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421. Synonym of "succulent" is _________?

  • A. asking help
  • B. wicked
  • C. anxious
  • D. concise
  • E. juicy

Explanation: Succulent means juicy and tender, especially when describing fruit or meat. Concise means brief in expression and is unrelated.

Correct answer: juicy

422. Synonym of "misanthropy" is _________?

  • A. badinage
  • B. generosity
  • C. vivacity
  • D. miserliness
  • E. hatred

Explanation: Misanthropy is a general dislike or hatred of humankind. Miserliness means unwillingness to spend money, so it is not the same idea.

Correct answer: hatred

423. Synonym of "onerous" is _________?

  • A. possessive
  • B. proud
  • C. droll
  • D. burdensome
  • E. sly

Explanation: Onerous describes something difficult to perform or carry because it is burdensome. The other choices describe personality traits or styles, not a heavy responsibility.

Correct answer: burdensome

424. Synonym of "sedate" is _________?

  • A. shy
  • B. impressive
  • C. calm
  • D. melancholy

Explanation: Sedate means calm, composed, and unhurried, often describing a person's manner. Melancholy means sad, which is a different emotional state.

Correct answer: calm

425. Synonym of "omnipresent" is _________?

  • A. all-knowing
  • B. ubiquitous
  • C. threatening
  • D. hovering

Explanation: Omnipresent means present everywhere, which is exactly the meaning of ubiquitous. All-knowing is omniscient, a commonly confused but different word.

Correct answer: ubiquitous

426. Synonym of "impair" is _________?

  • A. weaken
  • B. mend
  • C. entreat
  • D. corrupt

Explanation: To impair something is to weaken, damage, or reduce its effectiveness. Mend has the opposite meaning, while corrupt is only one possible type of damage.

Correct answer: weaken

427. Synonym of "avert" is _________?

  • A. surrender
  • B. oppose
  • C. prevent
  • D. affirm

Explanation: To avert a danger is to prevent or turn it away before it occurs. Surrender and affirm have meanings opposite to this protective action.

Correct answer: prevent

428. Synonym of "immunize" is _________?

  • A. protect against disease
  • B. benumb
  • C. render mute
  • D. sterilize

Explanation: To immunize is to protect a person against a disease, usually by vaccination or developing immunity. Sterilize means remove microorganisms, not necessarily create disease immunity.

Correct answer: protect against disease

429. Synonym of "assail" is _________?

  • A. attack
  • B. estimate
  • C. scale
  • D. indict

Explanation: To assail means to attack forcefully, either physically or with criticism. Indict means formally charge someone with a crime, which may follow an attack but is not its synonym.

Correct answer: attack

430. Synonym of "impel" is _________?

  • A. direct
  • B. urge forward
  • C. enliven
  • D. ward off

Explanation: To impel is to drive or urge someone or something forward, often through pressure or motivation. Ward off means prevent or repel, the opposite direction of action.

Correct answer: urge forward