Let's talk about synonyms. The word may feel like a bit of a mouthful to say but it's worth knowing, as it will help you to expand your English vocabulary.
A synonym is a word or phrase in the same language that has approximately the same meaning as another one. Its purpose is to avoid repetition in both written and spoken language.
If you have ever used a thesaurus to find an alternative word or phrase to write or say, then you were searching for a synonym.
How many synonyms do you know? Can you pick the synonym for each word displayed in this quiz? So many words, so many meanings, and so many relationships between them mean your brain has to work overtime to discover the correct answers. Try taking our synonym quiz today to see how varied your vocabulary is. You might even learn some new words!
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Only 35% Of Americans Can Pass This Synonym Vocabulary Quiz Questions
What is the synonym of elegiac?
cordial
comforting
sunshiny
desolate
friendly
What is the synonym of indubitable?
doubtable
arguable
contradictable
debatable
accomplished
What is the synonym of pithy?
long-winded
wordy
compact
verbose
rambling
What is the synonym of ostentatious?
quiet
understated
conservative
unflashy
flamboyant
What is the synonym of florid?
austere
ornate
unadorned
plain
stark
What is the synonym of fortuitous?
luckless
ill-fated
star-crossed
hapless
fortunate
What is the synonym of haughty?
modest
lowly
arrogant
unpretentious
humble
What is the synonym of intrepid?
chicken
bold
fainthearted
coward
craven
What is the synonym of nonchalant?
curious
serious
concerned
interested
apathetic
What is the synonym of perfidious?
devoted
disloyal
dedicated
faithful
staunch
What is the synonym of querulous?
uncomplaining
forbearing
cranky
tolerant
patient
What is the synonym of spurious?
real
genuine
bogus
bona fide
authentic
What is the synonym of surreptitious?
open
public
clandestine
overt
common
What is the synonym of vindicate?
incriminate
convict
blame
absolve
What is the synonym of quotidian?
rare
unusual
extraordinary
familiar
infrequent