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Quiz about Synonymy
Quiz about Synonymy

Synonymy Trivia Quiz


Do you know your synonyms? Try to test your knowledge here. Don't worry if you can't pronounce the word.

A multiple-choice quiz by trident. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
trident
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
196,398
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
5563
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (9/10), mulder100 (9/10), boombaby (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Many times people do things arbitrarily. It's just human nature after all. Which word is a synonym for 'arbitrary'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Another common aspect of human nature is to be gregarious. What kind of person would you meet if he were 'gregarious'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A dirigible is not common these days, but they were quite the technology in the early 1900's. What, may I ask, is a 'dirigible'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Although it's such a small word, the elusiveness of the word "boon" for many people is not uncommon. What word would be a synonym for boon? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Many people lie to hide their wrongdoings. Many people contrive things also. What would you be doing if you were 'contriving'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A schism is usually not a favorable thing. Which of these would NOT qualify as a 'schism'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The act of 'foraging' has been made unnecessary by technology and social development. What would you be doing if you were to forage? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. There are numerous people who are ardent members of this site. If you were an 'ardent' member of this site, what kind of member would you be? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Most people don't like sycophants. If you were to describe a 'sycophant', what term might you use? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. By now, you should have grasped the concept of synonymy. So which of these words would be synonymous with 'synonymy'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Many times people do things arbitrarily. It's just human nature after all. Which word is a synonym for 'arbitrary'?

Answer: capricious

Arbitrary means done by impulse or without rationale. A capricious person is most likely to do something on a whim.
2. Another common aspect of human nature is to be gregarious. What kind of person would you meet if he were 'gregarious'?

Answer: affable

Humans seek company and to do so amicably would be gregarious. If you were affable, you would be easy to approach.
3. A dirigible is not common these days, but they were quite the technology in the early 1900's. What, may I ask, is a 'dirigible'?

Answer: zeppelin

A dirigible is an airship, or zeppelin, that is kept up in the air by a gas such as hydrogen or helium (typically hydrogen).
4. Although it's such a small word, the elusiveness of the word "boon" for many people is not uncommon. What word would be a synonym for boon?

Answer: blessing

Boon means a blessing or a benefit bestowed upon someone. Even though it may sound like a bad thing, it is quite the opposite.
5. Many people lie to hide their wrongdoings. Many people contrive things also. What would you be doing if you were 'contriving'?

Answer: fabricating

To contrive is to plot or fabricate something. Many people are lying and contriving at the same time.
6. A schism is usually not a favorable thing. Which of these would NOT qualify as a 'schism'?

Answer: rapture

Rapture is really an ecstatic feeling. If you got the question wrong, it was probably because you were thinking of rupture.
7. The act of 'foraging' has been made unnecessary by technology and social development. What would you be doing if you were to forage?

Answer: scrounging

To forage is to look for food or supplies. Manufacture, shipping, and specialization of labor have made foraging unnecessary, unless of course, you're looking for dinner in the refrigerator.
8. There are numerous people who are ardent members of this site. If you were an 'ardent' member of this site, what kind of member would you be?

Answer: devoted

The ardent fans of this website are numerous. I believe that's because this site is so well put together and is a lot of fun.
9. Most people don't like sycophants. If you were to describe a 'sycophant', what term might you use?

Answer: brown-noser

Sycophants flatter influential people in order to get a higher position or favor. Many people give them the nickname of brown-nosers. Other common terms are: apple-polisher, back-scratcher, back-slapper, boot-licker, glad-hander, lap-dog, toad-eater, and yes-man.
10. By now, you should have grasped the concept of synonymy. So which of these words would be synonymous with 'synonymy'?

Answer: similarity

Well, synonymy is a hard word to swallow, but I'm sure you can do it. (sin-non-nim-mee) That might help. Synonymy is synonymous and similar to the word similarity. Hope you had fun with these words!
Source: Author trident

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