Synonyms Exercises: Vocabulary Practice (A2-C1) with Answers

⏱ Time: 10:00 📝 Questions: 20 📊 Level: A2, B1, B2, C1 📚 Type: Vocabulary ⭐ XP: up to +25 (on pass)
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Can you use synonyms correctly in everyday English? These 20 practice questions for Level A2-C1 go beyond memorising words — they put vocabulary into realistic sentences and situations.

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Question 1: Which word is closest in meaning to HAPPY?

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'Glad' means feeling pleasure or joy, which is the closest synonym of 'happy'. 'Angry' means feeling rage, 'tired' means feeling exhausted, and 'scared' means feeling fear — none of these share the meaning of happiness.
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Question 2: The children were very ___ after winning the game.

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'Excited' correctly describes the feeling of enthusiasm after winning. 'Bored' suggests a lack of interest, 'calm' suggests no strong emotion, and 'sleepy' suggests tiredness — none fit the context of winning.
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Question 3: Which word is closest in meaning to BIG?

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'Large' shares the same meaning as 'big' — both describe something of great size. 'Tiny' means very small, 'narrow' means not wide, and 'thin' means not thick — all are opposite or unrelated in meaning.
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Question 4: 'Fast' and 'quick' are synonyms that both describe something happening with speed.

Question 4 options
True. Both 'fast' and 'quick' mean happening at high speed or in a short time. They are commonly used as synonyms in everyday English.
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Question 5: She felt ___ when she heard the bad news.

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'Sad' is the correct emotion word for reacting negatively to bad news. 'Proud' means feeling satisfaction in achievement, 'cheerful' means happy and optimistic, and 'grateful' means feeling thankful — none suit the context of hearing bad news.
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Question 6: Match each word to its synonym.

Question 6 options
begin
shut
fix
assist
close
start
repair
help

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

'Begin' means 'start'; 'shut' means 'close'; 'fix' means 'repair'; 'assist' means 'help'. These are common synonym pairs used in everyday English.
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Question 7: What does PURCHASE mean?

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'Purchase' means to buy something, typically used in slightly more formal contexts. 'Sell' means to offer goods in exchange for money, 'borrow' means to take temporarily, and 'steal' means to take illegally.
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Question 8: The teacher asked the students to ___ the difficult passage carefully.

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'Examine' means to inspect or study something closely, which fits the context of analyzing a difficult passage. 'Ignore' means to pay no attention, 'forget' means to fail to remember, and 'delete' means to remove — none suit a teacher's instruction to study carefully.
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Question 9: Which word is closest in meaning to COURAGEOUS?

Question 9 options
'Brave' is the closest synonym to 'courageous' — both describe someone willing to face danger or difficulty without fear. 'Cautious' means careful to avoid risk, 'cowardly' means lacking bravery, and 'reckless' means acting without thinking about danger.
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Question 10: The new employee showed great ___ to learn new skills quickly.

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'Eagerness' means keen enthusiasm or willingness, which fits the context of wanting to learn. 'Reluctance' means unwillingness, 'indifference' means lack of interest, and 'hostility' means unfriendliness — all are opposite to the positive context described.
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Question 11: 'Wealthy' and 'affluent' are synonyms, but 'affluent' is typically used in more formal or written contexts.

Question 11 options
True. Both words mean having a lot of money, but 'affluent' belongs to a higher register and is more common in formal writing, news, and academic contexts.
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Question 12: The politician tried to ___ the public with promises of lower taxes.

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'Persuade' means to convince someone to believe or do something, which fits the context of a politician making promises. 'Threaten' implies intimidation, 'amuse' means to entertain, and 'confuse' means to bewilder — none match the idea of convincing through promises.
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Question 13: Which word is closest in meaning to OBSOLETE?

Question 13 options
'Outdated' is the closest synonym to 'obsolete' — both describe something no longer in use or no longer useful because it has been replaced by something newer. 'Modern' means current, 'popular' means widely liked, and 'essential' means absolutely necessary.
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Question 14: The scientist needed to ___ the results before publishing the research paper.

Question 14 options
'Verify' means to confirm the truth or accuracy of something, which is essential before publishing research. 'Fabricate' means to invent or make up, 'dismiss' means to reject, and 'conceal' means to hide — all would be inappropriate in honest scientific practice.
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Question 15: A common formal synonym of 'ask for' in business English is ___.

Question 15 options
'Request' is the standard formal synonym of 'ask for' in business and professional communication. It carries a more polished, professional tone.
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Question 16: What does ALLEVIATE mean?

Question 16 options
'Alleviate' means to make suffering or a problem less severe. It does not mean to eliminate completely, to make worse, or to cause something — it specifically refers to partial relief.
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Question 17: Her ___ response to the crisis demonstrated remarkable leadership qualities.

Question 17 options
'Decisive' means showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively, which matches 'remarkable leadership qualities'. 'Hesitant' means uncertain, 'ambiguous' means unclear, and 'sluggish' means slow to respond — none suggest strong leadership.
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Question 18: Which word is closest in meaning to UBIQUITOUS?

Question 18 options
'Omnipresent' is the closest synonym to 'ubiquitous' — both describe something found or appearing everywhere. 'Scarce' means in short supply, 'unique' means one of a kind, and 'sporadic' means occurring at irregular intervals.
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Question 19: The journalist's report was praised for its ___ analysis of the political situation.

Question 19 options
'Astute' means showing an ability to assess situations or people accurately and turn this to one's advantage. It collocates naturally with 'analysis'. 'Superficial' means lacking depth, 'biased' means unfairly prejudiced, and 'trivial' means of little importance — none would earn praise.
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Question 20: The committee's attempts to ___ the conflicting parties ultimately succeeded in restoring peace.

Question 20 options
'Reconcile' means to restore friendly relations between conflicting parties, fitting the context of restoring peace. 'Antagonize' means to provoke hostility, 'segregate' means to separate, and 'undermine' means to weaken — all would worsen conflict rather than resolve it.