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Grammar - Synonyms Test 59

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

1. It will be necessary for the doctor to widen the pupils of your eyes with some drops in order to examine them.

A. massage
B. treat
C. dilate
D. soothe

2. The real meaning of the poem was obscured by the pretentious language in which it was written.

A. exposed
B. apparent
C. hidden
D. shown

3. According to a belief prevalent in many places, a small, forked stick referred to as a "divining rod" is able to locate subterranean springs.

A. held sacred
B. broadly accepted
C. documented
D. detected

4. Heterogeneous catalysts are widely used in petroleum production.

A. strongly
B. extensively
C. weightily
D. narrowly

5. Because Dolly is such a good cook, she has concocted a great new recipe.

A. created
B. named
C. epitomized
D. baked