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411. Synonym of "covenant" is _________?

  • A. prayer
  • B. garden
  • C. agreement
  • D. debate

Explanation: A covenant is a formal agreement or promise between parties, often with religious or legal force. Prayer and debate do not involve this binding agreement.

Correct answer: agreement

412. Synonym of "warn" is _________?

  • A. alert
  • B. be quick
  • C. provoke
  • D. deceive

Explanation: To warn someone is to alert them to danger, difficulty, or a possible consequence. Provoke means to cause a reaction, not to give cautionary information.

Correct answer: alert

413. Synonym of "collation" is _________?

  • A. correspondence
  • B. light meal
  • C. witty conversation
  • D. detailed account

Explanation: Collation can mean a light meal or refreshment, especially in formal or older usage. In another context it means comparing texts, but light meal is the intended meaning here.

Correct answer: light meal

414. Synonym of "furlong" is _________?

  • A. lengthy stay
  • B. eighth of a mile
  • C. quarter of a mile
  • D. loneliness

Explanation: A furlong is a traditional unit of distance equal to one-eighth of a mile, not a measure of time or loneliness.

Correct answer: eighth of a mile

415. Synonym of "bowdlerize" is _________?

  • A. censor
  • B. seize literally
  • C. add to
  • D. become rowdy

Explanation: To bowdlerize something is to remove material considered offensive or unsuitable, so censor is the closest synonym. The word comes from Thomas Bowdler, who expurgated Shakespeare's works.

Correct answer: censor

416. Synonym of "rankle" is _________?

  • A. irritate
  • B. warp
  • C. amuse
  • D. become arrogant

Explanation: To rankle is to irritate or cause continuing resentment, as a hurtful remark may rankle for years. Warp means distort, which is unrelated.

Correct answer: irritate

417. Synonym of "ordeal" is _________?

  • A. lengthy time
  • B. adventure
  • C. fair trade
  • D. painful experience

Explanation: An ordeal is a difficult or painful experience that tests someone's endurance. Adventure may be exciting without being painful or distressing.

Correct answer: painful experience

418. Synonym of "dicker" is _________?

  • A. complain
  • B. argue
  • C. bargain
  • D. waste time

Explanation: To dicker means to bargain or negotiate, especially over a price. It is not simply to argue or waste time.

Correct answer: bargain

419. Synonym of "culprit" is _________?

  • A. wrongdoer
  • B. cruel man
  • C. victim
  • D. unpleasant person

Explanation: A culprit is the person responsible for a crime or wrongdoing, making wrongdoer the precise synonym. A victim is the person harmed, not the offender.

Correct answer: wrongdoer

420. Synonym of "querulous" is _________?

  • A. questioning
  • B. critical
  • C. complaining
  • D. curious
  • E. ambiguous

Explanation: Querulous describes someone who habitually complains or finds fault. Although it resembles questioning in sound, it is not related to asking questions.

Correct answer: complaining