Synonyms tests with answers - 13
1. garrulous
a)affable
b)noisy
c)quarrelsome
d)talkative
2 .astute
a)untruthful
b)diligent
c)greedy
d)shrewd
3. forthwith
a)by chance
b)straightforward
c)with excess vigour
d)immediately
4. sporadic
a)irregular
b)instinctive
c)accidental
d)not genuine
5. homage
a)patriotic sentiment
b)show of respect
c)moralizing speech
d)disbelief
6. obligatory
a)agreeable
b)required
c)useful
d)stubborn
7. emolument
a)anything that softens
b)praise
c)profit
d)expression of approval
8. contemplative
a)robust
b)helpful
c)thoughtful
d)devious
9. surmise
a)a guess
b)summary
c)authoritative statement
d)prediction
10. reformation
a)repetition
b)change
c)revelation
d)retreat
11. errata
a)antiques
b)suggestive literature
c)odd behaviour
d)list of errors
12. daft
a)breezy
b)awkward
c)silly
d)nimble
13. ancillary
a)important
b)near
c)similar
d)auxiliary
14. rotunda
a)carousel
b)musical composition
c)sealing fresco
d)circular building
15. frenetic
a)frantic
b)idol
c)continental
d)relaxed
16. cogent
a)geared
b)formidable
c)strong
d)weak
e)convincing
17. expunge
a)rationalize
b)purge
c)exhale
d)eradicate
e)assign
18. indigenous
a)wealthy
b)having stomach trouble
c)native
d)scholarly
e)bald
19. condiment
a)vegetable
b)salad
c)meat-dish
d)relish
e)sugar
20. fortuitous
a)lucky
b)accidental
c)rich
d)prearranged
e)concerted
ANSWER
1. d
2. d
3. d
4. a
5. b
6. b
7. a
8. c
9. a
10. b
11. d
12. c
13. d
14. d
15. a
16. e
17. d
18. c
19. d
20. b
