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2001. Synonym of "altercation" is ________?
- A. adjustment
- B. repair
- C. quarrel
- D. split personality
- E. echo
Explanation: An altercation is a heated argument or quarrel, usually involving angry words. Adjustment and repair refer to correcting or fixing something, not to a dispute.
Correct answer: quarrel2002. Synonym of "asperity" is _________?
- A. roughness
- B. dream
- C. ambition
- D. smoothness
- E. sarcastic remark
Explanation: Asperity means harshness or roughness, especially in a person’s manner or tone. A sarcastic remark may sound harsh, but it is not the direct meaning of asperity.
Correct answer: roughness2003. Synonym of "fecund" is _________.
- A. fruitful
- B. changeable
- C. decayed
- D. strong
Explanation: Fecund means highly fertile or productive, especially in producing crops, ideas, or offspring. “Fruitful” carries the same sense of abundant productivity.
Correct answer: fruitful2004. Synonym of "expunge" is ________.
- A. drain
- B. lie
- C. distort
- D. obliterate
Explanation: To expunge means to remove or erase completely. “Obliterate” has the same sense of wiping something out entirely.
Correct answer: obliterate2005. Synonym of "copse" is _______.
- A. thicket
- B. box
- C. stone hut
- D. cloud
Explanation: A copse is a small group or thicket of trees. “Thicket” is the closest synonym among the choices.
Correct answer: thicket2006. Synonym of "tremulous" is ___________.
- A. domineering
- B. frantic
- C. inadequate
- D. trembling
Explanation: Tremulous means shaking or quivering, usually because of fear, weakness, or emotion. “Trembling” directly carries this meaning.
Correct answer: trembling2007. Synonym of "plethora" is _________.
- A. trouble
- B. foolish
- C. wealth
- D. love
Explanation: Plethora means an excessive amount or abundance of something. “Wealth” is the closest option because it can mean a large supply, although “abundance” would be more exact.
Correct answer: wealth2008. Synonym of "pall" is __________.
- A. light
- B. satiate
- C. carry
- D. horror
Explanation: As a verb, “pall” means to become dull, boring, or tiring through overuse, and “satiate” can mean to satisfy or weary through excess. The remaining options do not fit this meaning.
Correct answer: satiate2009. Synonym of "Crucifixion" is _________.
- A. contentment
- B. happiness
- C. execution
- D. gassing
Explanation: Crucifixion is a form of execution in which a person is nailed to a cross. “Execution” is the broader synonym; “gassing” is only one possible method of execution.
Correct answer: execution2010. Synonym of "drizzle" is ___________.
- A. curly
- B. sprinkle
- C. sear
- D. drench
Explanation: To drizzle means to rain lightly or to sprinkle a liquid in small drops. “Sprinkle” matches this light, scattered action, whereas “drench” means to soak heavily.
Correct answer: sprinkle