Word Pairs and Synonyms Quiz

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What does the term 'diurnal' refer to?

Occurring during the evening

Occurring during the daytime (correct)

Occurring in different seasons

Occurring during the night

Which word describes a calm and composed individual under pressure?

Irascible

Pessimistic

Imperturbable (correct)

Petulant

What does 'attrition' refer to in a general context?

Gradual reduction or weakening (correct)

A sudden outburst

A complete failure

An increase in strength

Which of the following best defines 'murky'?

Dark, gloomy, or unclear Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'isotope'?

An atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes something that is artificially created or contrived?

Factitious Signup and view all the answers

What does 'commiserate' mean?

To express sympathy or pity Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'excoriate'?

To criticize severely or strip away skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'grovel'?

To act in a servile manner Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a deep inlet of the sea or a large gap?

Gulf Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'goad' mean?

To provoke someone into action Signup and view all the answers

How would you define the term 'strife'?

Conflict or struggle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'savoury' refer to in terms of food flavor?

Salty or spicy Signup and view all the answers

Which option best explains what a 'scapegoat' is?

A person blamed for the faults of others Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'accretion' mean?

Growth by gradual accumulation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a 'delicatessen'?

A store selling fine, prepared foods Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'quixotic' imply about a person?

Extremely idealistic or unrealistic Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the word 'tangle'?

To twist together into a confusing mass Signup and view all the answers

What does 'exculpate' mean?

To clear from blame or guilt Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'scenario' used for?

To outline a story or situation Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the back of the neck?

Nape Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'wring' something?

To twist or squeeze forcibly Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Word Pairs and Synonyms

Plug/Seal: A device for connecting to an electrical socket or sealing an opening
Grovel/Humble: To act in a servile manner or crawl on the ground
Stroll/Walk: To walk leisurely
Strive/Conflict: Conflict or struggle
Plunder/Steal: To steal goods, typically using force
Grieve/Sorrow: To feel sorrow or distress
Gulf/Gap: A deep inlet of the sea or a large gap
Guerrilla/Small Group: A member of a small independent group fighting irregularly
Savory/Salty: Having a salty or spicy flavor rather than sweet
Saucer/Shallow Dish: A small, shallow dish for a cup
Saucepan/Cooking Pan: A deep cooking pan with a handle
Gentle/Kind: Kind or soft in action or character
Savoy/Cabbage: A type of cabbage with crinkled leaves
Scaffold/Platform: A temporary platform used in construction or for executions
Scale/Measure: A device for measuring weight or size
Scapegoat/Blame: A person blamed for the faults of others
Tan/Brownish Skin: A brownish skin color caused by sun exposure
Unrest/Disturbance: A state of dissatisfaction or disturbance
Turmoil/Confusion: A state of great confusion or disorder
Recoil/Withdraw: To draw back or shrink in fear or disgust
Sear/Burn: To burn or scorch the surface
Soar/Rise High: To rise or fly high in the air
Smear/Spread Messily: To spread or mark messily
Scald/Burn with Hot Liquid: To burn with hot liquid or steam
Scold/Reprimand: To reprimand or criticize angrily
Reprimand/Disapproval: An official expression of disapproval
Tap/Strike Lightly: To strike lightly or draw liquid from a container
Tangle/Twist Together: To twist together into a confusing mass
Trample/Step Heavily: To step heavily, often causing damage
Wrench/Twist Violently: To twist or pull violently
Wring/Squeeze Forcibly: To squeeze or twist forcibly
Writhe/Twist in Pain: To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort
Scribble/Careless Writing: To write or draw carelessly
Stir/Mix Circularly: To mix with a circular motion
Stitch/Sewing Loop: A loop of thread used in sewing or knitting
Stove/Cooking Appliance: An appliance for cooking or heating
Strain/Exert Force: To exert force or effort, or a type or variety
Tow/Pull with Vehicle: To pull something using a vehicle
Toss/Throw Lightly: To throw lightly or casually
Hone/Sharpen: To sharpen or refine
Dependable/Reliable: Able to be relied upon
Wretched/Unhappy: In a very unhappy or unfortunate state
Indulgence/Enjoying: The act of allowing oneself to enjoy something
Delicatessen/Prepared Foods: A store selling fine, prepared foods
Delicacy/Rare Food: A rare or expensive food item
Wreck/Destruction: The destruction of a ship, vehicle, or structure

