Synonyms and Definitions Quiz

Synonyms and Definitions

• Squander/Dissipate/Prodigal/Profligate: To waste time, money, or resources recklessly.

• Boorish/Churlish/Puerile: Rude, impolite, or childish behavior.

• Austere/Stringent/Draconian: Strict, severe, or harsh in approach, often in rules or policies.

• Pugnacious/Belligerent/Irascible/Fractious: Easily angered, eager to fight or argue, or prone to irritability.

• Animosity/Antipathy/Enmity/Loathe/Virulence/Malevolence/Aversion: Strong dislike or hatred; ill-will or hostility.

• Irresolute/Fickle/Ambivalent/Vacillating/Capricious/Indecisive: Indecisive or uncertain, often changing opinions or decisions.

• Unprincipled/Corrupt/Reprobate/Venal: Morally wrong, dishonest, or willing to do anything for personal gain.

• Nettlesome/Irksome/Vexing: Annoying or bothersome.

• Relent/Mitigate/Alleviate/Subside: To lessen, reduce, or become less intense.

• Laudible/Meritorious/Admirable/Approbation/Acclaim/Tout/Estimable: Worthy of praise or admiration.

• Tenuous/Brittle/Frail/Feeble: Weak, fragile, or lacking strength.

• Scrupulous/Pedantic/Meticulous: Careful, precise, and attentive to detail.

• Industrious/Onerous/Relentless/Debilitating/Enervating/Indefatigable/Arduous/Languid/Torpid: Hard-working, persistent, requiring great effort, Slow, lacking energy, or weak in movement.

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• Proclivity/Inclined/Penchant/Predilection: A strong liking or tendency toward something.

• Munificent/Surplus/Extraneous/Superfluous: Generous, excessive, or more than necessary.

• Lugubrious/Grievance/Crestfallen/Entrenched/Ingrained: Looking sad, mournful, or full of sorrow, Firmly established or difficult to change.

• Quash/Annul/Nullify: To cancel, invalidate, or make something no longer valid.

• Callow/Naive/Innocuous/Benign/Artless: Inexperienced, innocent, or harmless.

• Decry/Deprecate/Defame/Slander/Aspersion/Denigrate/Calumny: To criticize or speak badly about someone or something, often unfairly.

• Adulterate/Vitiate: To make something impure or worse by adding harmful substances.

• Contend/Squabble/Quarrel/Contretemps/Imbroglio/Anomalous/Aberrant/Unorthodox/Heterodox/Incongruous: To argue or fight, often over minor issues or misunderstandings, Not normal or deviating from what is expected.

• Largesse/Benevolence/Altruism: Generosity, kindness, and a desire to help others.

• Transient/Evanescent/Ephemeral/Momentary/Temporal: Lasting for only a short time; temporary.

• Panache/Flamboyance/Modish/Tranquil/Placid/Lulling/Pacify/Propitiate/Beguile/Inveigle/Dupe/Gouge: Style, flair, or showy elegance, calm, peaceful, and soothing, to deceive or trick someone, often.

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• Adept/Adroit/Deft/Artful/Ingenious: Skilled, clever, or good at handling tasks or situations.

• Humdrum/Insipid/Banal/Hackneyed/Vapid/Mundane: Dull, boring, or lacking excitement or originality.

• Parsimonious/Miserly/Avaricious: Extremely frugal, selfish, or greedy with money.

• Wary/Chary/Circumspect: Cautious or careful, often avoiding risks.

• Pertinacious/Obstinate/Obdurate/Dogged/Headstrong: Stubborn, determined, and unwilling to give up or change.

• Sagacious/Astute/Prudent/Judicious/Perspicacious: Wise, insightful, or able to make good decisions.