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Instruction: Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Q1. Condescension

(A) disdain
(B) cohesion
(C) effusion
(D) intention

Answer: disdain

Explanation: Disdain- the feeling that somebody/something is not good enough to be respected Condescension- patronizing attitude or behavior Cohesion- the ability to stay or fit together well Effusion- an instance of giving off something such as a liquid or gas. Intention- what somebody intends or means to do, a plan or purpose

Q2. Attract

(A) Fascinate
(B) Disgust
(C) Release
(D) Prevent

Answer: Fascinate

Explanation: Fascinate/Attract- to attract or interest somebody very much or to cause somebody to like somebody/something Disgust- a strong feeling of not liking or approving of something/somebody that you feel is unacceptable Release- to allow somebody/something to be free Prevent- to stop something happening or to stop somebody doing something

Q3. Reckless

(A) afraid
(B) cautious
(C) attentive
(D) thoughtless

Answer: thoughtless

Explanation: Thoughtless- not thinking about what other people want or need or what the result of your actions will be Reckless- not thinking about possible bad or dangerous results that could come from your actions Afraid- worried about something Cautious- taking great care to avoid possible danger or problems Attentive- watching, listening to, or thinking about somebody/something carefully

Q4. Deviate

(A) Veer
(B) Imitate
(C) Replicate
(D) Conform

Answer: Veer

Explanation: Deviate/Veer- to change direction suddenly or to change or become different from what is normal or expected. Imitate- to copy the behavior of somebody/something Replicate- to copy something exactly Conform- to obey a rule or law.

Q5. Challenge

(A) acceptance
(B) quiet
(C) peace
(D) objection

Answer: objection

Explanation: Objection- a reason why you do not like or are against somebody/something Challenge- something new and difficult that forces you to make a lot of effort Acceptance- the act of accepting or being accepted Peace- the state of being calm or quiet

Q6. Diffidence

(A) boldness
(B) confidence
(C) courage
(D) meekness

Answer: meekness

Explanation: Meekness- the quality of being quiet and silent Difference- the way that people or things are not the same or the way that somebody/something has changed Boldness- lack of hesitation or fear Courage- the ability to control fear in a situation that may be dangerous or unpleasant

Q7. Ragged

(A) smooth
(B) torn
(C) original
(D) golden

Answer: torn

Explanation: Torn- pull (something) apart or to pieces with force Ragged- (used about clothes) old and torn Smooth- having a completely flat surface with no lumps or holes or rough areas

Q8. Adulation

(A) scorn
(B) adoration
(C) apathy
(D) aversion

Answer: adoration

Explanation: Adulation/Adoration- very strong love or worship for someone Scorn- to feel or show a complete lack of respect for somebody/something Apathy- the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything Aversion- a strong feeling of not liking somebody/something

Q9. Dreaded

(A) Proud
(B) Afraid
(C) Fearless
(D) Feared

Answer: Feared

Explanation: Feared- to be afraid of somebody/something Dreaded- to be very afraid of or worried about something Proud- feeling that you are better and more important than other people Afraid- worried about something Fearless- never afraid

Q10. Dictator

(A) commander
(B) follower
(C) tyrant
(D) employee

Answer: tyrant

Explanation: Tyrant- a cruel ruler who has complete power over the people in his/her country Dictator- a ruler who has total power in a country Commander- a person who controls or is in charge of a military organization or group Follower- a person who follows or supports a person, belief, etc. Employee- a person who works for somebody

Q11. Resplendent

(A) dazzling
(B) unattractive
(C) dull
(D) withered

Answer: dazzling

Explanation: Dazzling- to make somebody unable to see for a short time Resplendent- brightly colored in an attractive and impressive way Unattractive- not attractive, pretty, or pleasant to look at Dull- not interesting or exciting, boring Withered- to become dry and die; to make a plant do this

Q12. Bull-headed

(A) headstrong
(B) muddle-headed
(C) clear-headed
(D) weak-minded

Answer: headstrong

Explanation: Bull-Headed- headstrong Muddle-headed- mentally disorganized or confused. Clear-headed- able to think clearly, especially if there is a problem

Q13. Lint

(A) Fur
(B) Copy
(C) Film
(D) Joint

Answer: Fur

Explanation: Fur- the soft thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals Lint- small soft pieces of wool, cotton, etc.