Word Properties

Cottage/Small House: A small house, typically in the countryside
Village/Community: A small community or group of houses in a rural area
Grove/Trees: A small group of trees
Marsh/Wetland: An area of soft, wet land
Swamp/Wetland: A wetland often dominated by water
Scarf/Fabric: A piece of fabric worn around the neck or head
Scatterbrain/Disorganized: A person who is disorganized or forgetful
Scald/Burn with Hot Liquid: To burn with hot liquid or steam
Scholar/Student: A person dedicated to study or learning
Scholarship/Grant: A grant or payment made for academic achievement
Nape/Back of Neck: The back of the neck
Navel/Belly Button: The small central scar on the abdomen, belly button
Scramble/Move Quickly: To move quickly or clumsily
Scenario/Outline: A written outline of a story or situation
Shapely/Well-formed: Having an attractive or well-formed shape
Tow/Pull with Vehicle: To pull something using a vehicle
Toss/Throw Lightly: To throw lightly or casually
Hone/Sharpen: To sharpen or refine
Savory/Salty: Having a salty or spicy flavor rather than sweet
Saucer/Shallow Dish: A small, shallow dish for a cup
Saucepan/Cooking Pan: A deep cooking pan with a handle
Gentle/Kind: Kind or soft in action or character
Savoy/Cabbage: A type of cabbage with crinkled leaves
Scaffold/Platform: A temporary platform used in construction or for executions
Scale/Measure: A device for measuring weight or size
Scapegoat/Blame: A person blamed for the faults of others
Tan/Brownish Skin: A brownish skin color caused by sun exposure
Buffalo/Animal: A large, shaggy-haired animal related to the ox
Unrest/Disturbance: A state of dissatisfaction or disturbance
Turmoil/Confusion: A state of great confusion or disorder
Recoil/Withdraw: To draw back or shrink in fear or disgust
Sear/Burn: To burn or scorch the surface
Soar/Rise High: To rise or fly high in the air
Smear/Spread Messily: To spread or mark messily
Scald/Burn with Hot Liquid: To burn with hot liquid or steam
Scold/Reprimand: To reprimand or criticize angrily
Reprimand/Disapproval: An official expression of disapproval
Wing/Part of Animal: A part of an animal or aircraft used for flying
Tap/Strike Lightly: To strike lightly or draw liquid from a container
Tangle/Twist Together: To twist together into a confusing mass
Trample/Step Heavily: To step heavily, often causing damage
Wrench/Twist Violently: To twist or pull violently
Wring/Squeeze Forcibly: To squeeze or twist forcibly
Writhe/Twist in Pain: To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort
Scribble/Careless Writing: To write or draw carelessly
Stir/Mix Circularly: To mix with a circular motion
Stitch/Sewing Loop: A loop of thread used in sewing or knitting
Stove/Cooking Appliance: An appliance for cooking or heating
Strain/Exert Force: To exert force or effort, or a type or variety
Sconce/Bracket: A decorative bracket on a wall, especially for a light fixture
Sconce/Bracket: A decorative bracket on a wall, especially for a light fixture
Savannah/Plain: A grassy plain in tropical regions
Snigger/Quiet Laugh: To laugh quietly in a mocking way
Flora/Plants: The plants of a particular region or time
Fauna/Animals: The animals of a particular region or time
Strand/Single Length: A single thin length of something like thread or hair
Scanty/Insufficient: Small or insufficient in quantity or size
Scalp/Skin of Head: The skin covering the top of the head
Tow/Pull with Vehicle: To pull something using a vehicle
Toss/Throw Lightly: To throw lightly or casually
Indulgence/Enjoying: The act of allowing oneself to enjoy something
Delicatessen/Prepared Foods: A store selling fine, prepared foods
Delicacy/Rare Food: A rare or expensive food item
Wreck/Destruction: The destruction of a ship, vehicle, or structure
Wretched/Unhappy: In a very unhappy or unfortunate state
Wicker/Twigs: Pliable twigs or branches used for weaving
Hay/Dried Grass: Dried grass used as animal fodder
Moss/Small Plant: A small, green, soft plant that grows in damp areas
Goat/Domestic Animal: A domesticated animal known for its agility and milk production
Goad/Provoke: To provoke or drive someone into action
Grovel/Humble: To act in a servile manner or crawl on the ground
Chip/Small Piece: A small, thin piece of something broken off
Broach/Introduce: To introduce a topic for discussion
Barn/Storage Building: A large building used for storing grain or housing animals
Gall/Impudent Behavior: Bold or impudent behavior
Gait/Walking Style: A manner of walking or moving
Gammon/Cured Ham: A cured ham, or a deceptive action
Shammy/Soft Leather: A soft leather made from sheep or goat skin
