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MCQs – Synonyms & Semantic Nuance mdcat

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The interns were warned not to _______ from the established sterile procedures.

A. adhere

B. follow

C. deviate ✓

D. conform

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Jun 25, 2026

A “robust” debate is one that is _______, while a “strong” debate is simply one with solid arguments.

A. vigorous and healthy ✓

B. loud and angry

C. long and tiring

D. quiet and thoughtful

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Jun 25, 2026

Which word implies a secret and often illegal or disapproved activity?

A. Overt

B. Covert

C. Clandestine ✓

D. Public

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Jun 25, 2026

To refute an argument means to prove it wrong with evidence, while to reject an argument is simply to _______.

A. agree with it

B. not accept it ✓

C. misunderstand it

D. analyze it

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Jun 25, 2026

The patient was anxious about the surgery. The word “anxious” here implies:

A. Eagerness and excitement

B. Fear and worry ✓

C. Calmness and peace

D. Indifference and apathy

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Jun 25, 2026

Which word carries the most negative connotation for being talkative?

A. Conversational

B. Loquacious

C. Garrulous ✓

D. Chatty

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Jun 25, 2026

A cursory review is brief and superficial. A perfunctory review is brief and done out of _______.

A. deep interest

B. duty or routine ✓

C. excitement

D. necessity

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Jun 25, 2026

“Apathy” means a lack of interest or enthusiasm. “Antipathy” means a(n) _______.

A. deep feeling of dislike ✓

B. feeling of confusion

C. state of excitement

D. sense of duty

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Jun 25, 2026

The scientist was confident in her results, meaning she trusted them. If she were arrogant, she would display _______.

A. excessive self-importance ✓

B. careful optimism

C. quiet uncertainty

D. joyful hope

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Jun 25, 2026

The new regulations were designed to _______ the spread of the virus, not to stop it completely.

A. exacerbate

B. promote

C. curtail ✓

D. facilitate

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Jun 25, 2026

Despite the grim prognosis, the family remained _______, hoping for a miracle.

A. despondent

B. optimistic ✓

C. morose

D. miserable

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Jun 25, 2026

The research paper was criticized for its _______ data, which led to unreliable conclusions.

A. robust

B. verifiable

C. spurious ✓

D. empirical

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His attempts to _______ the angry crowd were unsuccessful, and the protest turned violent.

A. incite

B. placate ✓

C. provoke

D. agitate

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Jun 25, 2026

Which word best describes a person who saves money carefully and wisely?

A. Stingy

B. Frugal ✓

C. Miserly

D. Cheap

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While both mean “to improve,” ameliorate is best used for _______, whereas “enhance” is better for improving quality.

A. situations ✓

B. objects

C. flavors

D. sounds

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Jun 25, 2026

Select the synonym for fortuitous.

A. Unlucky

B. Predestined

C. Accidental ✓

D. Deliberate

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Jun 25, 2026

The manager’s caustic remarks demoralized the entire team.

A. Kind

B. Gentle

C. Sarcastic ✓

D. Encouraging

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The effects of the anesthetic began to wane.

A. Increase

B. Intensify

C. Diminish ✓

D. Appear

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Jun 25, 2026

His dogmatic assertions left no room for discussion.

A. Flexible

B. Tentative

C. Opinionated ✓

D. Open-minded

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Practice Questions

The interns were warned not to _______ from the established sterile procedures.

A “robust” debate is one that is _______, while a “strong” debate is simply one with solid arguments.

Which word implies a secret and often illegal or disapproved activity?

To refute an argument means to prove it wrong with evidence, while to reject an argument is simply to _______.

The patient was anxious about the surgery. The word “anxious” here implies:

Which word carries the most negative connotation for being talkative?

A cursory review is brief and superficial. A perfunctory review is brief and done out of _______.

“Apathy” means a lack of interest or enthusiasm. “Antipathy” means a(n) _______.

The scientist was confident in her results, meaning she trusted them. If she were arrogant, she would display _______.

The new regulations were designed to _______ the spread of the virus, not to stop it completely.

Despite the grim prognosis, the family remained _______, hoping for a miracle.

The research paper was criticized for its _______ data, which led to unreliable conclusions.

His attempts to _______ the angry crowd were unsuccessful, and the protest turned violent.

Which word best describes a person who saves money carefully and wisely?

While both mean “to improve,” ameliorate is best used for _______, whereas “enhance” is better for improving quality.

Select the synonym for fortuitous.

The manager’s caustic remarks demoralized the entire team.

The effects of the anesthetic began to wane.

His dogmatic assertions left no room for discussion.

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