Synonyms
What is a synonym for confusing and difficult to understand?
Perplexing
What word means “to make something less severe”?
Mitigate
What is the opposite of reluctant?
Willing
What does turn down mean?
reject / lower volume (depending on context)
Q: Which is correct: economic or economical (meaning “saving money”)?
Economical
What is a synonym for difficult?
Challenging
What word means “a situation that is difficult to escape from”?
A: Dilemma
What is the opposite of generous?
Stingy
What does bring up mean?
Mention / introduce a topic
Which is correct: remember doing or remember to do (for something in the future)?
Remember to do
What is a synonym for to strongly criticize?
Condemn
What word means “to gradually decrease in strength or intensity”?
Fade
What is the opposite of transparent (in communication)?
Opaque
What does put up with mean?
Tolerate
Which is correct: I look forward to meet you or I look forward to meeting you?
Looking forward to meeting you (because “to” is a preposition → + -ing)
What is a synonym for improve?
Enhance
What word means “a deep understanding or realization”?
Insight
What is the opposite of scarce?
Abundant
What does come up with mean?
Invent / think of an idea
Which is correct: discuss about or discuss?
Discuss (no “about”)
What is a synonym for careful and precise?
Meticulous
What word means “a careful decision after thinking”?
Judgment
What is the opposite of rigid (thinking)?
Flexible
What does single out mean?
Choose one person or thing from a group (often unfairly)
Q: Which is correct: He suggested me to go or He suggested going?
He suggested going (NOT “suggest someone to”)