Chamois/Goat-Antelope: A type of goat-antelope, or the leather from its hide
Customize/Modify: To modify something to suit personal preferences
Accretion/Growth: Growth by gradual accumulation
Shareholder/Company Owner: A person who owns shares in a company
Accession/Attainment: The attainment of a position of rank or power
Affront/Insult: An action that causes offense or insult
Axiom/Truth: A self-evident truth or principle
Foretell/Predict: To predict or forecast
Presage/Warning: To give a warning or indication of something
Plebeian/Common People: Relating to common people
Egomaniacal/Self-centered: Obsessively self-centered
Assortment/Collection: A variety or collection of items
Quixotic/Unrealistic: Extremely idealistic or unrealistic
Certitude/Confidence: The state of being certain or confident
Quaff/Drink Deeply: To drink deeply or heartily
Pantyhose/Nylon Stockings: A woman's nylon stockings and underwear
Outcry/Protest: A strong public protest or objection
Outlook/Perspective: A person’s point of view or perspective
Collegial/Teamwork: Characterized by collective responsibility and teamwork
Exculpate/Clear from Blame: To clear from blame or guilt
Adulation/Excessive Praise: Excessive admiration or praise
Retrograde/Backward: Moving backward or reverting to an earlier state
Monolithic/Uniform: Large, uniform, and indivisible
Prophylactic/Preventive: Intended to prevent disease or problems
Exiguous/Scanty: Very small or scanty
Goblet/Drinking Cup: A large drinking cup with a stem and base
Dissemble/Conceal: To conceal true feelings or intentions
Diurnal/Daytime: Occurring during the daytime
Moribund/Dying: In a dying or declining state
Itinerant/Traveling: Traveling from place to place
Quotidian/Commonplace: Occurring daily or commonplace
Brackish/Slightly Salty: Slightly salty or unpleasant
Cascade/Waterfall: A waterfall or series of small waterfalls
Putative/Generally Considered: Generally considered or assumed
Imperturbable/Calm: Calm and difficult to upset
Attrition/Reduction: Gradual reduction or weakening
Dissemble/Conceal: To conceal true feelings or intentions
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell- Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unappetizing/Unpleasant: Not appealing to the taste or smell
Unflappable/Calm: Calm and composed under pressure
To cascade/flow in abundance: To flow or fall in abundance
Nebulous/Vague: Vague or unclear
Inexorable/Impossible to Stop: Impossible to stop or prevent
Isotope/Atom: An atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons
Extirpate/Destroy Completely: To destroy completely
Insular/Isolated: Isolated or narrow-minded
Impervious/Unpenetrable: Not allowing entry or passage
Adduce/Cite Evidence: To cite as evidence
Commiserate/Sympathize: To express sympathy or pity
Imperceptible/Barely Noticeable: So small or slight it’s barely noticeable
Beaver/Rodent: A large rodent known for building dams
Murky/Gloomy: Dark, gloomy, or unclear
Condole/Express Sorrow: To express sympathy or sorrow
Coterminous/Same Boundaries: Having the same boundaries or extent
Balkanization/Division: The division of a region into smaller, hostile units
Excoriate/Criticize Severely: To criticize severely or strip away skin
Muckrake/Expose Scandal: To expose corruption or scandal
Ersatz Diamond/Artificial Diamond: An artificial or fake diamond
Factitious/Artificially Created: Artificially created or contrived
Deceptive/Misleading: Misleading or false
Inelcutable/Unavoidable: Impossible to avoid or escape
Inelligible/Unavoidable: Unable to be evaded
Inelculable/Unavoidable: Certain to happen
Unavoidable/Not Able to Avoid: Not able to be avoided
Unescapable/Unable to Escape: Unable to be escaped
Dyspeptic/Indigestion: Having indigestion or irritability
Pessimistic/Worst Expectations: Tending to expect the worst
Irritable/Easily Annoyed: Easily annoyed or angered
Bearish/Pessimistic Market: Pessimistic or negative, especially in markets
Irascible/Quick-tempered: Quick-tempered or easily angered
Petulant/Childish Temper: Childishly sulky or bad-tempered
Contentious/Arguable: Causing or likely to cause argument
Anodyne/Soothing: Something that soothes pain or stress
Narcotic/Dulls Senses: A drug that dulls senses or relieves pain
Anesthetic/Pain Relief: A substance that induces insensitivity to pain
Sedative/Calming Substance: A substance that calms or reduces excitement
Coterminous/Same Boundaries: Having the same boundaries or extent
Adjacent/Next to: Next to or adjoining
Hilt/Sword Handle: The handle of a sword or dagger
Twirl/Rapid Spin: To spin or rotate rapidly

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