Synonyms Practice
Synonyms Free Practice Test
Start with the free synonyms practice test. It shows you what the questions look like and which words you do not know yet.
Assessment Practice pack
Parts of the synonyms practice pack
Synonyms explanation
In a synonyms question you get one word and four options; you pick the option that means (almost) the same. The approach:
- Think of a meaning yourself first, before looking at the options. If you read the options first, the distractors steer you.
- Cross out opposites and sound-alikes. Distractors are often an antonym, or a word that merely resembles the given word in sound or form.
- Build a sentence. Substitute each option into a short sentence; only the true synonym keeps the meaning intact.
Worked example
Which word means the same as obsolete?
A. modern B. outdated C. obscure D. absolute
Answer B is correct: obsolete means outdated. A is the opposite, while C and D merely resemble the word in sound — the classic sound-alike distractors.
Synonyms assessments
Next, train with the practice sets below. After each set you see your score and the words you missed — building your vocabulary where it matters.
Synonyms Evaluation of your results
Finish with the easy and difficult selections: easy to build confidence, difficult to prepare for the hardest words in the assessment.
Assessment Practice pack