Word Knowledge Practice Test 8

Correct answer: D — hate

To "detest" means to dislike intensely, making "hate" the most accurate synonym (mirroring "abhor").

Correct answer: C — believable

Something that is "plausible" is reasonable or probable, making "believable" the best synonym (mirroring "credible").

Correct answer: A — postponement

A "deferment" is the action of putting something off to a later time, matching "postponement" perfectly (mirroring "reprieve").

Correct answer: B — dull

Monotonous describes something lacking in variety and interest, making "dull" the closest match (mirroring "tedious").

Correct answer: C — wince

To "flinch" means to make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to fear or pain, perfectly matching "wince" (mirroring "cower").

Correct answer: A — deviation

A "digression" is a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing, which means a "deviation" (mirroring "tangent" -> "detour").

Correct answer: B — void

To "invalidate" means to make an argument, statement, or contract officialy soundless or no longer binding, which is to "void" or cancel it (mirroring "nullify" -> "cancel").

Correct answer: D — touchable

Palpable describes a feeling or atmosphere so intense as to seem almost tangible or physically capable of being touched, making "touchable" the closest synonym (mirroring "tangible" -> "physical").

Correct answer: D — exoneration

Vindication is the clearing of someone of blame or suspicion, making "exoneration" or forgiveness the exact synonym (mirroring "absolution" -> "forgiveness").

Correct answer: B — revoke

To "rescind" means to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement, corresponding perfectly with "revoke" or terminate (mirroring "abrogated" -> "terminate").

Correct answer: D — multitude

A "myriad" is a countless or extremely great number, making "multitude" or abundance the closest synonym (mirroring "plethora" -> "abundance").