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Which of the following is a synonym for 'plaudit'?
Which of the following is a synonym for 'plaudit'?
- Commendation (correct)
- Flattery
- Denunciation
- Disapproval
What does the idiom 'gift of gab' imply?
What does the idiom 'gift of gab' imply?
- Awkward in communication
- Limited conversational skills
- Confused in discussions
- Skilled at storytelling (correct)
Which term is an antonym of 'acclamation'?
Which term is an antonym of 'acclamation'?
- Flattery
- Praise
- Condemnation (correct)
- Applause
What does the idiom 'in cahoots with someone' signify?
What does the idiom 'in cahoots with someone' signify?
Which of the following idioms means to find fault or criticize someone?
Which of the following idioms means to find fault or criticize someone?
Which word best describes someone who is scrupulous in their actions?
Which word best describes someone who is scrupulous in their actions?
What does the expression 'left-handed compliment' refer to?
What does the expression 'left-handed compliment' refer to?
Which of the following terms does NOT relate to criticism?
Which of the following terms does NOT relate to criticism?
Which idiom refers to someone who is unsophisticated or rough around the edges?
Which idiom refers to someone who is unsophisticated or rough around the edges?
What does the idiom 'Apple Knocker' imply about a person?
What does the idiom 'Apple Knocker' imply about a person?
Which of the following synonyms best describes 'Finicky'?
Which of the following synonyms best describes 'Finicky'?
What is the antonym of 'Fastidious'?
What is the antonym of 'Fastidious'?
Which idiom characterizes a person who is resilient and able to handle difficult situations?
Which idiom characterizes a person who is resilient and able to handle difficult situations?
Which word means to completely remove or eliminate?
Which word means to completely remove or eliminate?
Identify the antonym of 'Skimpy'.
Identify the antonym of 'Skimpy'.
Which synonym is most closely related to the term 'Eradicate'?
Which synonym is most closely related to the term 'Eradicate'?
Which idiom suggests that someone is very dedicated to their work?
Which idiom suggests that someone is very dedicated to their work?
Which term is an antonym for 'Fondness'?
Which term is an antonym for 'Fondness'?
What does 'Herculean' describe?
What does 'Herculean' describe?
What is a synonym for 'Predilection'?
What is a synonym for 'Predilection'?
Which of the following pairs represents antonyms for hard work?
Which of the following pairs represents antonyms for hard work?
Which of the following phrases relates to 'Affection'?
Which of the following phrases relates to 'Affection'?
Which idiom implies a very high level of effort that might lead to exhaustion?
Which idiom implies a very high level of effort that might lead to exhaustion?
What does 'languid' most closely mean?
What does 'languid' most closely mean?
Which option is an antonym for 'Regularity'?
Which option is an antonym for 'Regularity'?
Identify the synonym for 'Mendacious'.
Identify the synonym for 'Mendacious'.
Which synonym closely relates to 'paucity'?
Which synonym closely relates to 'paucity'?
Which idiom would best describe someone who is unproductive and appears to do nothing?
Which idiom would best describe someone who is unproductive and appears to do nothing?
Which idiom implies a strong dislike?
Which idiom implies a strong dislike?
Which term is related to the concept of 'Dislike'?
Which term is related to the concept of 'Dislike'?
What is the meaning of the idiom 'work all the hours that God sends'?
What is the meaning of the idiom 'work all the hours that God sends'?
Select the antonym for 'Penchant'.
Select the antonym for 'Penchant'.
Which idiom signifies maintaining composure under pressure?
Which idiom signifies maintaining composure under pressure?
What is an antonym for the term 'enthusiastic'?
What is an antonym for the term 'enthusiastic'?
Which synonym could describe a person who is unaffected by stress?
Which synonym could describe a person who is unaffected by stress?
Which term is NOT a synonym for captivity?
Which term is NOT a synonym for captivity?
Which option best represents a synonym for 'vague'?
Which option best represents a synonym for 'vague'?
What does the idiom 'cool as a cucumber' imply?
What does the idiom 'cool as a cucumber' imply?
Which of the following is NOT a synonym of 'inarticulate'?
Which of the following is NOT a synonym of 'inarticulate'?
Which word is an antonym for 'lucid'?
Which word is an antonym for 'lucid'?
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Vocabulary Definitions and Synonyms
- Plaudit (noun): Expresses praise or applause.
- Calumny: A false statement intended to harm someone's reputation.
Related Idioms for Praise
- Gift of gab: Skillful in speaking.
- Green fingers: Skilled at gardening.
- Dab hand: Proficient in manual tasks.
- On the ball: Highly attentive and responsive.
- Bring down the house: To earn resounding applause.
- Steal the show: To draw the most attention.
Related Idioms for Criticism
- Pick holes: To find faults in others.
- In the firing line: Under scrutiny or criticism.
- Pot calling the kettle black: Criticizing someone for a fault one also possesses.
- Left-handed compliment: An insult disguised as a compliment.
Synonyms for Puritanical (Adjective)
- Honest: Upright in principles.
- Scrupulous: Adhering strictly to moral principles.
- Ethical: Conforming to accepted standards.
- Conscientious: Diligent in duty.
- Virtuous: Possessing high moral standards.
Idioms Related to Illegal Activities
- Siphon off: Illegally divert resources.
- Take someone for a ride: Deceive someone.
- Lead up the garden path: To mislead.
- In cahoots with someone: In collusion with someone.
Idioms Related to Smart Persons
- Tough Cookie: A resilient individual.
- Spruced Up: Made neat or tidy.
Vocabulary Related to Rustic Persons
- Wild and Woolly: Untamed or unrefined.
- Apple Knocker: A country person.
- All Thumbs: Clumsy.
Synonyms for Persnickety (Adjective)
- Fussy: Overly particular about details.
- Choosy: Selective in choices.
- Fastidious: Difficult to please.
Synonyms for Extirpate (Verb)
- Remove: To take away completely.
- Abolish: To formally end a practice or institution.
- Eradicate: To eliminate completely.
Idioms Related to Hard Work
- Blood, sweat, and tears: Hard work and effort.
- Fight tooth and nail: To fight very hard for something.
- Go the extra mile: To do more than expected.
Vocabulary Related to Laziness
- Lackadaisical: Lacking enthusiasm.
- Couch Potato: A lazy person.
- Mouse Potato: Someone who spends excessive time on the computer lazily.
Synonyms for Exiguous (Adjective)
- Paucity: Scarcity or lack of something.
- Sparse: Thinly dispersed.
- Shortage: An insufficient amount.
Vocabulary Related to Abomination (Noun)
- Disgusting act: Something that causes hatred or repulsion.
- Detestable: Despised or hateful.
Idioms Related to Dislike
- Bad blood: Hostility between individuals.
- No love lost: Mutual dislike.
Idioms Related to Calmness
- Pull yourself together: Regain composure.
- Cool as a cucumber: Very calm and composed.
Synonyms for Nonchalant (Adjective)
- Unconcerned: Not caring about something.
- Implicit: Implied but not stated.
Vocabulary Related to Captivity
- Imprisonment: The state of being confined in prison.
- Confinement: Being kept within bounds; not free.
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