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351. Synonym of "bonanza" is _________?
- A. fish fry
- B. windfall
- C. blessing
- D. dessert
Explanation: A bonanza is a sudden source of wealth, success, or good fortune, much like a windfall. A blessing is related in meaning but is broader and less specific.
Correct answer: windfall352. Synonym of "stodgy" is _________?
- A. sturdy
- B. dull
- C. blunt
- D. obstinate
Explanation: Stodgy describes something dull, conventional, or lacking liveliness. Sturdy means strong, which is a tempting similarity in sound but not meaning.
Correct answer: dull353. Synonym of "inter" is _________?
- A. carry
- B. hint
- C. bury
- D. interfere
- E. act as go-between
Explanation: As a verb, inter means to bury a dead person. Interfere and act as go-between relate to other meanings or word forms, not this verb.
Correct answer: bury354. Synonym of "bombastic" is _________?
- A. inflated
- B. explosive
- C. retaliatory
- D. meek
- E. enraged
Explanation: Bombastic language is inflated and overly grand, often intended to impress rather than communicate plainly. Explosive describes a physical force, not exaggerated speech or writing.
Correct answer: inflated355. Synonym of "endow" is _________?
- A. to approve
- B. immobilize
- C. embark
- D. provide
Explanation: To endow means to provide someone or something with a quality, gift, or financial support. Approve, immobilize, and embark describe entirely different actions.
Correct answer: provide356. Synonym of "imperil" is _________?
- A. to threaten
- B. endanger
- C. undermine
- D. frighten
Explanation: To imperil something is to put it in danger, so endanger is the direct synonym. Threaten is close but can mean merely expressing an intention to cause harm.
Correct answer: endanger357. Synonym of "serene" is _________?
- A. musical
- B. patient
- C. happy
- D. calm
Explanation: Serene means calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance. Patient and happy can describe a person’s state but do not convey the full meaning of serene.
Correct answer: calm358. Synonym of "barrage" is _________?
- A. quarters for troops
- B. dispute
- C. bombardment
- D. large boat
Explanation: A barrage is a concentrated and continuous attack, especially an artillery bombardment. The other options refer to military accommodation, a dispute, or a vessel.
Correct answer: bombardment359. Synonym of "viva voce" is _________?
- A. lively
- B. in writing
- C. belligerently
- D. thematically
- E. orally
Explanation: Viva voce is a Latin expression meaning by word of mouth or orally, as in an oral examination. In writing is its direct opposite.
Correct answer: orally360. Synonym of "lackluster" is _________?
- A. dull
- B. fitful
- C. steady
- D. obscure
Explanation: Lackluster means dull, unimpressive, or lacking vitality and brilliance. Obscure means difficult to understand or not well known, which is a different kind of lack of clarity.
Correct answer: dull