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Synonym of recondite is ____.

  • A. obvious
  • B. arcane
  • C. transparent
  • D. commonplace
Explanation:
Recondite means obscure and hard to understand; arcane matches.

Synonym of recalcitrant is ____.

  • A. docile
  • B. compliant
  • C. contumacious
  • D. pliant
Explanation:
Recalcitrant means stubbornly defiant; contumacious is a close synonym.

Synonym of quixotic is ____.

  • A. calculating
  • B. realistic
  • C. utopian
  • D. hardheaded
Explanation:
Quixotic describes idealistic but impractical visions; utopian fits.

Synonym of puerile is ____.

  • A. sophisticated
  • B. worldly
  • C. infantile
  • D. seasoned
Explanation:
Puerile means childishly silly; infantile matches.

Synonym of protean is ____.

  • A. static
  • B. rigid
  • C. mutable
  • D. fixed
Explanation:
Protean means readily changeable; mutable is a direct synonym.

Synonym of prosaic is ____.

  • A. sublime
  • B. pedestrian
  • C. lyrical
  • D. visionary
Explanation:
Prosaic means dull and ordinary; pedestrian conveys that ordinariness.

Synonym of prolific is ____.

  • A. barren
  • B. sparse
  • C. productive
  • D. scant
Explanation:
Prolific means producing much; productive matches.

Synonym of predilection is ____.

  • A. obligation
  • B. hesitation
  • C. proclivity
  • D. abstinence
Explanation:
Predilection is a preference or liking; proclivity means a natural inclination.

Synonym of preclude is ____.

  • A. invite
  • B. bar
  • C. provoke
  • D. facilitate
Explanation:
Preclude means to prevent or make impossible; bar is a synonym.

Synonym of precarious is ____.

  • A. secure
  • B. stable
  • C. perilous
  • D. settled
Explanation:
Precarious means dangerously unstable; perilous matches.