Q14. Wistful

(A) Contented
(B) Happy
(C) Shallow
(D) Sorrowful

Answer: Sorrowful

Explanation: Sorrowful- very sad Wistful- feeling or showing sadness Contented- happy or satisfied Shallow- not having or showing serious or deep thought

Q15. Novice

(A) Expert
(B) Silent
(C) Beginner
(D) Adept

Answer: Beginner

Explanation: Beginner- a person who is starting to do something for the first time Novice- a person who is new and without experience in a certain job, situation, etc. Expert- a person who has a lot of special knowledge or skill Silent- where there is no noise Adept- very good or skillful at something

Q16. Divulge

(A) suppress
(B) conceal
(C) reveal
(D) decide

Answer: reveal

Explanation: Reveal- to make something known that was secret Divulge- to tell something that is secret Suppress- to stop something by using force Conceal- to hide something/somebody

Q17. Mandatory

(A) Imperative
(B) Impervious
(C) Optional
(D) Unnecessary

Answer: Imperative

Explanation: Imperative- very important Mandatory- something that you must do, have, obey, etc. Impervious- not affected or influenced by something Optional- that you can choose or not choose Unnecessary- more than is needed or acceptable

Q18. Abode

(A) Habituation
(B) Aboard
(C) Dwelling
(D) Annex

Answer: Dwelling

Explanation: Dwelling- the place where a person lives Abode- the place where you live Habituation- Habituation is a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations Aboard- onto a train, ship, aircraft, or bus Annex- to take control of another country or region by force

Q19. Probe

(A) ignore
(B) investigate
(C) reply
(D) explain

Answer: investigate

Explanation: Investigate- to try to find out all the facts about something Probe- to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information Ignore- to pay no attention to somebody/something

Q20. Brace

(A) let go
(B) loosen
(C) weaken
(D) fortify

Answer: fortify

Explanation: Fortify- to make a place stronger Brace- to prepare yourself for something unpleasant Loosen- to become or make something less tight Weaken- to become less strong

Q21. Severity

(A) Anguish
(B) Pain
(C) Seriousness
(D) Support

Answer: Seriousness

Explanation: Seriousness- the quality of being serious Severity- the quality of being severe Anguish- great mental pain or suffering

Q22. Emerge

(A) mingle
(B) withhold
(C) appear
(D) leave

Answer: appear

Explanation: Appear- to come into sight Emerge- to appear or come out from somewhere Mingle- to mix with other things or people Withhold- to refuse to give something to somebody

Q23. Wry

(A) straight
(B) frank
(C) forthright
(D) crooked

Answer: crooked

Explanation: Crooked/Wry :having many bends/ not straight or even Forthright: saying exactly what you think in a clear and direct way Straight: with no bends or curves; going in one direction only Frank: showing your thoughts and feelings clearly; saying what you mean

Q24. Malignant

(A) vicious
(B) beneficial
(C) loving
(D) healthy

Answer: vicious

Explanation: Malignant/vicious: dangerous; likely to hurt somebody/ tending to produce death or deterioration. beneficial: having a good or useful effect loving:.feeling or showing love or care healthy: strong & well/ enjoying good health

Q25. Comply

(A) obey
(B) adore
(C) decline
(D) Deny

Answer: obey

Explanation: obey: to do what you are told to do Comply: to obey an order or request Adore: to love and admire somebody/something very much decline: to become weaker, smaller, or less good So, obey will be the most appropriate synonym of the given word comply.

Q26. Dearth

(A) Death
(B) Weakness
(C) Leakage
(D) Shortage

Answer: Shortage

Explanation: Shortage: a situation where there is not enough of something Dearth: a lack of something; not enough of something Weakness :the state of being weak Leakage :the action of coming out of a hole or crack; the liquid or gas that comes out Death :the end of somebody/something’s life So, shortage will be a synonym of the given word Dearth .

