SYNONYMS
The Internet has become an essential part of our lives.
a. lucrative b. indispensable c. favorable
b. indispensable
subside, decrease, diminish, reduce
abate
Without this assistance, thousands of refugees would __________ from hunger and neglect.
perish
There will be a twenty-minute _____ between acts one and two.
The way in which a substance, typically a liquid, holds together; thickness or viscosity.
consistency
Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree, huge, vast
immense
Which word is NOT a synonym for FAVORABLE:
approved, supportive, opposed
opposed
She has a very profitable career as a businessman.
a. lucrative b. candid c. abysmal
a. lucrative
immersion, concentration, attention, soaking up, engrossment
absorption
The school _______ to teach students to be good citizens.
endeavors
Many people were deceived by her ____ words.
eloquent
The science of the mind or of mental states and processes
psychology
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Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine; sameness of pitch or tone in a sound or utterance
monotony
Which word is NOT a synonym for PRECISE:
exact, accurate, vague
vague
He was caught up in a bar fight last night.
a. tyranny b. opposition c. brawl
c. brawl
integrate, absorb
assimilate
John spent 5 years in jail for his __________to the current government.
opposition
Chris is an _____ piano player.
adept
(Used with object). to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time
precede
Characterized by or showing complete agreement; fully in agreement of two or more people
unanimous
Which word is NOT a synonym for ERRATIC:
random, sporadic, consistent
consistent
He made a solemn promise to never drink again.
a. vow b. merit c. prudent
a. vow
disperse, scatter
dissipate
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Mr. Johnson's excellent performance ______ a raise.
merits
Anna's radiant smile was like a ray of sunshine on a ____ day.
dreary
Not showing care for the consequences of an action, rash.
imprudent
A mention (to refer, referencing)
reference
Which word is NOT a synonym for DREARY
bleak, cheerless, bright
bright
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She did not go into a lot of detail, but her response was satisfactory.
a. immense b. favorable c. adequate
c. adequate
random, sporadic
erratic
This seems to be a ______ solution to the problem.
satisfactory
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We hope the refugees will _____ into the local community.
assimilate
Truthful and straightforward; frank, forthright, open, honest, sincere
candid
The action of explaining the meaning of something
interpretation
Which word is NOT a synonym for HINDRANCE?
obstacle, benefit, hurdle
benefit