What is a synonym? A synonym is a word or phrase that means nearly the same as another one, and its purpose is to avoid repetition in both spoken and written language. For example beautiful and pretty are synonyms.
Do you want to know how good your English vocabulary is? Try taking our synonym quiz today. You might even learn some new words! The test consists of 10 short multiple-choice questions.
1. What is a synonym for "sedentary"?
A) Abundant
B) Hidden
C) Inactive
D) Excellent
2. What is a synonym for "elude"?
A) Stay
B) Ignore
C) Deceive
D) Escape
3. What is a synonym for "legacy"?
A) Loan
B) Inheritance
C) Obligation
D) Duty
4. What is a synonym for "adulation"?
A) Flattery
B) Argument
C) Duration
D) Institution
5. What is a synonym for "decorum"?
A) Propriety
B) Chagrin
C) Profanity
D) Inferiority
6. What is a synonym for "friable"?
A) Strong
B) Secure
C) Crumbly
D) Insipid
7. What is a synonym for "duress"?
A) Affluence
B) Coercion
C) Provider
D) Humiliation
8. What is a synonym for "hapless"?
A) Unlucky
B) Trustworthy
C) Tenacious
D) Treacherous
9. What is a synonym for "comely"?
A) Execrable
B) Disgusting
C) Attractive
D) Sluggish
10. What is a synonym for "ominous"?
A) Sinister
B) Auspicious
C) Propitious
D) Quiescent
Synonym Quiz
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