Q27. Encroach

(A) Disregard
(B) Ignore
(C) Intrude
(D) Forget

Answer: Intrude

Explanation: Intrude/Encroach: to enter a place or situation without permission or when you are not wanted Disregard: to take no notice of somebody/something; to treat something as unimportant. Ignore: to pay no attention to somebody/something Forget: to not be able to remember something

Q28. Apparently

(A) Seemingly
(B) Considerably
(C) Unlikely
(D) Questionably

Answer: Seemingly

Explanation: Seemingly/apparently: appearing to be something, especially when this is not true Considerably: to a large extent or degree Unlikely: not likely to happen; not expected; not probable Questionably: Open to doubt or challenge; problematic.

Q29. Despicable

(A) Commendable
(B) Laudable
(C) Contemptible
(D) Desirable

Answer: Contemptible

Explanation: Contemptible: not deserving any respect at all Despicable: very unpleasant or evil Commendable: that people think is good Laudable: deserving to be appreciated, praised or admired Desirable wanted, often by many people; worth having Contemptible will be a synonym of the given word despicable.

Q30. Forbid

(A) Close
(B) Prohibit
(C) Adieu
(D) Encourage

Answer: Prohibit

Explanation: Prohibit /Forbid: to not allow something Close: to shut Adieu: goodbye. Encourage: give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Q31. Salient

(A) Sturdy
(B) Navigable
(C) Marine
(D) Noticeable

Answer: Noticeable

Explanation: Noticeable : easy to see or notice. Salient :most important or noticeable. Sturdy :strong and healthy; that will not break easily. Navigable :used about a river or narrow area of sea that boats can sail along. Marine :connected with the sea. Clearly, Noticeable will be the most appropriate synonym of Salient.

Q32. Apathetic

(A) Instantaneous
(B) Irrelevant
(C) Irregular
(D) Indifferent

Answer: Indifferent

Explanation: Indifferent : not interested in or caring about somebody/something. Apathetic :lacking interest or desire to act Instantaneous: happening immediately or extremely quickly Irrelevant: not connected with something or important to it Irregular: not having a shape or pattern that we recognize or can predict. Clearly,Indifferent will be the most appropriate synonym of Apathetic.

Q33. Herald

(A) Halt
(B) Announce
(C) Suppress
(D) Succeed

Answer: Announce

Explanation: Announce : make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention. Herald : to be a sign that something is going to happen soon Halt : a short stop in some activity, movement or growth Suppress : to stop something by using force Succeed : to manage to achieve what you want; to do well

Q34. Adept

(A) clumsy
(B) rough
(C) lazy
(D) skilled

Answer: skilled

Explanation: Adept / skilled : having the abilities needed to do an activity or job well clumsy :careless and likely to knock into, drop or break things rough :not smooth, soft or level lazy: not wanting to work

Q35. Livid

(A) furious
(B) timid
(C) mild
(D) lively

Answer: furious

Explanation: furious/Livid: very angry timid :easily frightened; shy and nervous mild :not strong; not very bad lively :full of energy, interest, excitement, etc.

Q36. Callous

(A) inaccurate
(B) insensitive
(C) incredible
(D) inexperienced

Answer: insensitive

Explanation: insensitive/callous: not caring about the feelings or suffering of other people inaccurate : not correct or accurate; with mistakes incredible : impossible or very difficult to believe inexperienced : not experienced; lacking knowledge,

Q37. Bonhomie

(A) deceit
(B) companionship
(C) irritation
(D) fickleness

Answer: companionship

Explanation: Companionship/Bonhomie- a feeling of fellowship or friendship. Deceit- the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth. Irritation- the state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or slightly angry. Fickleness- changeability, especially as regards one’s loyalties or affections.

