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Synonym of obsequious is ____.

  • A. insolent
  • B. aloof
  • C. sycophantic
  • D. defiant
Explanation:
Obsequious means overly submissive and flattering; sycophantic matches.

Synonym of obfuscate is ____.

  • A. streamline
  • B. simplify
  • C. befuddle
  • D. verify
Explanation:
Obfuscate means to make unclear; befuddle means to confuse.

Synonym of obdurate is ____.

  • A. flexible
  • B. capitulating
  • C. adamant
  • D. receptive
Explanation:
Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change; adamant fits.

Synonym of negligible is ____.

  • A. pivotal
  • B. momentous
  • C. inconsequential
  • D. momentous
Explanation:
Negligible means too small to matter; inconsequential matches.

Synonym of nefarious is ____.

  • A. ethical
  • B. virtuous
  • C. heinous
  • D. upright
Explanation:
Nefarious means wicked; heinous is a close synonym.

Synonym of munificent is ____.

  • A. chary
  • B. scant
  • C. lavish
  • D. parsimonious
Explanation:
Munificent means extremely generous; lavish captures that.

Synonym of mollify is ____.

  • A. provoke
  • B. placate
  • C. incite
  • D. rebuke
Explanation:
Mollify means to calm or soothe; placate is synonymous.

Synonym of mitigate is ____.

  • A. worsen
  • B. inflame
  • C. assuage
  • D. intensify
Explanation:
Mitigate means to lessen severity; assuage means to ease.

Synonym of meticulous is ____.

  • A. slapdash
  • B. lax
  • C. punctilious
  • D. careless
Explanation:
Meticulous means extremely careful about details; punctilious fits.

Synonym of mercurial is ____.

  • A. predictable
  • B. consistent
  • C. erratic
  • D. methodical
Explanation:
Mercurial describes rapid, unpredictable change; erratic matches.