Lexis: near-synonyms in context

Question 1 of 10

"Lucid" means clear and easy to understand.

Question 2 of 10

Choose the word nearest in meaning to "scrutinise" in: "The auditor scrutinised the accounts."

Question 3 of 10

Choose the word nearest in meaning to "reprimanded" in: "The pupil was reprimanded."

Question 4 of 10

Choose the word nearest in meaning to "augment" in: "He works at night to augment his income."

Question 5 of 10

Choose the word nearest in meaning to "commence" in: "The exam will commence at nine."

Question 6 of 10

Choose the word nearest in meaning to "candid" in: "He gave a candid opinion."

Question 7 of 10

Choose the word nearest in meaning to "imminent" in: "A storm is imminent."

Question 8 of 10

Choose the word nearest in meaning to "mitigate" in: "Trees mitigate the effects of wind."

Question 9 of 10

"Novice" means an expert.

Question 10 of 10

Choose the word nearest in meaning to "ubiquitous" in: "Mobile phones are ubiquitous."