5th Grade: The Ultimate Quiz On Vocabulary!
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Which word is NOT a synonym of the word given? trivial (adjective)
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Unimportant
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Inconsequential
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Trifling
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Crucial
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On this 'Vocabulary' quiz, you are going to get some more practice in using synonyms. A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word, for example: 'slow-sluggish'; 'hot-scorching' and 'angry-furious'.
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Which word is NOT a synonym of the word given? intelligent (adjective)
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Brainless
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Bright
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Clever
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Brainy
Correct Answer
A. BrainlessExplanation
The word "brainless" is the correct answer because it means lacking intelligence or showing a lack of thought or judgment, which is the opposite of "intelligent". The other three options, "bright", "clever", and "brainy", are all synonyms of "intelligent" as they all refer to having a high level of mental capacity or being quick-witted.Rate this question:
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Which word is NOT a synonym of the word given? lie (noun)
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Tall tale
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Fib
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Falsehood
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Truth
Correct Answer
A. TruthExplanation
The word "truth" is not a synonym of the word "lie." While "tall tale," "fib," and "falsehood" all refer to a deliberate false statement, "truth" means something that is in accordance with reality or fact. Therefore, it is the opposite of a lie and not a synonym of it.Rate this question:
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Which word is NOT a synonym of the word given? talkative (adjective)
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Locquacious
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Verbose
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Reticent
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Garrulous
Correct Answer
A. ReticentExplanation
The word "reticent" is not a synonym of "talkative" because it means being reserved or reluctant to speak, while "talkative" means being inclined to talk or speak freely.Rate this question:
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Which word is NOT a synonym of the word given? invalid (adjective)
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Fallacious
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Untrue
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Valid
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Illogical
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A. ValidExplanation
The word "valid" is the only word among the given options that is not a synonym of "invalid". "Fallacious", "untrue", and "illogical" all mean the same as "invalid" - not valid or incorrect. However, "valid" means the opposite - something that is valid is true or acceptable. Therefore, "valid" is not a synonym of "invalid".Rate this question:
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Which word is NOT a synonym of the word given? violent (adjective)
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Vicious
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Pugnacious
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Aggressive
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Peaceful
Correct Answer
A. PeacefulExplanation
The word "peaceful" is the only word among the given options that does not have a similar meaning to the word "violent". While "vicious", "pugnacious", and "aggressive" all convey a sense of hostility or aggression, "peaceful" suggests the absence of violence or conflict. Therefore, "peaceful" is not a synonym of "violent".Rate this question:
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Which word is NOT a synonym of the word given? boredom (noun)
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Tedium
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Dullness
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Interest
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Monotony
Correct Answer
A. InterestExplanation
The word "interest" is the only word in the given options that is not a synonym of "boredom". While the other options - "tedium", "dullness", and "monotony" - all refer to a state of being bored or uninterested, "interest" is the opposite as it implies curiosity or engagement. Therefore, "interest" is the word that is not a synonym of "boredom".Rate this question:
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Which word is NOT a synonym of the word given? concave (adjective)
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Depressed
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Convex
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Sunken
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Indented
Correct Answer
A. ConvexExplanation
The word "convex" is the correct answer because it is the only word among the options that is not a synonym of the word "concave". While "depressed", "sunken", and "indented" all convey a similar meaning of being curved inward or having a hollow shape, "convex" means the opposite, describing a surface that is curved outward. Therefore, "convex" is not a synonym of "concave".Rate this question:
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Which word is NOT a synonym of the word given? decline (noun)
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Decrease
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Improvement
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Deterioration
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Degeneration
Correct Answer
A. ImprovementExplanation
The word "improvement" is not a synonym of "decline." While "decline" means a decrease or deterioration, "improvement" means the opposite - an increase or enhancement. Therefore, "improvement" does not have the same meaning as "decline" and is not a synonym of it.Rate this question:
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Which word is NOT a synonym of the word given? gracious (adjective)
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Rude
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Polite
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Amiable
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Courteous
Correct Answer
A. RudeExplanation
The word "rude" is the only word in the given options that is not a synonym of "gracious". "Polite", "amiable", and "courteous" all convey a similar meaning of being kind, considerate, and well-mannered, which aligns with the meaning of "gracious". However, "rude" has the opposite meaning, indicating a lack of politeness or consideration.Rate this question:
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