Q38. Fascination

(A) dislike
(B) happiness
(C) agreement
(D) appeal

Answer: appeal

Explanation: Appeal- to make a serious request for something you need or want very much Fascination- the quality or power of fascinating Dislike- to think that somebody/something is unpleasant Agreement- the state of agreeing with somebody/something

Q39. Commence

(A) complete
(B) resume
(C) conclude
(D) launch

Answer: launch

Explanation: Launch- to send a ship into the water or a spacecraft into the sky Commence- to start or begin Complete- having or including all parts; with nothing missing Resume- to begin again or continue after a pause or interruption Conclude- to form an opinion as to the result of thought or study

Q40. Imitate

(A) Mimic
(B) Effect
(C) Disregard
(D) Enlighten

Answer: Mimic

Explanation: Mimic- to copy somebody’s behavior, movements, voice, etc. in an amusing way Imitate- to copy the behavior of somebody/something Effect- a change that is caused by something; a result Disregard- to take no notice of somebody/something Enlighten- to give somebody information so that he/she understands something better

Q41. Paranoid

(A) Impeccable
(B) Suspicious
(C) Insignificant
(D) Patronising

Answer: Suspicious

Explanation: Suspicious- feeling that somebody has done something wrong, dishonest or illegal Paranoid- wrongly believing that other people are trying to harm you or are saying bad things about you Impeccable- without any mistakes or faults, perfect Insignificant- of little value or importance Patronizing- to treat somebody in a way that shows that you think you are better, more intelligent, experienced, etc. than he/she is

Q42. Absolute

(A) limited
(B) complete
(C) partial
(D) conditional

Answer: complete

Explanation: Complete- having or including all parts; with nothing missing Absolute- complete, total Limited- small or controlled in number, amount, etc. Partial- not complete Conditional- that only happens if something else is done or happens first

Q43. Allege

(A) Soothe
(B) Placate
(C) Charge
(D) Appease

Answer: Charge

Explanation: Charge- the price that you must pay for goods or services Allege- to say that somebody has done something wrong Soothe- to make somebody calmer or less upset Placate- to make somebody feel less angry about something Appease- to make somebody calmer or less angry by agreeing to what he/she wants

Q44. Clean

(A) shy
(B) honest
(C) talkative
(D) tall

Answer: honest

Explanation: Honest- telling the truth, not lying to people or stealing Clean- not dirty Shy- nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and speaking to people Talkative- like to talk a lot Tall- more than average height, not short

Q45. Complicated

(A) painful
(B) complex
(C) simplified
(D) plain

Answer: complex

Explanation: Complex- made up of several connected parts and often difficult to understand; complicated Complicated- to make something difficult to understand or deal with Painful- that causes pain or hurts Simplified- to make something easier to do or understand Plain- easy to see, hear or understand; clear

Q46. Delectable

(A) luscious
(B) horrible
(C) unpleasant
(D) offensive

Answer: luscious

Explanation: Luscious- tasting very good Delectable-extremely good to taste, smell or look at; giving great pleasure Horrible- bad or unpleasant Unpleasant- causing you to have a bad feeling Offensive- unpleasant, insulting

Q47. Forsake

(A) desert
(B) hold
(C) claim
(D) help

Answer: desert

Explanation: Desert- leave someone who needs or counts on you(Desert as a verb) Forsake- to leave a person or a place forever (especially when you should stay) Hold- to keep something in a certain position Claim- to say that something is true, without having any proof

Q48. Profuse

(A) Meagre
(B) Abundant
(C) Limited
(D) Consistent

Answer: Abundant

Explanation: Abundant- existing in very large quantities; more than enough Profuse- given or produced in great quantity Meagre- too small in amount Limited- small or controlled in number, amount, etc. Consistent- always having the same opinions, standards, behavior, etc.; not changing

Q49. Dilemma

(A) predicament
(B) importance
(C) attraction
(D) fascination

Answer: predicament

Explanation: Dilemma – a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice between two or more things. Predicament – an unpleasant and difficult situation that is hard to get out of. Attraction – a feeling of liking somebody/something. Importance – the quality of being important. Fascination – the power to fascinate someone.

Q50. Emerge

(A) Appear
(B) Erase
(C) Close
(D) Enforce

Answer: Appear

Explanation: Emerge – to appear or come out from somewhere. Erase – to remove something completely (a pencil mark, a recording on tape, a computer file, etc.) Enforce – to make people obey a law or rule or do something that they do not want to.

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