Mettl Synonyms & Antonyms Quiz 1

Phobia means A phobia is an excessive and irrational fear reaction.

Dread- anticipate with great apprehension or fear.

Proteomics- Proteomics is the large-scale study of proteins. 

Dissuade- persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action.

Deter- discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

Dread is closely related to Phobia

Stern means strict and severe

Flexible means capable of bending easily without breaking.

Malleable- able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking.

Pliant- easily bent.

Flinty- (of a person or their expression) very hard and unyielding.

Flinty is closely related to Stern

Rogue- a dishonest or unprincipled man.

Scrupulous- having moral integrity

Crook- a dishonest person

Straight- extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend.


Crook is closely related to Rogue

Allure- the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

Enticement- something used to attract or to tempt someone; a lure.

Qualification- a condition that must be fulfilled before a right can be acquired; an official requirement.

Inbound- travelling towards a particular place, especially when returning to the original point of departure.

Enticement is closely related to Allure

Dynamic- (of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Idle- not occupied or employed

Impotent- unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless.

Vigorous- strong, healthy, and full of energy.

Passive- accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

Persuasive- good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.

Dampening- make it less strong or intense.

Weak- lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy.

Cogent- clear, logical, and convincing.

Cogent is closely related to Persuasive

Thrills- a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

Fear- an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.

Pleasure- a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

Wallop- strike or hit very hard.

Adventure- an unusual and exciting or daring experience.

Fear is the correct answer. Rest are Synonym of thrill

Recalcitrant- having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Unruly- disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.

Fractious- (of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly.

Obedient- complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's authority.

Obstinate- stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Obedient is the correct answer. Rest are Synonym of Recalcitrant

Clumsy- done awkwardly or without skill.

Inept- having or showing no skill; clumsy.

Gauche- unsophisticated and socially awkward.

Bulky- taking up much space; large and unwieldy.

Adroit- clever or skilful.

Adroit is the correct answer. Rest are Synonym of Clumsy

Nimble- quick and light in movement or action; agile.

Deft- neatly skilful and quick in one's movements.

Sluggish- slow-moving or inactive

Lithe- (especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful.

Swift- happening quickly or promptly.

Sluggish is the correct answer. Rest are Synonym of Nimble