
Explanation: to flaunt means to display ostentatiously or impudently; to parade means to exhibit ostentatiously
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467.

flex

A. bend
B. binge
C. rid
D. consume
Answer» A. bend
Explanation: to flex means to bend
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468.

tantalize

A. pronounce
B. reign
C. equal
D. flirt
Answer» D. flirt
Explanation: to tantalize means to tease by presenting something desirable; to flirt means to behave amorously without serious intent
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469.

dastardly

A. devastating
B. cowardly
C. clever
D. munificent
Answer» B. cowardly
Explanation: dastardly means despicably mean or cowardly
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470.

aficionado

A. novice
B. trickster
C. devotee
D. agent
Answer» C. devotee
Explanation: an aficionado is a fan, or a devotee
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471.

contiguous

A. catching
B. divided
C. adjoining
D. circumstantial
Answer» C. adjoining
Explanation: contiguous means touching along a boundary or point; adjoining means joining at a point or line
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472.

swindler

A. charlatan
B. expert
C. divinity
D. debonair
Answer» A. charlatan
Explanation: a swindler is a person who takes money or property through fraud or deceit; a charlatan is a person who pretends to have knowledge or ability, or a fraud
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473.

rogue

A. knave
B. wander
C. buffoon
D. color
Answer» A. knave
Explanation: a rogue is a dishonest person; a knave is a tricky deceitful person
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474.

apologist

A. liar
B. defender
C. failure
D. admirer
Answer» B. defender
Explanation: an apologist is a person who writes or speaks in defense of a cause, or a defender
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475.

proxy

A. spasm
B. closeness
C. delegate
D. court
Answer» C. delegate
Explanation: a proxy is a person who has the power to act for another, or a delegate
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476.

buffet

A. protect
B. barricade
C. armoire
D. strike
Answer» D. strike
Explanation: to buffet means to strike repeatedly
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477.

travesty

A. confusion
B. mockery
C. disaster
D. speculation
Answer» B. mockery
Explanation: a travesty is a distorted or grossly inferior imitation; a mockery is an insincere or contemptible imitation
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478.

bristle

A. aloof
B. seethe
C. wave
D. doubt
Answer» B. seethe
Explanation: to bristle is to take on an aggressive or angry appearance; to seethe means to experience violent internal agitation
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479.

admonish

A. laud
B. decorate
C. caution
D. admire
Answer» C. caution
Explanation: to admonish means to express warning in a gentle manner, or to caution
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480.

wheedle

A. retreat
B. deceive
C. plead
D. question
Answer» C. plead
Explanation: to wheedle means to influence using soft words or flattery; to plead means to entreat or appeal earnestly
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481.

aplomb

A. mine
B. clumsiness
C. complication
D. poise
Answer» D. poise
Explanation: aplomb means complete composure or self-assurance, or poise
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482.

aver

A. dissipate
B. create
C. hate
D. state
Answer» D. state
Explanation: to aver means to declare positively, or to state
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483.

mien

A. carriage
B. average
C. vicious
D. disguise
Answer» A. carriage
Explanation: mien means appearance or demeanor; carriage means manner of holding one’s body, or posture
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484.

paroxysm

A. conundrum
B. fit
C. contraction
D. spite
Answer» B. fit
Explanation: a paroxysm is an attack or convulsion, or a fit
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485.

aegis

A. superstition
B. reference
C. sponsorship
D. archive
Answer» C. sponsorship
Explanation: aegis means protection, or sponsorship
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486.

sepulture

A. burial
B. parasite
C. verse
D. sermon
Answer» A. burial
Explanation: sepulture means burial
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487.

harridan

A. governor
B. vessel
C. witch
D. lawyer
Answer» C. witch
Explanation: a harridan is a shrew, or a witch
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488.

apothegm

A. medicine
B. adage
C. speculation
D. resistance
Answer» B. adage
Explanation: an apothegm is a short, pithy saying; an adage is a saying that embodies a common observation
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489.

grandiloquence

A. respect
B. bluster
C. denial
D. solemnity
Answer» B. bluster
Explanation: grandiloquence means lofty or pompous eloquence; one meaning of bluster is loudly boastful speech
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490.

fulmination

A. explosion
B. recession
C. achievement
D. blessing
Answer» A. explosion
Explanation: a fulmination is a sudden or loud noise, or an explosion
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491.

pococurante

A. native
B. hot
C. blasé
D. hidden
Answer» C. blasé
Explanation: pococurante means indifferent or nonchalant; blasé means apathetic to pleasure
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492.

escarpment

A. warning
B. cliff
C. campsite
D. tomb
Answer» B. cliff
Explanation: an escarpment is a long cliff or a steep slope
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493.

plutocrat

A. banker
B. priest
C. judge
D. astronomer
Answer» A. banker
Explanation: a plutocrat is one who rules by virtue of wealth; a banker is one who engages in the business of finance
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494.

jovial

A. incredulou
B. merry
C. revolting
D. dizzy
Answer» B. merry
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495.

qualm

A. distres
B. impunity
C. persevere
D. scruple
Answer» D. scruple
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496.

sumptuous

A. deliriou
B. gorgeous
C. perilous
D. luxurious
Answer» D. luxurious
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497.

appall

A. deliriou
B. covered
C. dismay
D. confuse
Answer» C. dismay
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498.

negligent most nearly means

A. pajama
B. morbid
C. careless
D. dark
Answer» C. careless
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499.

congregate most nearly means

A. worship
B. gather
C. disturb
D. hurry
Answer» B. gather
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500.

utter most nearly means

A. expres
B. defer
C. borrow
D. laugh
Answer» A. expres
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