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Grammar - Synonyms Test 39

Choose the word or phrase that is the synonym of the underlined word or phrase in the question.
Questions 1 - 5 of 15

1. We will need to leave out some of the preliminary exercises at the graduation because of the large number of students receiving degrees.

A. outfit
B. omit
C. audit
D. quit

2. People who live in the country enjoy a rustic life style.

A. slow
B. difficult
C. simple
D. happy

3. Some scientists have argued that the purpose of the human appendix may have been to digest uncooked meat and bark, functions that are no longer useful.

A. simulated
B. perilous
C. obsolete
D. sluggish

4. The diver's task was complicated by the fact that, besides the gold, the wreck contained bombs and ammunition.

A. next to
B. away from
C. allied to
D. in addition to

5. He decided to subscribe to the magazine although it only came out biannually

A. biennial
B. semi-annual
C. four times a year
D. every year